Talking
Work Space
Safety
Working Together
Listening
100

What activities should we be using a 0-cm (no sound) voice?

Independent work, listening to instructions, listening to other students talk

100

What should be the only thing(s) on your desk during the day?

Water bottle, any work you are doing, any supplies you are using

100

Should the door be kept open or closed during the day? Why?

Closed to keep us safe

100

Why do we need to have a low volume during our days at school?

To allow our classmates to listen and work without distractions, to respect Mr. Rolling and the grade 5 students so they can listen and learn, to make it a comfortable environment to be in

100

Why is listening to the teacher so important?

To learn new concepts, to develop skills, to be able to follow directions

100

What activities are we able to use a 3-cm (whisper) voice?

Partner work, group work, some independent work (art)

100

What should be on your desk when you are leaving the classroom for gym/music, recess, or home time?

Water bottle / nothing

100

Where should shoes be kept when they aren't being worn?

Under your hook against the wall

100

Why is it important to worry about ourselves and not get involved in other peoples' business?

We are in control of our own actions, not other peoples'. Unless there is a safety or bullying concern, students need to MYOB!

100

What happens if you don't listen?

Miss information, not understand something, get into trouble

100

What activities are we able to use a 1-meter (normal talking) voice?

Free time, speaking in front of the class, outside

100

Why should your work space be kept tidy?

Keep organized, more space to work, less likely to lose supplies, respectful to your table group

100

Why is it important to keep your locker area clean?

So nobody trips/slips on your clothing and shoes, to be respectful of other students around you, to be able to find your belongings easily
100

Why is it important to have activities that we work alone and some activities that we work with others?

Working alone develops independent working skills, and working together develops team building skills and conflict resolution skills

100

Why is it important for teachers to listen to kids?

To hear their concerns, to help kids understand, to learn from them

100

What activities are we able to use a 3-meter (loud talking) voice? 

Outside

100

What happens if you don't keep your desk tidy?

Might have to sit by yourself, miss Fun Friday 

100

Where should indoor shoes go at the end of the day?

Hanging on your hooks, inside locker if you have one

100

What is respect? Why do we want this in our classroom?

Showing care for others and doing our best to be supportive and understanding to everyone around us. We all want to feel welcome and included. 

If we show respect, we will get respect in return!

100

What would our school days be like if nobody listened and did whatever they wanted?

It would be loud, hard to get work done, and it wouldn't feel like a safe and caring environment