Cohort A

Guess the Learner

1

Whose dog is named Pookie?

Kieran

2

This learner moved from Vietnam to the U.S.

Aiden

3

Who was the first learner to get the golden plate?

Mathilde

4

My brother is graduating high school

Noah

5

I have a sibling in 2nd grade in another cohort

Maverick

Guess the Facilitator

1

I have a child in another cohort

Mrs. Brooks

2

I grew up on a farm and went to SDSU

Ms. Jurgens

3

Which facilitator has a twin and has older siblings who are triplets?

Ms. Steckelberg

4

I do photography

Ms. Hertz

5

I have never broken a bone in my body

Mrs. Botsford

Test Strategies

1

Before a big test, doing this the night before helps your brain stay alert and ready.

Get a good night's sleep

2

You hear noise in the hallway during your test, but you ignore it and keep working. You are doing this important strategy.

Stay focused

3

To avoid silly mistakes, you should always do this when you finish your test.

Check your work

4

Words like “always,” “never,” or “best” in a question can be clues. That’s why you should do this while reading.

Look for key words

5

Whether the test is easy or hard, giving full effort and trying carefully shows you’re doing this.

Do your best

Habits of Mind

1

You don’t give up when things get tough. Instead, you keep trying and problem-solving until you succeed.

Persisting

2

This habit reminds you to think before you act or speak, especially in emotionally charged situations

Managing impulsivity

3

You pay attention to the details and aim to do your best work the first time.

Striving for accuracy

4

You approach learning with an open mind and a willingness to try different methods.

Taking responsible risks

5

You don’t always expect an immediate answer and can sit with uncertainty.

Remaining Open to Continuous Learning

PAWS Expectations

1

You walk in the hallways, keep your hands to yourself

Practicing safety

2

You raise your hand before speaking, use kind words with classmates, and listen when your teacher is talking.

Showing respect

3

You stay on task during independent work time, double-check your answers, and keep going even when it gets tough.

Working hard

4

You forgot your class materials, but instead of making excuses, you let the teacher know and accept the consequences.

Accepting responsibility

5

You disagree with a classmate during a group activity, but you stay calm and listen to their ideas before responding.

Showing respect