Behavior
How should you get Ms. Gaither's attention? HINT: 2 answers.
1. Raise my hand.
2. Use the correct hand signal.
Where should you turn in completed assignments?
The labeled subject bin, or where Ms. G directs us to.
I have a question about what we are doing, or I do not understand. What should I do?
What happens if your desk, cubby, or book bin is messy/has things it should not in it?
Laps.
When should you ask to go to the restroom? MULTIPLE ANSWERS.
1. During composing/ individual work time, on our way to essential arts, in essential arts, on our way to lunch, during lunch, on our way to recess.
We are transitioning from one subject to another. What do you do? HINT: multiple steps.
1. Turn off my voice, look at Ms. Gaither and wait for instructions, then follow Ms. Gaither's instructions quickly, quietly, and responsibly.
What should you do if you do not understand a question? HINT: 3 steps.
Step 1: Re-read the question. Step 2- Ask a friend for help (if we are allowed to talk). Step 3- Raise my hand and ask Ms. Gaither.
Ms. Gaither is teaching, but your pencil is dull. What should you do?
What should you do if you grab your Chromebook and it is almost dead/dead?
Ask myself: Does what they are doing impact my learning? If yes, ask them to stop. If no, mind my business. If I ask them to stop and they do not, tell Ms. Gaither.
What are the possible consequences for not following expectations in class? HINT: 3 answers.
1. Losing pennies, losing recess time, or speaking to Mrs. Black, Mrs. Smith, or your parents about your behavior.
Ms. Gaither did not put you in her small group, but you want to be in the small group. What should you do?
Take responsibility and complete the work on my own. Ms. Gaither did not put me in the small group for a reason.
What we are learning is so boring and I do not understand or like it. What should I do? MULTIPLE ANSWERS.
Take a deep breath and lock in.Participate in discussion to make sure I understand what is happening. Ask questions if I do not understand something.Understand that the more we participate, the quicker the lesson. It will make it easier to get to the next thing if I pay attention and try my best.
When should I sharpen my pencils?
I should sharpen my pencils during morning work time.
Your bestie has Takis for snack. You love Takis. They're your favorite. What should you do?
I should maybe ask for some when I get home. We cannot share snacks. It is sad, and I must mourn the loss of the Takis but remain strong because WE CANNOT SHARE SNACKS.
Your friend is talking while Ms. Gaither is talking, or when we should not be talking. What should you do?
Hold up the SH signal or a zero. Just because they are my friend does not mean they get to interrupt my learning. It is my responsibility to control myself, and set a good example for my classmates.
How do you get into the homework club? What do you earn?
You get into the homework club by turning in your homework Friday morning to Ms. Gaither's table. Your homework must be signed and completed for each day. You will earn Fun Friday during intervention.
Ms. Gaither is teaching, but your pencil is broken. What should you do? HINT: 2 steps.
Use one of my other 3 pencils in my case or borrow a pencil from a friend until composing time, when I can ask to sharpen my pencil.
What does it mean to be responsible with my materials?
Put them where they go, take care of them, always be prepared and know where they are at.
What should you do if you hear the fire alarm? Hint: 2 answers.
1. Turn my voice off.
2. Look at Ms. Gaither and follow instructions.
Oh my goodness I have something so cool to tell Ms. Gaither. What should I ask myself? HINT: multiple answers.
Ask myself: Is now the right time? Can I wait to tell Ms. Gaither? Is it DIRECTLY related to what Ms. Gaither is teaching us right now?
I did not finish an assignment. What should I do?
I should put it in the unfinished bin and work on it when I have time, or I will have to do it during recess or essential arts.
What is Ms. Gaither's job?
To make sure we are safe, loved, and to give us the tools we need to learn and become good members of society.
Where should my take home folder be every day?
In my cubby.
Show and explain each hand signal. HINT: there are 5.
Water, Restroom, Tissue, Pencil, Question.