Health 101
What should ALL of us do before eating, after playing, and after using the restroom?
wash our hands
What three things should we do when we feel the building shake or hear the drill siren?
drop, cover, and hold
What time is the LATEST we should we be in the classroom, unpacked, and ready to roll?
8:20 a.m.
8:45 on Tuesdays
What places are we allowed to run at school?
On the field and sometimes in the gym... yep, that's it! Which means you will probably only be running during P.E. for this first month of school.
a. Where should we eat during snack and lunch?
b. Where should our belongings go once we've finished eating?
a) At the blue, outdoor tables under the umbrellas. Please find a place at the LAST 5 TABLES. - Don't pass the garbage cans unless you have permission from an adult.
b) The first two cement benches by our stairs.
What is the best way to keep our bodies hydrated and healthy?
drink WATER throughout the day
What should happen in the event of a fire drill or actual fire?
silently & immediately line up
WALK out the door toward the outdoor steps
stay calm & quiet as we move to our designated space on the field
What is the earliest you can line up on the "River of Knowledge" near the front doors in the morning?
No closer to the doors than the "Sensitivity" stone.
8:05 a.m. If you arrive ANY earlier, you need to go to the gym/field until then. A teacher will walk you over, but please be aware of little kids, the crosswalk, and the WAY you walk into the school.
What side should walk through when approaching double doors?
Only the door on the RIGHT SIDE.
What 3 things do Erin and Chelsea expect from you when they use a signal to get your attention?
active listening:
still bodies and hands (stop where you're going and what you're doing)
voices off
eye contact
What four things should we NOT pack in our snacks and lunches?
Pirate Booty, peanut butter, nuts, and candy
One small "treat" is okay.
What do we do if the stairwell is blocked, or if we're somewhere else when we hear the alarm?
1. Find the nearest stairwell (most likely at the bridge)
2. NEVER take the elevator!
3. If you're not with your class, walk to the field to find your class.
What natural consequence will our class suffer if we can't line up efficiently, either when leaving or coming back from class?
What three things should every fifth grader (let's face it, HUMAN) ask themselves before speaking?
Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
What do we do when we have conflict with others?
First, try to communicate honestly and kindly about your feelings or needs using an I-message. If that doesn't work, seek help from an adult.
What should we apply on our bodies before we come to school each day?
jello!
kidding... sunscreen (duh!)
Name two ways you should react if a fellow student is suddenly injured badly at school?
don't touch his/her body
send another student to find a teacher to help
stay with the injured person
assure them with calm words
What time will you be asked to to wrap up your play, put equipment away, and start walking to our line after lunch recess?
1:10
Name THREE common courtesies we can exercise in the bathrooms?
1. throw away your paper towels and tissues
2. wipe up water spills
3. don't leave your "business" in the toilet
4. turn off the water!
What do we call a person who stands up for what is right and kind by protecting, speaking up for, or acting out against bullying behavior?
an Upstander
What are two great ways to get lice?
1. share combs, hats, and towels
2. play with other people's hair
What should we say when we see a dangerous situation or person that we need to be protected from in school?
Lock, Lights, Out of Sight!
What should it look like and sound like at 2:58 during carpool?
- quiet, calm
- listening for your name and whether you go to the cars or the bridge
- 5S on the rug and 5N in their seats. It's a great idea to read your choice book - it keeps you out of trouble!
How should we walk to and from MMM and Gathering with our buddies so that everyone stays safe and accounted for?
- line up two-by-two behind Chelsea or Erin
- stay close to your buddy
- remain on the sidewalk
- walk carefully up/down the stairs
- scoot up when you get to our spot in the CR!
What is one way you can show respect while someone is speaking or asking a question in class (even if YOU have something to say, too.)
Wait until they are finished asking a question or speaking and THEN raise your hand again.