Health 101
When and for how long should ALL of us be washing our hands?
20 seconds before eating, after using the restroom, and as much as possible throughout the day.
Be sure to use the hand-washing station you're assigned to on the way down.
Please use use sanitizer when returning to our classroom.
What three things should we do when we feel the building shake or hear the drill siren?
drop, cover, and hold
What is the LATEST time you should be in our classroom, unpacked, and ready to roll?
8:30 a.m.
That doesn't mean walking into the SCHOOL at 8:30. If you show up late, see Sarah so you won't be marked absent.
Which places are we allowed to run at school?
On the field and sometimes in the gym... yep, that's it!
a. Where will we eat during snack and lunch?
b. Where should our belongings go once we've finished eating?
a) We'll eat at the bleachers - every day except for Monday at snack time (at the picnic tables).
*If you do eat snack, clear your space and join us on the West side of the fence with your things (the school side, not the field). The field is actually closed to us during SNACK TIME only.
b) Against the fence, "school" side, right across from the white line where we line up.
If Janet has Doritos and Jerry has Oreos, how much should he charge her for the trade?
Nothing! We can't share food, friends. More now than ever. No sharing, trading, or selling.
If you realize you don't have a lunch, please tell a teacher and we'll get our hands on a meal you can eat.
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*
8:00 a.m.
7:45 is the earliest you can be dropped off.
And if you arrive earlier, you need to go to the field until an adult guides you into school. Please be aware of smaller kids, and the WAY you walk into the school.
What side should we walk on when moving through the school or approaching double doors?
The RIGHT SIDE and RIGHT DOOR.
You're not in England, people!
What 3 things do Erin and Chelsea expect from you when they use a signal to get your attention?
active listening:
bodies and hands pause (stop where you're going and what you're doing)
voices turn off
give us eye contact
What three things should we NOT be packing in our snacks and lunches?
- Pirate Booty (cheese "dust")
- nut butters & nuts
- candy
One small "treat" is okay, but if we see too much sugar in your bag, we'll need to have a chat.
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 them.
What should it look and sound like (on the field and in the classroom) at 2:55 carpool?
- quiet, calm, only a whisper
- listening for your name
- everyone seated and either reading a choice book or meditating ;)
What three things should every fifth grader (let's face it, HUMAN) ask themselves before speaking?
Think: The Three Gates...
Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
What should we do when we have conflict with others?
First, try to communicate with words, honestly and kindly about your feelings or needs - maybe even use 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!)
It gets HOT out there, people!
Name two ways you should react if a fellow student is suddenly injured badly at school?
don't touch their body
send another student to find a teacher to help
stay with the injured person
assure them with calm words
When can we play at lunchtime and what needs to happen to transition from eating to playing ?
12:45
That's 15 minutes of sitting, chatting, eating and hydrating before playing.
Once you've completely cleaned up your eating space:
- find a 5G teacher
- show your totally cleared space
- if you get the "okay" to play, drip your things at the fence across from where 5N lines up
Name THREE common courtesies we should exercise in the bathroom?
1. don't leave your "business" in the toilet
2. close the toilet lid
3. throw away your paper towels and tissues
4. wipe up water spills
And my goodness, do we need to say WASH YOUR HANDS? ;)
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
Be one.
Where and when are we allowed to take our masks down?
Outside... and only when eating and distanced.
And pay attention to those dots, you guys. We don't want to be the Distance Police.
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 you do if you notice one of your teachers is "off schedule" and the class is supposed to be somewhere else?
Kindly let them know the time.
And remember that unless we're heading to a specialist or school event, the schedule is a guide, and we might need to be flexible in our days.
What should the volume be like while moving through hallways during transitions to snack, PE, or specialist classes?
REALLY low. A whisper is fine, but remember that ALL doors to other classrooms are open, so treat that time like you're in a museum.
Bonus: When should we stop our conversations when returning to the classroom from outdoors?
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.