Questions You Should Know the Answer to
This is the style of handwriting that is required. (Starting in January, this is the EXPECTATION)
What is cursive?
he first thing students should do when they enter the classroom to prepare for the day.
What is unpack their backpack?
(This includes taking out their homework folder, agenda notebook, and any other assignments that should be turned in)
This simple action helps ensure that your supplies don't mysteriously disappear or get mixed up with someone else's.
What is putting your name on your supplies?
This is what you should do instead of speaking while someone else is talking.
What is raise your hand and wait your turn?
In humanities class, this is an area where students may work.
What is the straight part of the hallway?
This is what you do when you finish your work early.
What is read a choice book?
This is what students in between unpacking their backpacks and the attendance question.
What is listening to a read-aloud?
The best place to keep 2 pencils, 1 eraser, 1 dry-erase marker, colored pencils, scissors, 1 gluestick, 1 pen, and 1 highlighter so they don’t get lost.
What is my pencil pouch?
This is what you show when you treat others with kindness and understanding, even when someone makes a mistake or you are different than the other person.
What is empathy?
If your pencil breaks and it's not convenient to sharpen it, borrowing one of these will save the day.
What is the pencil nursing home?
Student supplies, including a pencil sharpener and extra pencils can be found here and are free to use. Hint: Completed assignments should also be placed here.
What is the brown shelf? What is the yellow box?
The teacher’s cue to begin class might include this sound or signal.
Papers that have 3-holes punched should go in this to avoid a cluttered desk.
What is my history or writing folder?
Listening actively and respecting differences are examples of this important classroom value.
What is showing respect?
The rule that ensures your fidget doesn’t become a distraction and you don’t miss important things, like the teacher’s “I’m watching you” look.
What is "keeping your eyes on the speaker"?
You may not ask to do this when the teacher is talking or immediately after lunch.
What is use the bathroom?
Before leaving for the day, students should tidy their work areas and do this to ensure the classroom stays organized.
What is stack your chair?
Keeping chairs pushed in, backpacks out of walkways, and materials stored neatly helps ensure this in the classroom.
What is a safe learning environment?
This is the belief that with practice and effort, everyone can get better at anything.
What is growth mindset?
This rule ensures your fidget doesn’t turn into a drum set while the teacher is talking.
What is "It can’t make noise"?
This is the rule that reminds students to listen carefully. This is the response if you ask to repeat a question.
What is "Ms. McErlain only says things once?"
*You can always ask for Ms. McErlain to REPHRASE the question if you didn't understand it.*
At the end of the day, students should get this checked to ensure they have all their homework and supplies.
What is their agenda or assignment notebook?
This is where you should keep your personal items (fidgets, erasers, or sticky notes) to prevent anyone from "accidentally" messing with them.
What is my pencil pouch or backpack?
*NOTE: Your teacher is not responsible for what other students do in your desk. Keep it clean and nothing will be messed with.*
This is the ability to manage your emotions and stay calm, even when things are stressful.
What is self-control?
This is what students should be doing during independent work time, to avoid distractions and stay on task.
What is working quietly? (Like Shadow with her mouth closed)