Morning Routine
Before entering the classroom what should you do?
Hang up your bag and wait in line.
Should you walk around the room talking to friends during work periods?
No. Work periods are for work. Recess is for socializing.
Either raising your hand and asking when called upon or showing a "W" with your fingers to Mr. Cook.
It is the end of the day, how should I leave the classroom?
Before being dismissed, make sure you put all the materials you were using away. Put away your belongings in your binder or bin. Tuck in your chair, and stand quietly at your chair to be dismissed. I dismiss by table group, and in order of who is quietest and clean (above and below).
On Friday afternoons, if you are done your work on the LIST, you may play board games. Should you just play something on your own?
No! Board games should be minimum 2-3 people. The point is to socialize with your classmates.
Upon entering the room and receiving your card for the day, what should you do?
Get a chair, sit at your assigned table, and look at the board for "Must Do" and "May Do" options. We will be trying a soft start until 9:15am. After 9:15am, meet on carpet (except Day 1, 3, and 5).
If you need help what should you do first?
Ask a neighbour at your table before asking Mr. Cook.
When should I shout out "I NEED TO GO TO THE BATHROOM!!!!"
NEVER. Always raise your hand or show the W sign to ask.
Where can I leave my binder?
In the white rack on the table. Ensure your binder is put in the proper number spot (it is attendance number order)
It is recess time, a classmate asks if they can play with you. What should you say?
YES! We are an inclusive class. Everyone is welcome to play regardless of what game you are playing.
When the land acknowledgement and O'Canada come on, what should you do?
Stand quietly. Take off your hat. Keep your hands at your side.
I finished all my work, now do I talk to my friends?
No. If you finish your work you should finish other work, read, draw, or do a quiet activity in the Book Nook.
When is a good time to go to the bathroom?
Coming back from recess, going to recess, or during work periods (if need be). NOT during a lesson.
What should I do with the handouts you give me?
Most paper I give you will be hole punched, so that you can put it in your binder. If you are unsure where it goes, put it in your bin or the sleeve of the binder.
A classmate isn't playing by the rules, how can you handle this?
Talk about how you want to play before playing (whether at recess or during board games). Make sure everyone agrees, and remind a classmate of the rules if they are breaking them.
It is recess time, what should you do before leaving the classroom?
Tuck in your chair. Put away all of your materials into their respective place. Quietly leave classroom.
What if I don't finish all my work today? When can I finish it?
Any unfinished work will be put on the LIST. Every Friday afternoon you will have time to complete unfinished work.
What is a reason I may not let you go to the bathroom?
You have already gone in that period. You have asked too many times. It is a fire drill or other type of drill.
All the things in the Book Nook look fun, when can I use this?
The Book Nook area will have many functions. One, if you are stressed, overwhelmed, or need a break. Two, if you are finished ALL your work (including LIST work) and want an activity to do.
I had a fight with a classmate at recess. Should I be mad at them for the rest of the day?
No. It is okay to take some time before talking about what happened, but it is important to have a conversation after so that you can both move on from the incident.
Before being dismissed for recess what should you do?
Line up outside the classroom. Make space for other classes to walk by.
Will I have homework? What can I do at home?
For now NO you will not have homework. However, every day after school you SHOULD read for at least 20 minutes. You also can do Prodigy or Knowledgehook for Math.
Should I vandalize or damage the bathroom?
No. Last year there seemed to be many incidents with washrooms and people misbehaving. Please set a good example for the rest of the school.
Where can I find materials to use? Where can I put my water bottle?
Both are located near each other by the door. All the materials you need are in labelled bins, but do not take the bin, just take what you need. Water bottles should be stored on one of the shelves on the cart.
A classmate and I can't resolve an issue. Who can we go to for help?