Arrival/Dismissal
How many people are allowed at a morning tub or STEM bin?
5 - no more
What voice level should you use in the hallway?
Level 0 - silent (No whispering at all)
How do you know it is your day to help with a classroom job?
How often does it change? How many numbers does it move down?
Check the whiteboard to see if your number is on the assigned jobs
Weekly - move down 2 each week
What should you do when the teacher is speaking to the class?
Be silent, listening, and not a distraction to others
When are you allowed to use flexible seating (couch and other special chairs)?
If it is your number day
Use the flexible seating sign on the student bulletin board to help you decide if you can that day
What tells you it’s time to clean up your morning tub?
How do I know where to stand in line?
How do students with classroom jobs know when to start their job and what to do?
Ms. Cruse will let you know or assigned time on the board
Use the checklist on the student bulletin board to go through what needs to be completed - be sure to put it back and do not leave the list laying around the room
What does it mean to “be in control of your actions” at school?
You are in control of your body, actions, words, and thoughts! You are following school and classroom rules.
When are you allowed to use the restroom?
During independent work time - teacher is not teaching
During transition times - switching classes, before recess, before/after related arts
What do I do in the morning when told I can come into the classroom? (in order)
1. Ms. Cruse gives you permission to come into the classroom
2. Unpack my backpack
3. Grab a chair from a stack
4. Check mailboxes for papers to collect
5. Once all of those are completed, I can grab a stem bin and sit quietly around the room to build/talk
What should you do when you get to a corner in the hallway?
Stop and wait for permission from Ms. Cruse
How do I know what I can use in the classroom?
The student black organizer at the front of the classroom are the only materials that you should use.
Do not open cabinets, drawers, etc. to find other things
Ask Ms. Cruse if you need something else
What should you do if you need help but the teacher is working with a group?
Continue working on what you can until Ms. Cruse is available
Describe the full routine from recess to head to lunch
Siren sounds, move to the door to line up in number order, walk to lunch
How do I know when to pack up?
Ms. Cruse has the times written on the board for when to pack up based on your dismissal group (k4/k5, early bird car rider, bus rider, regular car rider, after school)
Where can I find the lunch cards and bus tags?
Lunch cards are behind the door in the black chart.
Bus tags are in the silver bucket on Ms. Cruse's desk
What do students need to do with their daily folder each day?
Check mailboxes to put important papers inside, take it home every day for parents to see, and bring back everyday
How can your behavior in the hallway affect other classes?
The younger children in the school look up to you and how you act shows them what is appropriate - you are a role model!
What should you do when Ms. Cruse raises her hand?
Stop what you're doing, be silent, and give Ms. Cruse your attention
What am I allowed to do during dismissal?
Sit on the carpet and couch at the front of the room
Must remain seated unless your name is up to go home
You may be on your chromebook if your volume is at an appropriate level and watching for your name to pop up
Explain what to do during a lockdown drill.
Quickly and quietly stand up and move to the cubby corner, sit down with enough space between you and the next person, remain quiet the entire time
What is Ms. Cruse's expectation when you borrow/use class materials?
Use responsibly and respectfully!
What does being respectful in class look and sound like?
Many answers - let's discuss
What are students expected to do if they finish their morning work early?
Use the early finishers poster to decide what you can work on