Order in the Court
My mouth goes shut (and I raise my hand)!
What do you do when the teacher's hand goes up to get your attention?
Stop talking, singing, and playing.
What is the first thing you do when you hear the fire alarm?
Immediately stop talking, singing, or playing.
What is the first thing I do when we are told to "Lockdown, take cover" or the Gabriel alarm goes off?
Stay outside and play (you won't melt).
What do we do if there is a light sprinkle of rain during recess?
During lunch or recess, before or after school, or anytime when there is NOT a class or a rehearsal in the music room.
When can I play the piano outside the music room?
Self-space
What is how I keep my body, hands, and feet to myself?
Wait for an announcement saying that we are having a drill.
What is what you do before you line up to leave (and after you stop talking)?
Stay in the room or leave.
What the teacher will decide to do, depending on the situation?
The real-feel temperature is below 20 degrees.
When do we have indoor recess?
Opening the door during class, for ANYONE.
What must I always ask the teacher about FIRST before doing?
They stay on the floor and we don't pick at them.
What is how we treat the velcro dots and other shapes on the carpet.
Line up quickly and quietly at the Mercaz doors.
What do you do after a drill is confirmed?
Pull down the window shades, turn off the lights, move to the back door, and stay silent.
What do we do for a "Lockdown, take cover" drill?
Crouch down against the wall and put your hands over your head.
What do I do when I am in the safe room for a tornado drill?
The person who will guard you like a ferocious mama bear in case of ANY emergency.
Who is Mrs. Trivax?
Only when the teacher asks you to touch it.
When can I touch an instrument or other cool thing in the music room?
Exit the building through the front doors and head for the athletic field up the ramp, and line up by the sign for your grade.
Where do you go when evacuating the building?
Close the stall door and stand on the toilet seat.
What do I do if I am in the bathroom during a lockdown take cover?
Go inside immediately.
What do I do if the tornado siren goes off while I am at recess?
Opening the door when someone says that they are the police.
What do you never do during a lockdown? (The REAL police will have a key or badge to get in.)
Only if it is an emergency, and one student at a time (because you went BEFORE class).
When can I use the restroom?
You smell smoke or see fire.
What is the exception to the rule about waiting for an announcement?
Meet at the Chaldean church down the street.
Where do we go if we leave the building and meet up with our families?
The Mercaz, the library, the maker space, the art room, and the upstairs classrooms (oh, and the Music Room).
Which rooms go to the Music Room for a tornado drill?
Inform a teacher, staff member or security person.
What do you do if you hear or see something that seems dangerous?