Classroom Expectations
Name one of our class goals.
Respect the classroom.
Be kind.
Involve yourself.
Name one thing you SHOULDN'T do in the hallway.
Run.
Socialize.
Avoid learning.
Talk loudly.
Leave a mess.
True or False - TWO PARTS! Be ready to explain your answers.
I can play anywhere outside the school.
I can run around either side of the school to get to the school playground when I exit the blue mudroom doors.
Both are false - why?
Oh no. Your pencil broke in the middle of writing class! Should you A) sharpen the broken pencil with our automatic pencil sharpener or B) take a new pencil from the 'Sharp Pencils' cup and put your pencil in the 'Broken Pencils' cup?
B. Place the broken pencil in the 'Broken Pencils' container and take a new pencil from the 'Sharp Pencils' container.
What are our school colours?
Blue and Yellow.
Give an example of how you would show our class goal "Respect the classroom" in the mudroom.
- Hang up coats, snowpants, bookbag, etc.
- Gloves, hats, scarves, etc. in your mudroom bin.
- Make sure boots and sneakers aren't in the way for Mr. Harley to clean (neatly underneath bench)
- Don't leave personal belongings in the middle of the floor.
- Put garbage in the garbage can.
- No sandwiches in bins!
You feel sick at school. What should you do?
Let the teacher you're with know.
Come back to class to tell Miss Crossman what the plan is (ex. dad/mom/grammy/grampy is coming in a little bit)
It is Winter which means it can be very cold outside! What should you wear outside?
Snowpants
Boots
Jacket
Hat or earmuffs
Mittens
Scarf
Neck warmer
True or False. The body's largest organ is the liver.
False. The body's largest organ is the skin.
You can earn a _____ by being a good listener, showing kindness, and by doing your best work!
paw
True or False. I am only responsible for taking care of my own messes and garbage in my classroom.
We are all responsible for the classroom. Anyone can sweep up a mess, wash the tables or help clean up after soft start or lunch, as long as they ask to help.
True or False. You can play a logic game at any time during Math Binders.
False. Logic games are a privilege. You must always work on the math games or activities that target specific skills that Miss Crossman wants you to practice - always read the slide on the Smart TV.
Uh oh... you and your friends are having a problem with another group of friends on the playground! What should you do?
Walk away.
Ignore them.
Talk it out.
Tell them how you feel.
Find a solution that works for everyone.
If they still bother you, seek help from an adult on duty!
Name two things you should do when it's time to line up for a specialty class (Gym, Art, Music, Library)
Push in your chair.
Walk quietly to line.
Line up inside or outside the classroom, depending on which specialty.
Hands to self.
Stand quietly.
Politely remind others to be quiet around you.
Eyes forward.
Let the Star Student go to the front.
True or False. If someone REALLY needs to use the Safe Space (really stressed, feeling unwell, upset), they can use it even if it's not their turn yet.
True. Sometimes other kids need it more at certain times.
When is the best time to use the washroom during the school day?
In the morning during Soft Start.
At recess and lunch breaks.
Brain Breaks.
NOT when Miss Crossman, or another teacher, is teaching you!
Our Safe Space will be opening soon! Name 2 responsibilities students will be required to do in order to keep it open and running smoothly.
Take care of materials.
Use it quietly (DJ Goose - Silent Disco).
Reset the space and materials so it is ready for the next classmate.
Uh oh. There's a student blocking the monkey bars and not letting others use it. How can you solve this problem?
Use your words - "Can you please move? We'd really like to use the monkey bars."
Ask them a question, "Why are you blocking the monkey bars?"
Go play somewhere else.
Tell a duty teacher if they continue to block the monkey bars, or whatever equipment you're trying to use.
A teacher has come to our classroom and is talking to Miss Crossman. You need to ask me something. What should you do?
Wait patiently.
Come see me when the teacher leaves.
Say, "Excuse me."
What is one way to show kindness outside of the classroom?
Holding the door for others.
Saying 'Good Morning' to others, even our custodians.
Smile at others in the hallway.
Clean up after yourself.
Help someone who is hurt.
Play with others who need a friend.
What are the recess and lunchtime expectations?
Eat at a table.
Stay in your seat.
Talk softly (DJ Goose - Small group groove).
Eat your lunch or snack.
Raise your hand for help from the duty teacher.
Clean your spot.
Sweep the floor or wipe tables.
If finished early, read quietly.
Get ready in the mudroom and sit quietly on our class bench.
Name three good assembly behaviours
Listen to the speaker.
Clap when others clap.
Respect other students around you (hands to self and sit on your bottom).
Follow your class line into the gym and when leaving the gym.
Sit quietly, even if you are beside a friend.
Wear indoor shoes.
You see a group of kids playing a fighting game on the playground after school. Name two ways you can tell they're not actually fighting in a mean way?
The kids are smiling and laughing.
They are not being TOO rough.
They continue to play together.
Lots of kids are joining.
What are some of your responsibilities in the morning?
Play outside or go to the breakfast club.
Bring in your bookbag from outside.
Say "Good morning!" to Miss Crossman and classmates.
Take off outside clothes and hang them up.
Put on indoor shoes.
Fill up water bottle, close it tight, and put it in water bottle spot.
Unpack mailbag.
Check sleeve of agenda.
Place notes in Miss Crossman's mailbox.
Put agenda in agenda tray.
Read the morning slide on the Smart TV.
Turn on lamps in our class library.
Begin Soft Start peacefully.
We have one vice-principal and one principal. Can you name two of them?
Mrs. Wilson - Principal
Mr. MacDonald - Vice-Principal