3 Be's
How can we be kind and respectful in class?
Use kind words, listen to others, respect personal space, and treat everyone with kindness.
What do you need to bring to your desk every morning?
GREEN FOLDER with homework, permission slips, or any other papers from Ms. Mar.
What do you do any time you get out of your seat?
PUSH YOUR CHAIR IN.
What are some consequences that may happen if you do not follow expectations after 2-3 reminders?
Owe money; recess taken away for reflection time; phone call or message home; marbles in Ms. Mar's jar
What is NOT allowed at school?
Phones (in backpack); candy or gum
How can we be responsible in class?
Come prepared with materials, turn in work on time, stay on task, and take care of school property.
What should be in your pencil pouch?
(7 things!!!)
1. At least two pencils
2. An eraser
3. Whiteboard marker
4. Whiteboard eraser
5. Highlighter
6. Clever badge
7. Any coupons from the class store
How should you sit at your desk?
Four on the floor, head up, hands/body in your own area. Only touching my own belongings and materials, unless you are sharing.
If someone ELSE is not following instructions, what should you do?
Ignore it and let an adult take care of it, unless it is distracting you.
What should you bring to school EVERY day?
Backpack with green folder, homework and any other papers. Glasses if you wear them.
How can we be safe in class?
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself; walk quietly; and follow safety rules.
What should breakfast time look and sound like?
Students must choose one of the options, or Ms. Mar will give you extra work. It should be quiet, and teachers should not have to remind students more than once of their options.
When should you leave your seat?
When Ms. Mar or another teachers gives you permission - to go to the bathroom or water, to go to the office, or to sit somewhere else if you are distracted.
What are some positive consequences that can happen if you are showing GOOD behavior?
marbles in jar; phone call or message home; money to use at class store
Does Ms. Mar care more about who starts something first, or who ends it? If something happens, Ms. Mar always wants you to be ____.
Ms. Mar always cares more about who ends it.
Ms. Mar always wants you to be HONEST. If you are honest, I am much more understanding.
How can I keep a positive attitude in class?
Say nice things out loud, but say unkind things only in my head; say things like "I can do this" or "I will keep trying"; mind my business
When we are getting ready to go home, what should the classroom sound and look like?
Students are waiting to be called to put folders away; all trash thrown away; waiting to be dismissed even if the bell rings.
What are the hand signals for:
1. Bathroom
2. Water
3. A break
4. Sharpen pencil
**BONUS QUESTION: Can you sharpen your own pencil?
1. ASL "R"
2. ASL "W" to chin
3. ASL "B"
4. Pointer finger
** Not yet. An adult will sharpen for you still.
If we accidentally run into someone or get in someone's way, what can you do or say?
Always be looking around to make sure you are not in the way; say "excuse me" or "sorry"; make sure the other person is okay
When using my 100s chart, if you am SUBTRACTING (minus) should my numbers get bigger or smaller? So should you move to the right or to the left?
Subtracting means answer should be smaller. So you should move to the left.
How can I be independent in class?
Take responsibility for your actions and belongings; manage your assignments; work well with your peers; ask for help only when I need it
When we are moving from our class to a specials class or lunch, what should our class look like and sound like?
The class should sound quiet and calm, everyone is organizing their materials, and and patiently waiting to be called to line up. In line, you are facing the door, keeping space between the person in front of you, and a bubble in your mouth.
Who can sit at the calm corner? How should it be used?
For mindfulness, whoever Ms. Mar says. There is a list of names in the corner that I go by.
During class, anyone else can sit with permission, after you have done some work with effort.
Sit calmly, quietly, and safely IN THE CORNER. If you are being loud, distracting, or making unsafe choices, you will be asked to move.
It's the calm corner, not the crazy corner!
When Ms. Mar tells us to turn and talk to our partner, what should the class look and sound like?
partners facing each other, decide who goes first, first person speaks while the other person listens, switch.
Conversations should be on topic. If you finish talking early, practice sharing in front of the class in case Ms. Mar calls on you.
What is an adjective?
An adjective describes a noun!
(tall, funny, angry, stinky...)