Joseph Sims
What grade levels are taught at Joseph Sims?
Tk, K, First Grade - Sixth Grade
What is a think sheet / reflection sheet?
A think sheet / reflection sheet is an opportunity to reflect on how your actions may have affected you or your peers.
Similar answers may be accepted.
What are the names of 5 current team leaders?
Any 5 of the following (no repeats)
Ms. Emily, Ms. Mariah, Mr. Tyrice, Ms. Bri, Ms. Jen, Ms. Faith, Mr. G, Ms. Jaz, Ms. Ashlee, Mr. Jacks, Ms. Jaelaine, Ms. Hasina, Ms. Angela, Ms. Jessica, Ms. K, Mr. Diego, Mr. Camron, Mr. Caden, Mr. Jeremiah
Can any student or team leader sit at a teacher's desk?
"ExL Program" is the shortened name of ...
Expanded Learning Program
What is the Joseph Sims mascot?
Stars / Shining Stars
Name 3 behaviors that we expect you to uphold in ExL? (Hint: in the classroom, walking into class, etc)
Keep hands to yourself, say kind words, be a helpful peer / friend, be diligent about your homework, enter the classroom with a calm body / indoor voices, ask if someone is okay if they are hurt etc...
Similar answers may be accepted.
Which team leaders have worked at Joseph Sims the longest? (Hint: there are 3 answers)
Mr. Tyrice, Mr. Jeremiah, and Ms. Emily
Whose responsibility is it to help clean the classroom?
Students and team leaders.
Approximately, how many students are in ExL?
200 + (depending on the day)
(190 + are acceptable answers)
What is the Joseph Sims school motto?
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and always persevere! (Must have all 4 answers)
How do students earn "free structure play" (as in, no assigned structure play).
Students earn a free structure play when they show progress in their class's weekly tally chart. If students are earning less and less tallies each day, or beating their goal, the class will earn a free structure play.
How many team leaders work at ExL?
19 (not including Ms. Nim)
What does it mean to "leave something better than how you found it" in ExL?
This means that not only do students and team leaders clean up after themselves when using the classrooms, we also help pick up any extra trash that may have already been there as a token of appreciation.
What city is the capital of California?
Sacramento
What is the name of the staff member in charge of lunch/ food services?
Ms. Sheila
What do we mean when we say "Being in ExL is a privilege"?
This means that we expect students to uphold the expectations of being safe and respectful. If students are unable to do this, they can be removed from the ExL program for the remainder of the school year.
What university / college did Ms. Nim graduate from?
UC Santa Cruz (go banana slugs!!!)
Why is it important that we respect the classroom teacher's belongings? (I.e., we do not use their materials or touch their belongings such as their desk)
The school teachers are entrusting that we can respect their space while we are using it for ExL. To show our appreciation, we respect their belongings. If we cannot respect their belongings, ExL may be asked to not use their classroom.
Fill in the blank and complete the mystery sentence.
W_lc_m_ B_c_ Eve_y_n_!
Welcome Back Everyone!