Respect
What should you do when someone else is talking to you?
Listen
Not Interrupt
This is the responsible action to take with your library book.
Keep them safe
Turn it in on time
The safest way to get someone's attention in the hallway instead of shouting or running.
Walking
Using inside voices
The simple thing you can say when someone gives you a compliment or a gift.
Thank you!
What if you need a new pencil but your teacher is talking to an adult?
Wait patiently for them to finish (or whisper your question to a buddy)
When you show this to a teacher, principal, or adult, you are following their directions and being respectful.
Following expectations
listening the first time
The first thing you should do if you accidentally make a mess.
Take accountability for your actions
The only adult you should talk to or take things from when you are on the playground.
A trusted school staff member
If you see a classmate sitting alone at recess or lunch, a kindness action is to do this.
Ask them to play/sit with you.
What if the school fire alarm goes off?
Stop what you are doing and follow the teacher's directions to exit quietly.
This is the respectful way to disagree with a classmate without being mean or rude.
Stating your opinions calmly and respectfully
Showing up to school on time and ready to learn demonstrates responsibility for this.
Your learning/education
The safe choice to make when you see a harmful object.
DO NOT TOUCH
Tell an adult
A kindness action to show your gratitude when a bus driver or janitor does something helpful.
Writing a nice note
What if you see a new student who looks lost and confused in the hallway?
Introduce yourself and offer to help them find their classroom
What you should do with your voice and body when talking to someone who is different from you or has a different opinion.
Be polite
Treat them fairly
This is what you should do with your finished homework before you go to school.
Put it in your backpack/take-home folder
You are walking on the blacktop and see a friend get hurt. Before you help, the safest choice is to do this.
Tell an adult
This is the opposite of bullying, and it involves stepping in to help someone who is being treated badly.
Being an upstander
Being a good friend
What if you are trying to read, but the person next to you is tapping their pencil loudly?
Politely ask them to stop (or quietly move to a different spot)
To show respect for the school building and its shared resources, you must always remember to do this.
Keep it clean
Do not damage property
When you have group work, demonstrating this means you do your part even if it's difficult.
Perseverance
Persistance
Patience
This is the three-step safe choice to follow if a classmate is bothering you and won't stop.
Ask them to stop, walk away, and tell an adult
Showing this means you understand how another person is feeling, even if you haven't been in their situation.
Empathy
What if you accidentally see a classmate cheating on a test?
Tell the teacher privately
Don't say anything to the classmate but tell the teacher