How often will Mrs. Finch come to your class for a classroom lesson?
Once a month
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What is a small group?
When Mrs. Finch brings a group of students (4-8 students)to her office to discuss a topic that they all have in common
100
If I need to talk to Mrs. Finch by myself, how can I let her know that I would like to meet with her?
Fill out a form that is hanging outside of Mrs. Finch's office and leave it in her room.
100
What is a lunch bunch?
When you get to select two friends from your class to come have lunch with Mrs. Finch in her office.
100
How will I know what the Word of the Month is? (There are two ways you will know what the word is.)
-On the announcements each morning
-Posted outside Mrs. Finch's office
200
How long will each classroom lesson be?
45 minutes long
200
How often do small groups meet with Mrs. Finch?
Once a week
200
If I have filled out a form to talk to Mrs. Finch, when will she come and get me?
Either that same day or the next day during a time that works well with your teacher.
200
How do I get a lunch bunch form?
Ask Mrs. Finch for a Lunch Bunch form when she is in her office.
200
What is the "Student of the Month?"
A student who shows their teacher, classmates, counselor, and administrators that they have great character.
300
What will we focus on each time Mrs. Finch comes to our class?
The Word of the Month
300
How many weeks do small groups last?
6-8 weeks
300
Will Mrs. Finch tell anyone else about what we talk about in her office?
What we discuss in my office stays between us unless you or someone else is in danger.
300
When are Lunch Bunches?
Only on Tuesday and Thursdays
300
Who selects the Student of the Month?
Your classroom teacher. Your teacher may also ask the students in the class to vote on who deserves to be the Student of the Month.
400
What will we do when Mrs. Finch comes to our class for a lesson?
We will do something new, fun, and different every time I come to your class. Get excited!
400
How do I get selected for a small group?
Your teacher, your parents, or Mrs. Finch may recommend a certain group for you.
400
How many times can I fill out a form to talk to Mrs. Finch
You may fill out a form to speak with Mrs. Finch whenever you NEED to. Forms are not there for tattling, rumor spreading, or gossiping.
400
How will I know when it is my day for my lunch bunch?
There is a schedule of lunch bunch groups posted outside of Mrs. Finch's office and outside of the lunch line in the cafeteria.
400
If I am selected as the Student of the Month, what happens next?
I get my picture taken and posted on a character award form. The award will hang outside of the cafeteria for all the school to see!
500
What is the "Exit Survey" that we will get at the end of each lesson?
The exit survey is a way for Mrs. Finch to check and see if you remember the definition and meaning of the Word of the Month."
500
If I am selected for a small group, what do I need to do first in order to be able to participate?
Have your parents sign the Parent Permission Form that Mrs. Finch sends home with you and then return the form to your teacher or Mrs. Finch.
500
Do I need to tell my parents that I met with Mrs. Finch?
If you shared important information with Mrs. Finch, I would encourage you to share that information with your parents as well. If you would like me to talk to your parents, I would be happy to do that.
500
Do I get more than one lunch bunch group?
Mrs. Finch wants to give everyone a chance to have a lunch bunch, so if you have already had a turn, you may have to wait several weeks or longer for your second turn.
500
What else can I do to become the Student of the Month?
Make sure that every day, you are showing EVERYONE that you are respectful, responsible, caring, a team player, and a hard worker.