EMERGENCY
I lost my partner, but I am still with the group.
Tell the parent or teacher in your group IMMEDIATELY.
True or False: I can visit other exhibits away from my group as long as I'm with my partner.
FALSE! Stay with your group, always.
Can you share your lunch with your friends?
No. . .
Can we sing The Wheels on the Bus on the bus?
Nope! It's distracting for the driver.
How many days do we have left of school (not counting weekends)?
5 days! We are almost in second grade!
I lost my partner AND my group.
Find a zoo employee or another Mead teacher and ask them to call my number on your nametag.
True or False: I can go with my partner to the bathroom on our own, because we are together.
FALSE! The group takes a bathroom break all together.
Can I eat my lunch slowly and drink plenty of water?
Yes! Eat your lunch slowly to digest and always be sure you are drinking water all day long.
Do we sit in groups of 2 or 3 on the bus?
Sit in groups of 3, please.
A stranger comes to join our group, and is following us.
Shout STRANGER DANGER and let the parent/teacher know IMMEDIATELY.
True or False: I will walk around the zoo with my group, not on my own.
True!
Can I hide some food away in my pockets to give to the animals? They look hungry!
No! ABSOLUTELY NOT! The zoo keepers feed them daily and make sure they have just enough.
Can we hold hands with our friends, even though they're not our partner?
No, only hold hands with your partner.
What is the name of Ms. Micheletti's cat?
Sam, Samuel, Sammy!
I went to the bathroom with my group, but they forgot me and left.
Find a zoo employee or another teacher and ask them to call my number on your nametag.
True or False: I can switch my partner and my group because I want to.
False! Don't even think about it!
Can I wash my hands in the bathroom after using the toilet?
Please do!
Can we run in front of the group to get a better look at the animals?
No, you stay with your group and wait your turn patiently.
What day is our EOY party on next week?
Wednesday!
I feel very hot and sick. I feel like I am going to faint or throw up!
Tell your parent/teacher immediately, and sip on water. Tell your group that y'all need to cool down INSIDE.
True or False: I can join another Mead teacher's group if I am lost.
True! Another Mead group is a safe choice.
Another parent (who I don't know) asks me to walk her child to the bathroom. Should I?
No! They are strangers, and you don't know them! Shout STRANGER DANGER
Oh no, I accidentally pushed to get in front and pushed my teacher into the lion's den! They look pretty hungry today!
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE. NOW.
How do you spell onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia!