On September 13th fifth graders began articulating what our class rules should be, with Eliana, Mrs. Woods, and Miss Weiss present. In fifth grade it is important that the rules are student generated to ensure that the stakeholders, that the players in our class kehilla, are a large part of establishing their own culture. The conversation continued on September 22nd with Mrs. Woods and Miss Weiss. Kol Hakavod to fifth graders for their tremendous effort in sussing out what rules they feel are most important, and what those rules really mean. The quality of the discussion was high as students at times spoke eloquently without the need for hand raising. A true academic discussion centrals around a single question and a collaborative effort to answer it, and they exemplified this! It is our belief that waiting until we have spent some time together to make the rules allows for students to feel more comfortable and to be more capable to voice their thoughts about rules that will enable our learning community to be the most effective. Below are the rules the class came up with together. In the near future they will handwrite these on a large sign for the classroom.
Order in the Class
Listen
Follow directions
Do what you’re told
Pay attention
Ask questions
Raise your hand
Look at the person who is talking
Focus on the person who is talking
Be silent when someone speaks over the intercom
Be Kind
Treat each other nicely
Be fair
Be inclusive
Be or act respectful
Be Safe
Be aware of your surroundings
Walk carefully (No running)
Be responsible in the garden
Keep your hands to yourself
Stay Focused on Your Work
Use time wisely
Be productive
Remember Important Steps
Learn to the Max!
Put in your best effort
Keep trying
Word hard
Is the jar half full or half empty?
Try to Have Fun!
Have Ruach
Be positive
Be excited
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