Safe and Civil Schools "A-HA's" by NANCY BENZ https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1 Meadow Lake Elementary School shares what we have learned in our short time this year. en-us 2018-09-16 14:45:26 UTC 2018-09-20 13:08:18 UTC hello@padlet.com ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES nancy_benz https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/281939225 My biggest "a-ha" was waiting to do an All School Assembly until the classroom and hallway expectations were established. As they said, doing a school assembly on the first day can set up classroom teachers for failure if your expectations are not clear. The classroom teachers have to then re-do the bad habits that the students learned in the assembly.]]> 2018-09-16 14:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/281939225 Hallway Behavior wendy_fretag https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283602037 I am seeing a great improvement in hallway behavior. The adults in the building have higher expectations and holding the children more accountable in following the 4 B's. Way to go staff! ]]> 2018-09-19 18:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283602037 All School Attention Signal shannon_lacy https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283689477 My aha is the importance of the consistency and specifics around the all school attention signal. ]]> 2018-09-20 00:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283689477 Expectations and Standards https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875294 My aha is the strict expectations that students are being held to.  To keep them safe and in a learning environment that suits everyone, students must be held accountable and held to standards that they are aware of and are comfortable with.]]> 2018-09-20 13:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875294 My aha is the simplicity and beauty of STOIC. I think having this framework to refer to across all educational settings and situations will help our students and teachers gain so much! https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875553 2018-09-20 13:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875553 my aha is that consistency across the building dose make a huge different for everyone in the school. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875627 2018-09-20 13:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875627 CHAMPS https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875640 When the students know exactly what the expectations are, activities run very smoothly.

]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875640 Cannot assume older students know how to follow https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875705 2018-09-20 13:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875705 My biggest a-ha so far has been the 'observe' of STOIC. Students know when you're watching and they do much better when you give them a direction (teach) and then WATCH them do it. Example: 'please sit down quietly', then watch them do it quietly, don't change something on the smartboard or walk to the counter to pick up a supply or paper. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875741 2018-09-20 13:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875741 My aha is seeing the improvement in morning hallway behavior because I am there saying hello. Also, because they can see me there, they know to walk. Working on getting them to say hello back to me! https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875746 2018-09-20 13:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875746 Transistions https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875753 I need to practice, practice and practice transitions from one activity to another.]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875753 Consistency https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875756 I am pleased with the school -wide implementation of safe and civil schools.  All staff have consistent expectations.


]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875756 Common Language https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875787 I appreciate the common language and common expectations that everyone in the school have. It makes redirecting students so much easier. The students also seem more at peace because of this!

]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875787 For special area teachers, it's especially great to have consistent language across the school. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875802 2018-09-20 13:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875802 Consistency https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875820 Consistency of expectations and making sure that kids are following the rules across the school allows for teachers to enforce the expectations with greater buy- in from the students. ]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875820 going slow with building up my students ability to do choice time successfully, building into by taking small steps, reviewing expectations and moving forward instead of having to move backwards because I went to fast. I am going slower this year and easing them into full choice time and a successful pace. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875821 2018-09-20 13:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875821 Give Me Five Hand Signal https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875826 My aha has been teaching the students the hand signal and the expectations of what it should look like and sound like and how well they have done with it!!!!


]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875826 My A-HA is the consistency throughout the whole school - Same attention signal throughout classes and specials, same expectations for voice levels in the hallway and lunch. I really notice how when the kids are seeing the same thing throughout the entire school, and are being held to a high standard, change is happening. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875837 2018-09-20 13:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875837 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875860 I have been introducing give me "5" to Preschoolers so they are prepared to join in during assembly's. A parent told me she started using it at home. ]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875860 My aha is seeing and hearing that there are consisten expectations all throughout the building and all hands are on deck. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875873 2018-09-20 13:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875873 My aha has been the consistent use of the attention signal "Show 5". In addition, the CHAMPS is providing consistency throughout the school. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875877 2018-09-20 13:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875877 CHAMPS https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875910 A couple of the 4th and 5th grade students have said "we've already done CHAMPS - we know all about it." To which I responded, Good! Because you'll continue to see it! Consistency, consistency, consistency.

]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875910 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875919 Consistency, repeatedly going over expectations, and wait time make a huge difference.  Also am so glad to see the improved behavior throughout the school.

]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875919 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875923 Common Language!

]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875923 Show me 5 has been working in other areas, not just the classroom! Consistency is KEY! THANKS MLE staff! https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875950


]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875950 High Expectations https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875958 I am seeing it around the school and our little ones can see good examples.  Other teachers are noticing the great behavior and also correcting students when they are not following the expectations.  It is truly school-wide]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875958 A-ha https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875969 I have been using the CHAMPS model to set the stage for activities and I am starting to see less and less talking when working at the tables.]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875969 Classroom attention signal https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875972 It is vital that teachers wait until all students are quiet and looking at the teacher before going on. EVEN if it feels like it is taking forever.]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875972 Behavior across the building...everyone is walking the walk and talking the talk. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875987 2018-09-20 13:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283875987 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876006 My biggest a-ha is being consistent with attention signal, CHAMPS, and expectations.]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876006 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876032 I have found that giving a number to students gives them a place to go (in line, and in the classroom) instead of standing around . I used to be totally against it, but since I have been doing this for a few years it is working beautifully.]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876032 A-Ha https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876050 I am hearing please and thank you while passing out breakfast.  The cooks have also said they are hearing that more this year in the lunchroom.

]]> 2018-09-20 13:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876050 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876122 Consistently practicing the all school attention signal, even for older students who  you may assume already know the expectation

]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876122 Cafeteria Aha https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876148 Students need practice with the different voice levels to distinguish between whisper, conversation, and loud voice. ]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876148 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876276 consistency of expectations has led to less hallway behavior]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876276 Corrective Steps Posted https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876283 Having discussions about what steps we will take to correct when students are not following expectations and then having them posted is a great way to make sure everything is clear and concise for all students - no surprises!

]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876283 Consistency with the school-wide signal of show me five. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876312 2018-09-20 13:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876312 My aha moment is watching the consistency across the school of students following behavior expectations. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876317 2018-09-20 13:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876317 Cannot assume older student know how to follow BASIC routines/expectations. ASSUME NOTHING! : D https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876402 CRUCIAL to BREAK-DOWN BASIC routines/expectations into TINY STEPS!!! : D

]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876402 My aha is that I need to go slow to go fast. Establishing procedures and expectations and rehearsing these now will pay off in the long run as students learn these behaviors are classroom norms. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876412 2018-09-20 13:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876412 A-Ha's christina_frazier1 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876588 2018-09-20 13:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876588 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876604 When students practice consistently, behaviors are decreased  ]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876604 https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876725 The importance of teaching expectations over and over for consistent proper behavior ]]> 2018-09-20 13:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876725 Things seem calmer in the cafeteria. I think using the champs model is helping the behavior. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876790 2018-09-20 13:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876790 Length of time to re-establish MLE expectations with students who have attended MLE for several years. The summer vacation really requires starting at the very beginning again. Consistently! https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876848 2018-09-20 13:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283876848 Even Though subject matters are different, or at different levels, Behavior expectations are the same across the building. https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283877324 2018-09-20 13:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_benz/drxfifvmyxa1/wish/283877324