Going to Helen Morgan School by Doug Layman https://padlet.com/doug_layman/yq39bpwzzog2uy5o en-us 2024-05-01 14:50:33 UTC 2026-05-27 14:30:32 UTC hello@padlet.com doug_layman https://padlet.com/doug_layman/yq39bpwzzog2uy5o/wish/3460244087 Hey, 3rd graders! We are planning to come see you in June to talk about 4th Grade! In preparation for this, it would help if your class posted any questions that you have about Helen Morgan School and 4th grade,


Thank you, and see you soon. Say hello to Mr. Hannum for me!

]]> 2025-05-21 01:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/doug_layman/yq39bpwzzog2uy5o/wish/3460244087 https://padlet.com/doug_layman/yq39bpwzzog2uy5o/wish/3910964471 Reigstad/Ellis:

1) Do you have designated ice cream days during lunch?

2) What are some things we learn about in 4th grade?

3) What do some of the teachers' teaching styles look like?

4) What time does school start? When is arrival time for students? & What time does school end?

5) Do we have a lot of homework?

6) Are there lockers?

7) Is the lunch menu the same at HMS?

8) Do we have the opportunity to earn extra recess?

9) What do grades look like? Standard based or letter grades?

10) Is there a baseball field?

11) Are there visuals/signs to help us with where to go in the school?

Looking forward to seeing you in June!

]]> 2026-05-13 15:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/doug_layman/yq39bpwzzog2uy5o/wish/3910964471 Mrs. Mendolia https://padlet.com/doug_layman/yq39bpwzzog2uy5o/wish/3911203307

  • Are you allowed to bring a phone and keep it in your backpack?

  • Do you walk to the special classes alone or with your teacher?

  • Is there ice cream in the cafeteria on Wednesdays at lunch?

  • What kind of sports equipment do you have at recess?

  • What are the activities you can join afterschool?

  • Is there Explorations?

  • Do we learn decimals in math class?

  • Is there flexible seating?

  • What kind of instruments can you play in 4th grade?

  • Is there a science lab?

  • Are we going to being using BEAST (math program) next year?

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    1. Are there any new specials that we don’t have at MAS?


    2. Do we get/earn any extra recess?


    3. How much homework do we get?


    4. Can we play an instrument in 4th grade?


    5. Is there detention?


    6. What is the first art project?


    7. How does buying snack at lunch time work?


    8. Do we have a snack break? How long is it?


    9. How long is lunch and recess?


    10. Is there STEP?


    11. Where do we keep our things since there are no lockers?


    12. Are there switch classes? 


    13. What kinds of special activities are there? Talent shows, music shows, science fair, etc.


    14. What are the classrooms like?


    15. Are the classrooms air conditioned?



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  • How big is the school?

  • How many total kids?

  • Do we have extra recess?

  • Will we have lockers?

  • How many classes?

  • Who will our counselor be?

  • Will we have a recess reset?

  • Is there lunch with the teacher?

  • Is there explorations?

  • Do we switch classes?

  • How many minutes is recess?

  • Can we buy snack?

  • How many classes have lunch/recess together?

  • Are we allowed to have squishies?

  • Can we have phones?


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  • How many days a week do we have PE?

  • How long is each class period?

  • Can students walk or ride a bike to school?

  • Do teachers use a reward system?

  • What do we learn in math?

  • Do we have a "calm down" time after recess?

  • Where is the pick up line?

  • Do we use the nature trail?

  • What are the field trips?

  • How big is the gym?

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  • Do the teachers use GO Guardian?

  • Do teachers use Kahoot?

  • Can you play tag on the mulch during recess?

  • Will there be a kickball tournament?

  • How many field trips will we have?

  • How long is lunch? How long is recess?

  • What time does school start and end?

  • Will we be able to walk preschool students to their bus?

  • Are allowed to play soccer at recess?

  • Is the principal nice?

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  • If we try out for archery, how do we get a bow and arrows?

  • Where do we keep our stuff since there are no lockers?

  • Who are the 4th grade teachers?

  • What are some of the fun activities?

  • Are there soccer nets?

  • Do we have extra recess time?

  • Do we switch classes?

  • How many classrooms are there?

  • Do you have snack time?

  • Are there snacks at lunch you can buy?

  • In chorus, are there solos?

  • What is your playground like?

  • Are the rules the same as MAS?

  • Do we have lunch cards?

  • When does school start and end?

  • Is there STEP?

  • Is there a lunch with the teacher reward?

  • Does math have exit tickets?

  • Do you have a kickball field?

  • Is there gaga?

  • How long is recess and lunch?

  • Is writing harder in ELA?

  • What specials do we have?

  • Is there health class?

  • Will we do experiments in science?

  • How big is the school?

  • Do we learn long division/decimals?

  • How long are the periods?

  • Will we see the preschoolers?

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  • Are there any new subject that we will be learning about?

  • How long is each period?

  • How many teachers are in the 4th grade?

  • Are most of the teachers nice?

  • Do I have to worry about 5th grade bullys?

  • Are the classrooms going to have the same amount of students and space?

  • Do we still have snack time? Is it a working snack?

  • How long is lunch / recess? Will there be snacks available at lunch?

  • Will the math be harder?

  • Will we be able to pick a language?

  • Will there be class pets?

  • Where will we put our things since we won't have lockers?

  • What field trips will we go on?

  • Do you still have to walk in lines?

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