Mrs. Brinson's Back 2 School Brain Buster

You walk into Mrs. Brinson’s classroom right after the bell rings. What are the first three things you should do before sitting down?

• Greet the teacher, sharpen 5 pencils, and check your phone

• Unpack, check the board, and complete morning work

• Say hi to friends, sit quietly, and doodle

• Eat your snack, find your seat, and nap

If you have a problem with a classmate, what does Mrs. Brinson suggest you do before telling an adult?

• Write a note to the principal

• Yell louder

• Try to solve it together respectfully

• Tell the whole class

You’re working with your group, and another team is using their outside voices. What level voice should your group be using?

• Level 3 (Outside Voice)

• Level 0 (Silent)

• Level 1-2 (Whisper/Partner Voice)

• Level 4 (Concert Voice)

You accidentally bump someone while getting in line. What’s the RAMS-approved move?

• Say “Oops” and keep going

• Say “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry” kindly

• Push them back

• Ignore them

What word best describes the behavior Mrs. Brinson expects in group work?

• Bossy

• Kind

• Loud

• Silent

What should you do if you need to use the bathroom during independent work time?

• Shout “Bathroom!”

• Do the special hand signal and wait for permission

• Sneak out

• Ask your friend to tell the teacher

Mrs. Brinson says “voice level 0” and begins to teach. What should your body and eyes be doing?

• Wiggling in your seat and whispering to your neighbor

• Eyes on teacher, hands still, mouths closed

• Laying on your desk

• Drawing on your hand

Where should your supplies and personal items be during the school day?

• Scattered on top of your desk

• In your neighbor’s desk

• Neatly stored inside your desk or supply bin

• On the windowsill

What are Synergy Points and how can your team earn them in Mrs. Brinson’s class?

• Points you lose when you talk

• Points you earn for showing RAMS expectation

• A type of math game

• Free passes to skip class

What is the purpose of having classroom expectations?

• To make the day more difficult

• To ensure a learning environment that is respectful and productive

• To limit creativity

• To give the teacher complete control