CARES Expectations in the Cafeteria

C: Cooperate by transitioning from playground behavior to cafeteria behavior;

A: respectfully assert self by having lunch choices made, by speaking up, and by reminding table mates of expectations;

R: Showing responsibility by making a helpful choice about where and who to sit with; by remaining in seat until time to compost, and by cleaning up your lunch space;

E: Showing empathy by including and being helpful to others, using mealtime manners, and by following directions given by the Cafeteria staff (kitchen and cafeteria);

S: Demonstrate self-control by having a calm and quiet body while waiting in line, by using inside voices, and by choosing appropriate topics and using appropriate words.

Upper Playground Expectations

Winter Guidelines

Winter Upper Playground Expectations-2014

Picnic Tables	Climbing Structures	Swings	Slides	Sledding	Basketball Court
All benches are perfect for sitting in order to visit with friends, read books, or choose to rest Table tops are for hands This is also the space that an adult may ask a student to Take A Break to think about making better choices	Feet remain down on the structures Feet stay inside structures	Sitting safely on sit bones 1 person at a time Share/ Take turns (3 mins then switch)	Feet first Sitting down on sit bones Move away from bottom quickly **Snow on slides: Students who would like snow on the snow must carry it to the top of the slide, then roll it down	At this point, sledding/sliding occurs only on the hill across from the long playing field. Students must have boots and snow pants to sled/slide Students walk up the sidewalks to where the lines form (two sliding lanes)	Students wishing to play will be responsible for shoveling it off (playground teachers will show where shovels and salt will be stored
Open Mulch	Playing Field	Snowballs (hill behind swings over to green slide	Pavement
This area is reserved for running games including tag	See guidelines for Soccer, Kickball, Football	Snowballs may be thrown to about a foot in front of the guard rails in order to avoid hitting pedestrians or parked cars	This area is reserved for non-running games/activities See guidelines for 4 Square

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Lost and Found: 

All lost and found items are housed in the Kindergarten hallway across from Mrs. Whalen's classroom.  If you are unable to find the lost garment here, also check your child's classroom and the two gym spaces.