BES Bobcat Habits

Bow Elementary School has established our individual Core Values that all staff, students and families should emulate throughout their day. The Core Values are intended to transfer to any and all situations.

READY - THINKER - CONSIDERATE - CONTRIBUTOR

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BES BOBCAT HABITS

    IN THE HALLWAY

    I AM READY IN THE HALLWAY BECAUSE...

    • I know where I am going and walk directly there.
    • my body is safe and calm.
    • I have everything I need for where I am going.

    I AM A THINKER IN THE HALLWAY BECAUSE...

    • I listen to directions.
    • I think before I act.
    • I walk directly to where I am supposed to go.

    I AM CONSIDERATE IN THE HALLWAY BECAUSE...

    • my voice is off to allow teachers to teach and learners to learn.
    • I give appropriate bubble space.
    • my hands are by my side.
    • I walk.
    • I stay on the right side of the hall.
    • I respectfully wave when I see someone I know.

    I AM A CONTRIBUTOR IN THE HALLWAY BECAUSE...

    • I model our habits for others.
    • when I walk quietly I do not interrupt learning.
    • I make sure I have everything I need.
    • I respectfully let others know if they drop something .
    IN THE CAFETERIA

    I AM READY IN THE CAFETERIA BECAUSE...

    • I know if I am having school lunch or lunch from home.
    • I clean my hands before and after I eat.
    • I know where my seat is.
    • I am aware of my mind, mood and body.
    • I know where to find what I need to eat lunch.

    I AM A THINKER IN THE CAFETERIA BECAUSE...

    • I make sure I have everything I need for lunch.
    • I remember to eat my lunch.
    • I am aware of the people around me.

    I AM CONSIDERATE IN THE CAFETERIA BECAUSE...

    • I use appropriate manners.
    • I clean up my messes.
    • I make sure all my trash goes into the trash can.
    • I respectfully let an adult know if I need to leave my seat.
    • I keep my food to myself.
    • I keep my conversations respectfully quiet.

    I AM A CONTRIBUTOR IN THE CAFETERIA BECAUSE...

    • I give quiet reminders to others about our habits.
    • I have school appropriate conversations.
    • I listen respectfully to others.
    • I make sure the area around me is clean including the table, seat and floor.
    • I help clean any other messes I can.
    AT RECESS

    I AM READY DURING RECESS BECAUSE...

    • My body is safe and calm.
    • I am wearing appropriate clothes to keep me warm and dry.
    • I have everything I need for lunch.
    • I respectfully remind others if I need space.
    • I notice my mind, mood and body.
    • I have an idea of what I would like to do during recess and get what I need

    I AM A THINKER DURING RECESS BECAUSE...

    • I think before I act.
    • I know the rules of the activity or game I want to play.
    • I am a responsible decision maker.
    • I can respond appropriately to conflict.
    • I know what to do when the whistle blows.

    I AM CONSIDERATE DURING RECESS BECAUSE...

    • I follow the same rules as others during a group game or activity.
    • I include others to play.
    • I listen to others.
    • I share recess equipment with others and take turns.
    • I line up right away when the whistle blows.
    • I listen to adult directions.

    I AM A CONTRIBUTOR DURING RECESS BECAUSE...

    • I give respectful reminders to others about our habits.
    • I respectfully remind others about the rules of group activities or games.
    • I make sure everyone is using the same rules and expectations.
    • I clean up recess equipment and materials, even if I did not use them.
    • I tell an adult if I or someone else needs assistance.
    IN THE BATHROOM

    I AM READY FOR THE BATHROOM BECAUSE...

    • I notice when I need to use the bathroom.
    • my body is safe and calm.
    • my voice is quiet.
    • I walk to and from the bathroom.

    I AM A THINKER ABOUT USING THE BATHROOM BECAUSE...

    • I know it is an appropriate time to leave the room.
    • I know if it is an emergency or if I can wait.
    • I clean up after myself.
    • I flush the toilet and wash my hands.

    I AM CONSIDERATE WHEN USING THE BATHROOM BECAUSE...

    • I wait for my turn.
    • I clean up after myself.
    • I use the "just right" amount of toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
    • I give others bubble space and privacy.

    I AM A CONTRIBUTOR WHEN USING THE BATHROOM BECAUSE...

    • I give kind quiet reminders to others about our habits.
    • I help clean up messes, even if I did not make them.
    • I let an adult know if there is a mess I cannot clean.
    • I let an adult know if anything makes me feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
    ON THE BUS

    I AM READY ON THE BUS BECAUSE...

    • my body is safe and calm.
    • my voice is quiet.
    • I sit and stay in my seat.
    • I notice my mind, mood and body.
    • I have all the things I need before I get on and off the bus.

    I AM A THINKER ON THE BUS BECAUSE...

    • I know the bus rules.
    • I think before I act.
    • I treat others the way I would like to be treated.

    I AM CONSIDERATE ON THE BUS BECAUSE...

    • I use kind words.
    • I help my bus driver.
    • I model sitting bottom to bottom and back to back.
    • I keep my legs and materials out of the aisle.
    • I do not eat or drink on the bus.

    I AM A CONTRIBUTOR ON THE BUS BECAUSE...

    • I am a role model to others.
    • I give quiet reminders to others about our habits.
    • I help clean up messes.
    • I have school appropriate conversations.
    • I let an adult know if anything makes me feel uncomfortable or unsafe.