Re: GEN: Management tip

[Donna Trenda <dctrenda@ATT.NET>]

Hi!

I have been using this practice successfully for a few years now. I also use a
bell before I make announcements to classes as they continue their work, or to
gather them back together as dismissal time approaches. One "ringy-dingy" just
means to stop wherever they are, and listen for further direction. I no longer
have to raise my voice or travel around the room to get their attention.

Donna Trenda
St.Anne School (prek-8)
Barrington, Il.
dctenda@att.net
> Hi all,
> I just wanted to share something that has been working very well for me. I =
> became very tired of my student helpers shouting across the library or =
> having to run over and get me when there was a problem. I got a little =
> bell, like they have at hotel desks and other places, and when they need =
> me they ring the bell. This also works when I'm in the back or in my =
> office and people come in and don't see me. The only problem was at the =
> beginning, training students not to ring it for fun, but I just keep =
> asking them what they need and they've gotten the idea.
>
> Nina Jackson, LMT
> Franklin Middle School (6-8 grade)
> Long Beach, CA
> njackson@lbusd.k12.ca.us
>
> http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/franklin/library
>
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