Crew Launch Slides
Day One Ready
New Year • New Adventures
Welcome to Our Classroom Crew
Discover, Connect, & Build Our Community
Let’s meet our teammates, unlock daily habits, and build an incredible space together!
Icebreakers
Discover your crew
Expectations
Shared classroom norms
Routines
Daily success blueprints
Activity 1
Four Corners: Weekend Vibe
Move to Your Corner
The Question: What is your absolute favorite way to spend a free Saturday afternoon?
Corner 1
Gaming & Creating
Video games, digital art, building, or coding
Corner 2
Outdoor Adventure
Sports, biking, hiking, swimming, or exploring
Corner 3
Cozy Chillout
Reading, drawing, binge-watching shows, or resting
Corner 4
Squad Hangout
Visiting friends, family trips, shopping, or parties
Crew Prompt: Introduce yourself to 2 people in your corner & share one highlight! 90 Seconds
Activity 2
Two Truths & A Dream
Partner Detective
A spin on the classic game! Instead of a lie, share 2 real facts and 1 future dream.
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First Truth
A surprising hobby, pet, travel experience, or secret talent.
2
Second Truth
A favorite food, weird fear, collection, or family tradition.
3
The Big Dream
Something you want to achieve, visit, learn, or become!
Mission: Pair up with your shoulder partner. Read your 3 statements in random order—can your partner identify your future dream?
Activity 3
This or That: Lightning Round
Raise Hand / Left or Right
Make your quick pick! Point to the left or right side of the room.
Early Morning Bird
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Late Night Owl
Movie & TV Series
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Graphic Novels & Books
Work with Music On
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Work in Total Quiet
💡 Different styles make our team stronger and more creative!
Our Culture
The Classroom Anchor Values
How We Treat Each Other
Radical Respect
We value each voice, listen without interrupting, and celebrate our diverse backgrounds.
Bravery in Mistakes
Mistakes mean our brains are stretching! We ask questions boldly and take learning risks.
Crew, Not Passengers
Everyone contributes. We assist classmates who need a hand and keep our space clean.
Persistent Effort
We do our personal best even when tasks get tough. Growth is our daily mission.
🤝 Our Promise: Every single student belongs here, is valued here, and will succeed here.
Routine 1
Morning Launch Blueprint
First 10 Minutes
How we arrive calmly, prepare our minds, and kick off the day smoothly:
01
Enter & Greet
Walk in with Voice Level 1, greet teacher & crew.
02
Stow & Unpack
Hang backpack, grab notebook, pencils & binder.
03
Do Now Task
Check the board & begin the daily warm-up right away.
04
Ready Signal
Pencil down, seated, and eyes forward when the bell rings.
Pro-Tip: Have your pencils sharpened before our morning chime rings!
Routine 2
Attention Signals & Fast Transitions
3-2-1 Focus
When the Chime Rings
Whenever the teacher sounds the chime or calls "Class, Class!":
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- Freeze: Hands empty, voices stop immediately.
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- Look: Eyes on the speaker or board.
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- Listen: Ready for the next instruction.
Goal: Zero voice in under 3 seconds!
The 30-Second Reset
When switching activities, desks, or rug spots:
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- Clean: Put materials away or in center bins.
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- Stand & Tuck: Push your chair in quietly.
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- Move Swiftly: Walk directly to your next station.
Save time = More time for games & projects!
⚡ Live Practice: Let’s test our 3-second freeze together right now! Ready?
Routine 3
Voice Levels & 3-Before-Me
Sound System
Classroom Voice Meter
Level 0 Absolute Silence Tests & Direct Instruction
Level 1 Whisper Voice Partner Work / One-on-One
Level 2 Table Talk Small Group Projects
Level 3 Speaker Voice Presentations & Whole Class
The "3-Before-Me" Rule
Stuck on a task? Try three resources before raising your hand for the teacher:
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Re-read instructions & board
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Check your notes or anchor chart
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Ask a shoulder teammate (Level 1)
Be resourceful & independent!
Look at the front board indicator to see which voice level we are on for each activity.
Routine 4
End-of-Day Dismissal Checklist
Finish Strong
We leave our classroom better and cleaner than we found it every single day:
Task 1
Floor Sweep
Pick up any scrap paper or pencils around your desk area.
Task 2
Pack Up
Agendas signed, homework filed, tech placed in charging cart.
Task 3
Stack / Tuck
Tuck your chair neatly under the table or stack as directed.
Task 4
Exit Ready
Wait quietly at Voice Level 0 for bus, walker, or pickup call.
🌟 Remember: "How you end today sets up how you win tomorrow."
Our Agreement
The Class Crew Pledge
Ready for Takeoff
"In this classroom, we are a team."
We respect one another, celebrate our unique strengths, listen with open minds, and work through challenges together. We are ready to learn, explore, and thrive!
Signed by Everyone
Protected by All
🚀 Let’s make this our best school year yet!