1. Welcome to the Cool Tools Volunteer Training
Roosevelt Elementary School
Debbie Stern
Assistant Principal

2. Roosevelt Elementary School
Volunteers at Roosevelt Elementary School are given a special opportunity to interact with children of all ages.
Our volunteers enhance the learning experiences for our children.

3. What is needed to be a volunteer?
Completion of volunteer training: Cool Tools
Completion of volunteer training: Olweus
A completed & signed volunteer application (TB test questions)
Some teachers do not have volunteers in their classroom. In this case, there are other opportunities to volunteer (library, playground, cafeteria).

4. Student Confidentiality
All students have the right to privacy.
We must maintain the integrity and diversity of our campus.
Different learning styles, abilities, and behaviors will be observed.
When grading papers or working with students, it is important not to share how a student is doing with others, including a student’s parents.

5. Student Confidentiality
If a student tells you something in confidence (e.g., expresses thoughts of hurting self or others or is being hurt), this should immediately be shared directly with the teacher.
Roosevelt School personnel will contact the appropriate authorities or parents, as indicated.

6. Discipline = An Opportunity
To learn and grow, children must take risks and make mistakes. We strive to maintain an environment in which:
Children feel safe taking risks as they learn
Expectations and consequences are clear to all
Children feel supported when they make mistakes
School and families work together to guide children to make positive behavioral changes to promote healthy relationships

7. We are a Cool Tools School!
Cool Tools is designed to help build, maintain & repair relationships, & to help children learn how to handle conflict.
Prevention through instruction is the key.
Along with the “tools,” children learn a common language for understanding and mediating conflict.
The use of Cools Tools is always Roosevelt’s first approach for mediation.

8. Cool Tools and Safe Schools
Prevention
Intervention
Building Relationships
Maintaining Relationships
Repairing Relationships

9. My Bubble Personal Space Consideration
Cue: How can you situate yourself to avoid conflict?
Are you in his/her bubble?
Where is your bubble?

10. Microphone Concept: Choice of voice Value: Integrity
Cue: Let’s practice using an “I” statement, not using “you” statements.
Lesson: Tone

11. Tube of Toothpaste Concept-Cleaning up communication
Corresponding value-Responsibility
Cue to use:
“Are there words that need to be cleaned up in order to repair hurt feelings?”
“Once repairs are made, you can resolve the conflict.”
“Next time, how can you choose your words more carefully?”
Review concept of Put-downs
Lesson: Discussion of residual damage

12. Foam Dice Concept: Communication Value: Kindness
Cue: How can you communicate to prevent conflict?
Cue: Could you give him/her a put up to help resolve this conflict?
Lesson: Put-ups and Put Downs

13. BIG MISTAKES Eraser Concept-Compassion and closure
Corresponding value-Forgiveness
Cue to use the tool:
“Once the conflict is resolved (win-win or agree to disagree), can you forgive and move on?”
Erase the blame, erase the shame
Lesson: 3Rs of learning from mistakes
Recognition - starting with an “I” statement
Regret - for hurting another
Repair - of the personal or community relationship

14. Exit Shoes Concept: Decision-making
Cue: Sometimes we’re too upset to solve a problem. It’s okay to walk away.

15. Stand by Me – Together we make a Difference
A student is being bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more students.
Bullying implies an imbalance in power or strength.
Bullying is peer abuse.

16. How is Bullying Different?

17. Cool Tools: not used to address bullying
All staff at Roosevelt have been or are being trained in the Olweus bullying-prevention system.
If you suspect a student is being bullied:
Ask all involved students for their names.
Tell the child’s teacher what you have seen.

18. Volunteer Responsibilities for Safety and School
Safety of children!
Use a teachable moment to help children learn to use safe, respectful behavior. (Cool Tools)
Respect the confidentiality of each student in the class.
Please watch all students. This is an opportunity to interact with all students, not just your own child/children.

19. Safety Drills & You!
Fire Drill = Volunteers should report to the kindergarten yard or upper yard with their classroom.
Drop & Cover Drill = Participate with class.
Lock Down Drill = Participate in classroom. You may not leave the classroom.

20. Volunteer Agreement
Volunteers at Roosevelt Elementary School agree to:
Sign in and out each day and wear proper identification (badge).
If an emergency occurs while on campus, we must know you are here!
Be patient, kind, reliable, and prompt.
Use respectful, encouraging and appropriate language when speaking with students/staff.
Model appropriate attire (watch your toes)!

21. Volunteer Agreement
Respect the activities and authority of teaching staff, assistants, and administrative staff.
Follow the established disciplinary policies and procedures consistently.
Refrain from using cell phones while on campus or on a field trip.
Siblings or other children may not accompany you during volunteer time.

22. Before you begin … Volunteer Agreement must be signed
TB form must completed and cleared
All training must be completed

23. … for your gift of time and dedication to our learning community!