Day 1 schedule · 7:50–1:50

7:50–8:15 · Arrival & Welcome

  1. 7:50 · Arrival & Welcome
  2. 8:15 · First Campfire
  3. 8:40 · What Is Ortimil?
  4. 9:10 · Evidence Exit
  5. 9:20 · Community Reset
  6. 9:35 · Mathematics Expedition
  7. 10:35 · Rutinas de comunidad
  8. 11:15 · Recuerdo de verano
  9. 11:55 · Lunch / Almuerzo
  10. 12:25 · Cierre de SLA
  11. 12:35 · FOSS Investigation
  12. 1:05 · Our Founding Agreements
  13. 1:35 · Goal Seed & Departure

Learning target: I am learning how arrival routines help everyone feel ready and welcome.

Success criteria: DOK 1 I can IDENTIFY the arrival steps and DEMONSTRATE them independently.

Explorer Guild

Guild Posts

Every specialty carries an imaginative mission and a very clear everyday job. The teacher gives the signal; the explorer follows the steps.

Headquarters
1 · IdentityYour specialty title
2 · Everyday postThe practical job assigned to you
3 · StepsDo them in order and ask if unsure
  1. Explorer 01

    Daemian

    Cartographer

    My everyday post

    Lunch Cart & Cards Manager

    A Cartographer keeps every route and traveler accounted for. Daemian guides our lunch supplies safely from Headquarters to the cafeteria and back.

    When to begin

    Begin when the teacher announces that it is time to prepare for lunch.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Get the lunch cards and cart from their assigned place.
    2. 2Give each student the correct lunch card; do not trade or guess.
    3. 3Move the cart safely to the cafeteria only at the teacher-approved time.
    4. 4After lunch, return the cart and all cards to their exact places.

    I am finished when…

    The cart is returned, every card is accounted for, and nothing is left in the walkway.

  2. Explorer 02

    Jasmine

    Wildlife Tracker

    My everyday post

    Supply Checker

    A Wildlife Tracker notices small signs before they become big problems. Jasmine watches our everyday supplies and reports what the Guild needs.

    When to begin

    Check supplies during the teacher-approved check time, not during instruction.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Check pencils, paper, tissues, and the supply areas named by the teacher.
    2. 2Straighten items without mixing labeled student materials.
    3. 3Write down or quietly report anything low, empty, broken, or missing.
    4. 4Only refill or replace an item after teacher approval.

    I am finished when…

    Shared supplies are orderly and the teacher knows exactly what needs attention.

  3. Explorer 03

    Alena

    Cultural Ambassador

    My everyday post

    Message Courier

    A Cultural Ambassador carries words with care and respect. Alena delivers approved classroom messages exactly where they need to go.

    When to begin

    Move only when the teacher hands you a message and gives permission.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Listen to the destination and repeat it back if you are unsure.
    2. 2Carry only the approved note, folder, or item.
    3. 3Walk directly to the destination and use a quiet, respectful greeting.
    4. 4Return directly to class and tell the teacher the delivery is complete.

    I am finished when…

    The approved item reached the correct adult and Alena returned promptly.

  4. Explorer 04

    Josiah

    Inventor

    My everyday post

    Materials Manager

    An Inventor prepares the tools that turn ideas into discoveries. Josiah helps each team receive and return the correct learning materials.

    When to begin

    Begin only when the teacher asks for materials to be distributed or collected.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Confirm which materials and how many each table needs.
    2. 2Distribute materials quietly, one table or group at a time.
    3. 3Collect every item when the teacher gives the signal.
    4. 4Count, sort, and return materials to their labeled places; report anything missing or damaged.

    I am finished when…

    Every group has what it needs, and every shared tool returns to its labeled home.

  5. Explorer 05

    Athena

    Naturalist

    My everyday post

    Teacher Assistant & Backup Door Holder

    A Naturalist notices what a living community needs and responds with care. Athena supports the teacher and steps into the door post when Mila is absent or assigned elsewhere.

    When to begin

    Check in with the teacher at arrival; take the door post only when Mila is unavailable or the teacher asks.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Ask the teacher, ‘What is my helper task today?’ and complete that one approved task.
    2. 2Carry or organize only the materials the teacher names.
    3. 3When serving as backup, move to the door on the teacher’s signal and hold it until the class passes.
    4. 4Never open a locked or exterior door for a visitor; alert the teacher instead.

    I am finished when…

    The teacher’s named task is complete, or the class passed safely and the door is secure.

  6. Explorer 06

    Maja

    Expedition Photographer

    My everyday post

    Plant Caretaker

    An Expedition Photographer studies changing details over time. Maja observes our classroom plants and gives only the care that is scheduled.

    When to begin

    Check plants on the posted care day or when the teacher asks.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Look at the soil and leaves before doing anything.
    2. 2Water only the plants scheduled for care and use the approved amount.
    3. 3Wipe up any spill immediately and return the watering tools.
    4. 4Tell the teacher about yellow leaves, insects, damage, or unusually dry soil.

    I am finished when…

    The scheduled plants are cared for, no water is on the floor, and tools are returned.

  7. Explorer 07

    Fermín

    Archaeologist

    My everyday post

    Technology Steward

    An Archaeologist handles valuable tools carefully and keeps an exact record. Fermín helps our devices travel safely and stay accounted for.

    When to begin

    Begin when the teacher announces device distribution or collection.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Use two hands when carrying a device and move slowly.
    2. 2Distribute devices by assigned number; never swap them without permission.
    3. 3Collect and count every device and accessory.
    4. 4Return devices to the correct slots and report damage, missing pieces, or charging problems immediately.

    I am finished when…

    Every device is counted, stored in the correct slot, and any problem is reported.

  8. Explorer 08

    Aria

    Ocean Explorer

    My everyday post

    Mission Display Helper

    An Ocean Explorer reads changing currents and helps others see the route ahead. Aria updates the visible mission information when the teacher asks.

    When to begin

    Update the display only after the teacher names the item and gives permission.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Confirm whether to update the date, destination, map marker, or Mission Control display.
    2. 2Use only the teacher-approved information.
    3. 3Make the change neatly and check spelling, date, and placement.
    4. 4Tell the teacher when the display is ready; do not advance the expedition independently.

    I am finished when…

    The correct information is easy for the class to see and the teacher confirms it is ready.

  9. Explorer 09

    Robert

    Astronomer

    My everyday post

    Library Organizer

    An Astronomer organizes many points of light into a useful map. Robert keeps our books and reading resources arranged so every explorer can find them.

    When to begin

    Organize books during the posted reset time or when the teacher asks.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Collect books or journals the teacher identifies.
    2. 2Return each item by its label, bin, shelf, or classroom system.
    3. 3Place damaged books in the teacher’s review spot instead of repairing them yourself.
    4. 4Straighten shelves without moving another student’s current book.

    I am finished when…

    Books are upright, correctly sorted, and ready for the next reader.

  10. Explorer 10

    Madison

    Storykeeper

    My everyday post

    Community Welcomer

    A Storykeeper helps every person know that they belong in the Guild’s story. Madison welcomes classmates and helps new or returning explorers find their place.

    When to begin

    Welcome others at arrival, gatherings, or when the teacher introduces a visitor or new student.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Offer a calm greeting and point out the day’s first routine.
    2. 2Show a new or returning classmate where approved materials belong.
    3. 3Invite others to join without speaking for them or forcing participation.
    4. 4Alert the teacher if someone needs help you cannot provide.

    I am finished when…

    The person knows where to begin and feels noticed, included, and ready.

  11. Explorer 11

    Mila

    Geologist

    My everyday post

    Primary Door Holder

    A Geologist understands safe passages through mountains and stone. Mila keeps our classroom passage open and orderly whenever the Guild moves together.

    When to begin

    Move to the door when the teacher signals that the class is entering, exiting, or changing locations.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Walk to the door without running and stand clear of the moving line.
    2. 2Hold the door until the last class member and teacher have passed.
    3. 3Let the door close safely, then rejoin the class at the back of the line.
    4. 4Never open a locked or exterior door for a visitor; alert the teacher instead.

    I am finished when…

    Everyone passed safely, the doorway is clear, and the door closed securely.

  12. Explorer 12

    Michaela

    Navigator

    My everyday post

    Attendance & Schedule Helper

    A Navigator checks who has joined the journey and what route comes next. Michaela helps the teacher verify attendance and prepare approved transitions.

    When to begin

    Check in after arrival and again when the teacher asks about the next schedule block.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Quietly report empty seats or attendance information requested by the teacher.
    2. 2Look at the posted schedule and identify the next block.
    3. 3Give only teacher-approved transition reminders.
    4. 4Do not mark official attendance, change the schedule, or advance the expedition yourself.

    I am finished when…

    The teacher has the needed information and the class knows the teacher-approved next step.

  13. Explorer 13

    Summer

    Conservation Ranger

    My everyday post

    Fish & Habitat Caretaker

    A Conservation Ranger protects living habitats through careful, consistent stewardship. Summer watches over our classroom fish and its home.

    When to begin

    Check the habitat at the scheduled time; feed or clean only when the teacher confirms.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Observe the fish and water before opening food or touching equipment.
    2. 2Feed only the measured amount approved for that day.
    3. 3Report cloudy water, unusual fish behavior, spills, or equipment problems immediately.
    4. 4Help with scheduled tank care only beside an adult; wash hands when finished.

    I am finished when…

    The fish received the approved care, the habitat is secure, and hands and tools are clean.

  14. Explorer 14

    Alessio

    Explorer Captain

    My everyday post

    End-of-Day Restorer

    An Explorer Captain makes sure Headquarters is ready for the next journey. Alessio leads the final visual check without doing everyone else’s work for them.

    When to begin

    Begin when the teacher announces the end-of-day restoration check.

    Do these steps in order

    1. 1Check the posted restoration areas: chairs, tables, floor, materials, library, and shared spaces.
    2. 2Give one calm reminder to the responsible person or table when something is unfinished.
    3. 3Fix only the item assigned to you; do not clean up everyone’s personal area.
    4. 4Report the room ready—or name the one remaining need—to the teacher.

    I am finished when…

    Shared spaces are reset, pathways are clear, and the teacher confirms Headquarters is ready.