Spit not in the Fire, nor Stoop low before it

neither Put your Hands into the Flames to warm them,

nor Set your Feet upon the Fire especially if there be meat before it.

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Run not in the Streets, neither go t[oo s]lowly nor wit[h] Mouth open

go not Shaking yr Arms [kick not the earth with yr feet,

go] not upon the Toes, nor in a Dancing [fashion].

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Go not thither, where you know not,

whether you Shall be Welcome or not.  Give not Advice

​with[out] being Ask'd & when desired [d]o it briefly.

This rule is less about the fire and more about staying safe: Always be where you are supposed to be. Follow all rules and safety guidelines in our school. Pay attention to instructions during drills (fire, storm, lockdown, etc.). Take all drills seriously. Heed special safety instructions during specific subjects (i.e., Science). Remain silent during every drill. Remain quiet in line. Walk when in a line. Walk in a classroom, the library, the cafeteria, or in the hallway. In public areas, speak to adults only when they acknowledge you first.

In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, ​nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet. *  *  *  *  * Sleep not when others Speak, ​Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.

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At Play and at Fire its Good manners to Give Place to the last Commer,

and affect not to Speak Louder then Ordinary.

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Shift not yourself in the Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails.

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Associate yourself with Men of good Quality

if you Esteem your own Reputation;

for 'tis better to be along than in bad Company.

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When you Speak of God or his Atributes, let it be Seriously

& [wt.] Reverence. Honour & Obey your Natural Parents

altho they be Poor.

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Let your Recreations be Manfull not Sinfull.

*  *  *  *  *
​Labour to keep alive in your Breast

that Little Spark of Ce[les]tial fire Called Conscience.​

Shew Nothing to your Freind that may affright him. *  *  *  *  * If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkercheif or Hand before your face and turn aside. *  *  *  *  *

Eat not in the Streets, nor in the House, out of Season.

*  *  *  *  *

​Speak not of doleful Things in a Time of Mirth or at the Table;

Speak not of Melancholy Things as Death and Wounds,

and if others Mention them Change if you can the Discourse

​tell not your Dreams, but to your intimate Friend.

*  *  *  *  *

Being Set at meat Scratch not neither Spit Cough or blow your Nose

except there's a Necessity for it.​

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Make no Shew of taking great Delight in your Victuals,

Feed no[t] with Greediness; cut your Bread with a Knife,

lean not on the Table neither find fault with what you Eat.

*  *  *  *  *

Take no Salt or cut Bread with your Knife Greasy.

*  *  *  *  *

Entertaining any one at table it is decent to present him wt. meat,

Undertake not to help others undesired by the Master.

*  *  *  *  *

If you Soak bread in the Sauce let it be no more than

what you [pu]t in your Mouth at a time

and blow not your broth at Table [bu]t Stay till Cools of it Self.

*  *  *  *  *

Put not your meat to your Mouth with your Knife in your ha[nd

ne]ither Spit forth the Stones of any fruit Pye upon a Dish

nor Cas[t an]ything under the table.

*  *  *  *  *

It's unbecoming to Stoop much to ones Meat Keep your Fingers clea[n

&] when foul wipe them on a Corner of your Table Napkin.

*  *  *  *  *

Put not another bit into your Mouth til the former be Swallowed

[l]et not your Morsels be too big for the Gowls.

*  *  *  *  *

Drink not nor talk with your mouth full

neither Gaze about you while you are a Drinking.

*  *  *  *  *

Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after Drinking

wipe your Lips breath not then or Ever with too Great a Noise,

for its uncivil.

*  *  *  *  *

Cleanse not your teeth with the Table Cloth Napkin Fork or Knife

but if Others do it let it be done wt. a Pick Tooth.

*  *  *  *  *

Rince not your Mouth in the Presence of Others.

*  *  *  *  *

It is out of use to call upon the Company often to Eat

nor need you Drink to others every Time you Drink.

*  *  *  *  *

In Company of your Betters be no[t longer in eating] than they are

lay not your Arm but o[nly your hand upon the table].

*  *  *  *  *

It belongs to the Chiefest in Company to unfold his Napkin

and fall to Meat first, But he ought then to Begin in time

& to Dispatch [w]ith Dexterity

that the Slowest may have time allowed him.

*  *  *  *  *

Be not Angry at Table whatever happens & if you have reason to be so,

Shew it not but on a Chearfull Countenance

especially if there be Strangers for Good Humour makes one Dish

of Meat a Feas[t].

*  *  *  *  *

Set not yourself at the upper of the Table but if it Be your Due

or that the Master of the house will have it So, Contend not,

least you Should Trouble the Company.

*  *  *  *  *

If others talk at Table be attentive but talk not with Meat in your Mouth.

When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body,

​not usualy Discovered.

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Kill no Vermin as Fleas, lice ticks &c in the Sight of Others,

if you See any filth or thick Spittle put your foot Dexteriously upon it

if it be upon the Cloths of your Companions, Put it off privately,

and if it be upon your own Cloths return Thanks to him who puts it off.

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Keep your Nails clean and Short, also your Hands and Teeth Clean

​yet without Shewing any great Concern for them.

At our school, we say KHFOOTY, meaning Keep Hands, Feet, and Other Objects To Yourself.  That is absolutely an important rule that includes the following: Refrain from hitting, shoving, and kicking other people. Refrain from inappropriate displays of affection,  which may include holding hands, hugging, and kissing. Refrain from grabbing items from another person.  Ask for it to be given to you instead. When walking in line, keep your arms at your sides, not touching other people, walls, or posted signage. However, while the school holds this standard, George Washington's second Rule of Civility seems to be talking about something else.  It seems that George's rule indicates inappropriate touching of one's self.  Unfortunately, sometimes students in elementary school are tempted to scratch or rub on parts of their bodies that are unsanitary.  While I understand that we all have itches and sometimes find ourselves in uncomfortable positions, George knows that it is inappropriate to touch one's self in those places while others are present.

(Liberty) Bell Work

How many candles would be on Patrick's cake, ​this year? Birthday:  May 29, 1736

How many words can you make from the letters in his name? ​ P  A  T  R  I  C  K      H  E  N  R  Y

​Word Work Using Patrick Henry's name, create a list of words ​to fit in the categories below. ​Pay particular attention to spelling patterns. Patrick (words with tr) Henry (words with -ry) Word Wise Define the ​following words: adversity ​ opinion passion ​persuasion

Write the target number in the "bull's eye". In the 20 other open sections of the target, write equations to equal the target number. Today's number is 18. For example, if the target number is 36, the student may write expressions like the ones here (right): 6 squared 2 x 18 3 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 72/2 3 x 3 x 4

Art Appreciation Analyze the famous painting shown here (right).  Check out the details. What do you notice? What do you think is happening? What caused the scene in the painting? What might happen after the scene shown? What does this piece make you wonder? Footsteps Through History Facing Adversity It was a powerful message, inspiring many to join his opinion.  The last paragraph of the speech follows: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! The speech can be read in its entirety on Colonial Williamsburg's page.  On that page, one may also listen to the speech, read by an actor.

Liberty's Kids What Is Your Passion? What is one thing you are passionate about?  Make a speech!  Be dramatic.  Think about all of the reasons why you love your one thing​ so much and make those the points of your speech. Music Appreciation Firework Like a Drum Live Like a Warrior ​Man in the Mirror Revolution This Is Me

(LIBERTY) BELL WORK

Sentence Surgery Read the sentence below.  Do you see any problems?  Do not rewrite the sentence.  In fact, don't even fix the sentence.  Instead, on your paper, tell the writer three things that need to be corrected. what was george lick when he was a boy

Sentence Augmentation* Augment the sentence below to greatly improve it.  Record your improved sentence on your paper. There was a boy named George. ​*Augment:  make (something) greater by adding to it

Word Wise Define the ​following words:  civil and ​fable Quick Write ​Write about a time in your life when you struggled with a choice and made the right one.  Word Work Using the parts in George Washington's name, ​create a list of words to fit in the categories below. ​Pay particular attention to spelling patterns. Washington ​(words with wash-) Washington ​(words with -ton)

On Target Write the target number in the "bull's eye". In the 20 other open sections of the target, write equations to equal the target number. Today's number is 110. For example, if the target number is 36, the student may write expressions like the examples here (below). 6 squared 2 x 18 3 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 72/2 3 x 3 x 4

Art Appreciation Analyze the painting, entitled Parson Weems' Fable​, shown (at left).  Check out its details. What do you notice? What do you think is happening? What caused the scene in the painting? What might happen after the scene shown? What does this piece make you wonder?

I Can't Tell a Lie...Or Can I? You'll learn more about "Parson" Weems when you watch the videos below, specifically about the story he wrote about George Washington cutting down his dad's cherry tree.

Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect,
​
​to those that are Present.

*   *   *   *   *

When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even,

without putting one on the other or Crossing them.

*   *   *   *   *

Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs rowl not the Eys

lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth,

and bedew no mans face with your Spittle,

by appr[oaching too nea]r him [when] you Speak.

*   *   *   *   *

Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking,

Jog not the Table  or Desk on which Another reads or writes,

lean not upon any one.

*   *   *   *   *

​Do not Puff up the Cheeks, Loll not out the tongue rub the Hands,

or beard, thrust out the lips, or bite them

or keep the Lips too open or too Close.

*   *   *   *   *

Let your Countenance be pleasant

​but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.

*   *   *   *   *

The Gestures of the Body must be Suited to the discourse you are upon.

*   *   *   *   *

If any one come to Speak to you while you are Sitting Stand up

tho he be your Inferiour, and when you Present Seats

let it be to every one according to his Degree.

*   *   *   *   *

When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself,

Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place

to give way for him to Pass.

*   *   *   *   *

In walking the highest Place in most Countrys

Seems to be on the right hand

therefore Place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to Honour:

but if three walk together the mid[dest] Place is the most Honourable

the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk together.

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If any one far Surpasses others, either in age, Estate, or Merit

[yet] would give Place to a meaner than hims[self

in his own lodging or elsewhere] the one ought not to except it,

S[o he on the other part should not use much earnestness

​nor offer] it above once or twice.

​Following this rule, means the following: Greet teachers, classmates, and visitors with a firm handshake and solid eye contact. Respond to adults with “Yes, ma’am” or “No, sir”. Maintain eye contact when someone is speaking. Respect other people's comments, opinions, and ideas. Backtalk is unacceptable and comes in many forms, including rolling the eyes, sighing, and gesturing. Call classmates and other teachers by name. Maintain decent posture when sitting, standing, and walking. Stand when an adult approaches you. Offer your chair to an adult or visitor to our classroom. Walk so as to honor the person of people with whom you are walking. Allow others to pass first.