Fox and Mule Go To
The Library
Fox and Mule went to the library. Only one of
them had a good day. Can you tell why only
one of them had a good day?
Fox dressed for success. He wore his
school uniform. He followed the
school dress code and looked like he
was ready to work. People treated him
as if he were ready to
work.
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Mule didn’t care about the dress code. He
wore whatever he wanted. He did not take
people seriously, so people did not take
him seriously.
Fox decided to listen and learn.
Mule decided that he would do the talking.
Fox decided to be in charge of his own
feelings.
Mule let people push his buttons. People had
a good time pushing his buttons. Mule was
miserable!
Fox had it all together. He went to the
lavatory before entering the library, and
brought his pen, his notebook, and his
signed Acceptable Use Policy with him so
he could use the computer.
Mule didn’t think ahead. He forgot to take
care of his body. He also forgot his pen, his
notebook, and his Acceptable Use Policy.
Instead, he brought a lot of stuff he wasn’t
going to need. He brought his cell phone,
his iPod, his CD player, some food, some
gum, and a great big soda.
Fox liked to be in a neat, clean space. He
kept his table clean, put his trash in the
can, and pushed in his chair when he got
up.
Mule didn’t think he deserved nice
surroundings. He left smudges on the table,
threw trash on the floor, and left his chair
out for someone to trip over.
Fox was slick. He knew how to get people to
do things for him. He was courteous and
kind.
Mule thought that people respected bullies.
People were afraid of Mule, but they made
fun of him behind his back.
Fox followed directions. He knew that the
teacher helped people to work smart
instead of working hard.
Mule thought that the teacher was like him.
He thought the teacher did not know
anything. He was happy to do just anything,
even though he was just wasting his time.
Fox knew the importance of budgeting his
time. He knew that he could get things
done if he followed directions and kept on
working.
Mule did not budget his time. He kept putting
things off and was very sad when his work
was not done. He blamed everyone else.
SO---Who was happy? Why?
Who was unhappy? Why?
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What can you do to be happy in the library?
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you are not
happy in the
library, who gets
hurt?
For discussion:
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Why does the school have a dress code?
List some techniques for being in control of your
feelings.
How does what your bring or not bring to the
library show others your purpose for visiting the
library?
What does a messy work space say about you?
How does budgeting your time help you?
Addendum for Upper Grades
What are the implied messages in this
presentation?
What does the fox symbolize?
What does the mule symbolize?
How do we see you?
Let’s look at the rubric.
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Each student must sign and follow the
BCPSS Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). You
and your parents agree that you will
conduct yourself properly on a school
computer. Without this signed agreement,
you cannot use our computers.
Basically, the Acceptable Use Policy keeps
you focused on your work, and keeps the
computers in good condition for the next
person.
You do not have the right to use a city
computer. It is a privilege that can be taken
away if you do not follow the Acceptable
Use policy.
You may not…
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Introduce a virus into the system
Change the way the computer screen
appears
Change the way the computer works
Watch a movie
Listen to music
Install new software
You may not…
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Play games. The computers are strictly for school
work.
Read advertisements
Shop online
Enter chat rooms
Use e-mail to harass or threaten someone
Damage or vandalize the equipment
Eat, drink, or chew around computers
You may not…
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Access pornography
Access sites promoting illegal activities
Gamble
Access sites which promote hate or
prejudice
If you do…
you may no longer use our computers. Baltimore City says
so. The Acceptable Use Policy states that whoever
catches you doing something that you should not be doing,
you may be barred from ever using Baltimore City
computers again, and the decision of that person is final.
This is an important workplace lesson.
When you violate the Acceptable Use
Policy in the real-world workplace,
you will be fired from the job.
HOURS
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7:45-3:15 every day
Once the school day begins, your teacher
must email me if you wish to come without
a teacher. Paper passes are no longer
used.
When you arrive in the library, the librarian
will look for the email and sign you in.
Please notify the librarian when you leave.
Borrowing Books
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You are already registered to borrow books.
The loan period is one month.
Books must be checked out by the librarian.
Books must be returned to the librarian.
When a book becomes overdue, a notice is sent
to your house.
When you fail to return an overdue book, report
cards and other privileges are held back.