How to Keep Your Binders Safe at School
Put a white sticky label on each binder., Do not draw, scribble or write on the cover of your binder (keep it neat)., If your binder gets lost, take action., Put the label on the front cover of the binder, not on the inside, so you recognize it if...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put a white sticky label on each binder.
These ready-to-use labels can be purchased at most stores.
If you do not own these, cut up little rectangular pieces of paper and glue them on the binder with tape.
On the label, write the following:
Name: ____________ Class:____________ Teacher:__________ Subject:__________ and a little note (on a separate label) that says:
Please return if found, thanks.
By including this note, you are showing this binder is important to you. -
Step 2: Do not draw
If you treat your binder badly, then papers may fall out and notes might get lost.
Additionally, if you keep your binders cover messy, others may think it is not important, and may steal it to wreck it even more, or they won't bother to return it to you.
Keep your binder neat. , Go to the office and ask to announce it on the speaker.
Say something like "There was a pink Hilroy binder lost Friday, October 7th at 1st period.
It is a science binder.
Please return to room 403".
If you let the students/teachers know that it is missing, they will return it if they see it. , Put a little sticker (that is noticeable) on the front and back cover of the binder, so you will recognise it.
Do this with all your binders, so you recognize all of them.
If you do not want to put a sticker on your binder, then you can simply write your name (big) with permanent marker on the top of the binder, so if teachers see it with another student (or if it is lost) they know who to return it to right away. , This is how to do it Put one binder from large end (the part with the rings) to small end (where binder opens and closes) on a table.
Stack another binder on top of it from small end to large end, which forms a rectangle that is easy to carry, instead of carrying your binders messily, as they might fall out. , Alternatively, ask if you are allowed to use your backpack to carry your binders in.
This will keep your binders all together and easy to carry around.
They will be safe, and by your side, so that they won't get lost , What to do? You should keep your binders on top of your desk, under your chair, or you can sit on them (if they are strong).
Alternatively, if you sit next to a window or cupboard, then place them on the top of the cupboard or on the window ledge. , Make sure to try to hide them using clothing or stack your binders with a friend and cover them with clothing.
Do not make a large pile or it will be obvious. ,, -
Step 3: scribble or write on the cover of your binder (keep it neat).
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Step 4: If your binder gets lost
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Step 5: take action.
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Step 6: Put the label on the front cover of the binder
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Step 7: not on the inside
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Step 8: so you recognize it if you see it.
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Step 9: To prevent losing your binder in the first place
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Step 10: remember to keep your binders in a "locked position".
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Step 11: If allowed
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Step 12: buy a gym bag
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Step 13: or a hand bag to put all your binders inside
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Step 14: which make it easier to carry around from class to class.
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Step 15: If the inside of your desk is not surrounded by metal (it is open) that means students in front of you can reach in your desk and take things out.
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Step 16: DO NOT leave your binders unprotected in the changing room
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Step 17: as others may sneak in between classes.
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Step 18: At lunch time
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Step 19: put all your binders in your locker and make sure you lock your lock carefully.
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Step 20: At school
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Step 21: make sure your backpack is always closed (zipped up) properly to avoid binders falling out.
Detailed Guide
These ready-to-use labels can be purchased at most stores.
If you do not own these, cut up little rectangular pieces of paper and glue them on the binder with tape.
On the label, write the following:
Name: ____________ Class:____________ Teacher:__________ Subject:__________ and a little note (on a separate label) that says:
Please return if found, thanks.
By including this note, you are showing this binder is important to you.
If you treat your binder badly, then papers may fall out and notes might get lost.
Additionally, if you keep your binders cover messy, others may think it is not important, and may steal it to wreck it even more, or they won't bother to return it to you.
Keep your binder neat. , Go to the office and ask to announce it on the speaker.
Say something like "There was a pink Hilroy binder lost Friday, October 7th at 1st period.
It is a science binder.
Please return to room 403".
If you let the students/teachers know that it is missing, they will return it if they see it. , Put a little sticker (that is noticeable) on the front and back cover of the binder, so you will recognise it.
Do this with all your binders, so you recognize all of them.
If you do not want to put a sticker on your binder, then you can simply write your name (big) with permanent marker on the top of the binder, so if teachers see it with another student (or if it is lost) they know who to return it to right away. , This is how to do it Put one binder from large end (the part with the rings) to small end (where binder opens and closes) on a table.
Stack another binder on top of it from small end to large end, which forms a rectangle that is easy to carry, instead of carrying your binders messily, as they might fall out. , Alternatively, ask if you are allowed to use your backpack to carry your binders in.
This will keep your binders all together and easy to carry around.
They will be safe, and by your side, so that they won't get lost , What to do? You should keep your binders on top of your desk, under your chair, or you can sit on them (if they are strong).
Alternatively, if you sit next to a window or cupboard, then place them on the top of the cupboard or on the window ledge. , Make sure to try to hide them using clothing or stack your binders with a friend and cover them with clothing.
Do not make a large pile or it will be obvious. ,,
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