September 24, 2014 at 3:45 p.m.
New initiatives aim to increase Pelican pride
New initiatives aim to increase Pelican pride
By By Martha Knudtson-
Our building has adopted and been invested in PBIS for five years. Each year we add more layers to building a strong school community for everyone. We know that the school climate and culture have a profound impact on student achievement, behavior, and reflects the school community's culture. Teaching social and emotional skills is as important as teaching academics.
The following ideas were eagerly shared with the rest of the Pelican staff.
The "Golden Awards" were introduced to the school community during the first Jumpstart in September. The gold plunger, whistle, broom and tray are trophies that will be awarded on a weekly basis to the grade level that follows the four Bs of Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Here and Healthy. The gold plunger symbolizes the bathrooms where students are expected to be respectful, clean and quiet. The gold whistle symbolizes the playground where students are expected to show good sportsmanship and friendship skills. The gold broom symbolizes the lockers which students are expected to keep clean. The gold tray symbolizes the lunch line where students are expected to show patience and display good manners. The students are observed in their school settings and recommendations are given to the principal by secret observers. The following Friday, during Jumpstart, the first awards were given out. Excitement and pride filled the gym as the Golden Awards were announced to the winning grade levels. This fun competition hopes to instill the value of working as a team, which is so important at Pelican School!
The Pawsitive Postcards have just been printed to be mailed home to every student in the course of the 2014-'15 school year. Positive communication between school and home is the goal of the postcards. Teachers at school will acknowledge students with a genuine positive comment written on the card. We want the whole family to know when their student is making good choices.
The success of the Rainbow Plan, our Schoolwide Behavior System, has inspired a new term called "Over the Rainbow." This applies to students who have an entire day with their clip on blue which stands for outstanding behavior. These students can easily go unnoticed because they make good choices most of the time. Their reward can be "Two For You, You're On Dark Blue" which earns them two Hodag paws at the end of the week to be cashed in at the school store. Other options can be coupons that allow a student to wear a costume for a day, have their teacher clean their desk, wear sunglasses, be first in line or bring a stuffed animal to school.
Student engagement is absolutely essential in creating a positive school culture and climate that effectively fosters academic achievement and social/emotional growth. Parents have shared that they have incorporated the Rainbow Behavior plan at home and the language associated with the universal program. This team spirit is appreciated and a huge part of the successful implementation.
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