PBIS
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS
This year we are excited to announce that we are beginning implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)! The purpose of the PBIS initiative is to establish and maintain effective school environments that maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence of all learners. This competence is gained as a result of school personnel and families working together to provide a continuum of support for all learners. Several key elements of PBS are:
- A common purpose and a positive approach to discipline
- A clear set of positive expectations and behaviors
- Procedures for teaching and encouraging expected behaviors
- Procedures for discouraging inappropriate behaviors
- Data used to guide decision making and planning
- Emphasis on prevention of inappropriate behaviors
We have school-wide expectations which are posted throughout the building and discussed frequently with students. Our Motto is “Discover Your PATH to Success!” PATH is the acronym for our 4 main expectations.
P
Be Prepared
A
Accept Responsibility
T
Try My Best
H
Have Respect
This effort has been, and always will be, a joint effort between the school and its surrounding community. Much of the great work which aligns with PBIS is done at home by all of you, and we thank you for those contributions. It is a pleasure to be serving with you in developing the social and behavioral competencies of our youth.
Lastly, your child may come home filled with excitement for a variety of reward systems we have in place at MCES to acknowledge children using expected behavior. Students will earn PATH KASH from teachers and staff in the building who notice students following the expectations of the school set forth in our plan. Students can “spend” their PATH KASH throughout the year on various items and activities.
As always, thank you for all you do! We look forward to an amazing and successful year learning and growing as people!
INCENTIVES:
August 30 - Water Fun
September 27 - Music On the Lawn
October (Nov. 1) - Fall Festival
November 22 - Nachos (Still & Holmes)
December 20 - Movie
January 31 - Skate Day
February 28 - Reptile Wrangler
March (April 3) - Basketball Shoot Out
April (May 1) - Day in the Park
May 22 - Duct Tape the Principal