Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

Here at Timber Lane we are committed to a school wide approach to ensure positive behaviors are recognized and encouraged on a daily basis.  We know that focusing on the positive helps to build a cohesive community where all students feel safe and respected.

Our school motto is that students are respectful and responsible for themselves, each other and our environment.  Every day we reinforce the importance of being respectful and responsible students.   All staff members are responsible for handing out at least 100 Tiger Tickets every month to students who are making respectful and responsible choices.  Staff members give tickets to any child no matter what the age level.  The students turn their tickets into a grade level box and each week Kim Cook and I pull names and announce students who received tickets for following the school motto.  The students do not receive any prizes for their behaviors because the positive recognition in front of their peers serves as the reward.  We are celebrating making positive choices at Timber Lane.

In addition to Tiger Tickets, every month the teachers recognize 2-3 students as the Citizens of the Month.  These students continuously make positive choices and act in a respectful and responsible manner.  These students receive a certificate, pencil and an Outback kid’s meal coupon for their continued commitment to making positive choices.  All of the students selected during the year, have their photo displayed along the front hallway. 

Thank you for your continued support in reminding students about our school motto and how they can continue to make positive choices every day at school.  We want every student to have a positive learning experience each and every day! 

 

Friday, October 8, 2010

Hello families

It is hard to imagine that we are already half way through our first quarter of school. Interims were sent home this week and this is just one way for teachers to keep students informed about their progress. Please review the interim with your child and have them set goals for the remaining weeks of the first quarter. The first quarter ends on October 29th.

I am looking forward to our PTA meeting next Wednesday, October 13th at 7:00 in the library. We will be approving this years PTA budget and officially signing on the new PTA board. We have many areas that we still need support with this year so we hope you will be able to join us on Wednesday night.

Thank you to all of the families who have supported the school by purchasing/selling items for the Lavender's fundraiser. This is our biggest fundraiser and it is really important to try and sell at least one item from the catalog. We will still be accepting orders next week!

Have a wonderful long holiday weekend with your families,
Jim