September 12-16

Good News Referrals will be placed in your box next week.  Please select 2 students in your class who have exceeded your expectations, shown our 3 rules, or even have made progress in social/behavior, or academics.

This week, Alicia will be reminding classes to complete 15 min lesson on RESPECT and will be surveying students about what they have learned.

SPICE teachers: While many of the activities in the Character Development Lessons book are easily translatable, many of the books are unavailable in Spanish. The PBIS team has shared a GoogleDoc with you in order for you to share useful resources as you find them.


Have you ever wondered how to foster a sense of community with your students?  Here are a few go to, easy tips and examples to consider as you continue to build trust with your students. (from Alma K MaJon)

1. Identity-  Respect their personality
1. Adjust your approach to each student based upon their personality
2. Environment- Know their circumstances
1. Create a way for them to tell their story
3. Meaning- Understand their values
1. Find out what is important to them
4. Choices- Explore their behavior
1. Ask questions
5. Inspiration- Celebrate their motivations
1. Be a cheerleader
6. Gifts- Acknowledge their strengths
1. StrengthsQuest and Myers Briggs
7. Dreams- Encourage their aspirations
1. Vision Board

Below are some helpful de-escalation strategies to use with students inside and outside of the classroom

Character Trait Anchor Chart... Let's see what your class can come up with!!

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/05/schools-behavior-discipline-collaborative-proactive-solutions-ross-greene

PBIS On Campus

Discipline Referrals:  12

Good News Referrals: 7

Shout Outs

Marcela-I walked into the classroom and students were participating in circle time. What a great way to build relationships and community in the classroom.

Mike M- Thank you for giving me an opportunity to share my truth with your students, uninhibited. I appreciate you for being brave by teaching your students about social justice as well as about their history. Much gratitude your way.

Stephanie Sandres- Ms. Sanders is a very kind and helpful person. She is always there me when I need her and matter what happens she always has a smile in her face.

Stephanie Sanders- She has been a great coach for me and all the new teachers

Kathy and Sally- For helping make homework folders--my students were so excited to have them.

Jose Bermudez and Rolando- These two went above and beyond in helping get my desks set up! My students say thank you too!

PBIS Team- Working so hard on Thursday to ensure great things for our students.

Sylvia Shepard- Every morning I see you exhibiting Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible by helping to keep our school clean.  Thank you.

Nicole Silva- Substitute Custodian- For vacuuming my classroom early on B2S night.

Kathy- Thanks for laminating my student's name tags and all your support!  It makes a difference!