Addams ElementaryPositive Behavior Intervention Support

Outstanding Learners….Always Respectful…..Kindness Counts…..

Safety First

How Did We Get Started?

September 2010~ New administrator with history of PBIS experience

October 2010~ Teachers and principal notice behaviors in the building they would like to address: Hallway Behavior Lunch Procedures Playground

November 2010 ~ Positive Behavior Support ideas shared with staff during PD time

January - March 2011 ~ Addams Staff develop Matrix for Behavior Expectations for the building

August 2011~ Building PBIS Committee formed, developed plan to launch school-wide program

What’s New at Addams?

Positive Behavior Support Intervention PBISIn September 2006, the Michigan StateBoard of Education established that “it isthe policy of the State Board of Educationthat each school district in Michiganimplement a system of school-wide positivebehavior support strategies.”

School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior!

Outstanding Learners Always Respectful Kindness Counts Safety First

Outstanding Learners

Walk in a single line Carry materials with both hands

Always Respectful Voice level 0 Stay to the right and one step at a time

Kindness Counts Silent Smiles Helpful hands to someone in need

Safety First Eyes open, head up, hands & feet to self Walk only

Hallway & Stairwell Expectations

Outstanding Learners

Hold materials with both hands Be patient and keep eyes on where you are going

Always Respectful Stay in line and to the right One step at a time

Kindness Counts Silent smile Help someone in need

Safety First Walk only and keep backpack close to your body Be aware of personal space

Entry and Exit Expectations

Outstanding Learners

Be a rule follower: Stop, Walk, and Talk Teach a new game to a friend

Always Respectful Listen to all adult directions Take turns and be a good sport

Kindness Counts Invite other to play with you Use kind words and help others

Safety First Use equipment appropriately Stand up for someone in need

Playground Expectations

Outstanding Learners

Think green, bring reusable containers Recycle in the correct bins

Always Respectful Follow adult directions Use restaurant voices

Kindness Counts Include others in conversation Practice good table manners

Safety First Stay seated during lunch Clean up your area

Cafeteria Expectations

Outstanding Learners Be a polite listener Ask questions by raising your hand when appropriate

Always Respectful Hands in your lap and sit flat on your pockets Clap hands appropriately

Kindness Counts Be a good listener!!!

Safety First Walk only during entry and exit Keep eyes open and stay with your classroom

Assembly Expectations

Outstanding Learners

Learn the sections and find a book

Always Respectful Use the shelf markers Take care of books, computers, tables and chairs

Kindness Counts Be patient and wait your turn Use quiet voices

Safety First One person in a chair Walk only

Media Center Expectations

Outstanding Learners

Plan when to use the bathroom and take care of needs

Always Respectful Use toilet and sink appropriately Respect Privacy

Kindness Counts Silent Smiles

Safety First Wash hands, use soap dispenser appropriately Throw paper in trash can Report problems to the office

Bathroom Expectations

Outstanding Learners

Be patient, the office is a busy, important area in our school!

Always Respectful Enter quietly Wait your turn until an adult can help you

Kindness Counts Say good morning or good afternoon Remember please and thank you

Safety First Walk only Sit and wait quietly on the bench

Office Expectations

Rewards

Students earn oak leaves daily for practicing the Addams behavior expectations.

Oak leaves are displayed in the hallway. Every Monday 2 leaves are drawn from each classroom

and students are recognized on the broadcast. They also receive a small snack.

At the end of the month, bags are weighed and the top lower el. and upper el classrooms participate in a special activity.

Addams Think Tank

A safe place for students to go when they have exhausted the classroom behavior

management procedures

Allows a break for the teacher and student

Reflection opportunity for student, brief writing piece is completed by student k-2 and 3-5

Provides data for staff in terms of minor behavioral infractions

Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior SupportGiving students the tools to reduce bullying behavior through the blending of school wide behavior support.

Stop Teach universal stop signal when someone is using mean or hurtful language.

Walk Walk away if the person continues the hurtful behavior

Talk Talk to an adult if the previous steps have been unsuccessful and you feel unsafe