Addams Elementary Positive Behavior Intervention Support

1. Outstanding Learners….Always Respectful…..Kindness Counts….. Safety First Addams ElementaryPositive Behavior Intervention Support

2. 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

3. What’s New at Addams? Positive Behavior Support Intervention PBIS In September 2006, the Michigan State Board of Education established that “it is the policy of the State Board of Education that each school district in Michigan implement a system of school-wide positive behavior 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!

4. Outstanding Learners Always Respectful Kindness Counts Safety First

5. 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 Outstanding Learners Hallway & Stairwell Expectations

6. 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

7. 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 Outstanding Learners Playground Expectations

8. 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

9. 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 Outstanding Learners Assembly Expectations

10. Outstanding Learners Media Center Expectations 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

11. 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 Outstanding Learners Bathroom Expectations

12. 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 Outstanding Learners Office Expectations

15. 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.

16. 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

18. Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support Giving 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 Walkaway if the person continues the hurtful behavior Talk Talk to an adult if the previous steps have been unsuccessful and you feel unsafe