PBSES Newsletter
April 2nd, 2021
Happy Spring Break... ALMOST!
This Newsletter will cover:
- Engagement: Celebration Ideas
- Data: BEISY- Due Friday
- PBSES Board: Staff Lounge
- Video Support: The Struggle is Real
- Self Care: How Phenomenal teachers stay Phenomenal
Celebration Ideas
Celebrations for the Individual
Class DJ Dance party anyone!? A student can be recognized while leading the class in dance party in a class celebration. They could create a playlist or gain the favorite songs from the class for a class celebration. | Teacher Helper Some students love to earn attention from YOU! You could have a list of kid friendly jobs that could help around the classroom or on Zoom. This could look like a co-host on Zoom. Class helpers could also take attendance in the morning. | Student Party You can help celebrate a student by having a separate individual student party. Students could meet with you or a support staff member on Zoom with a couple of their friends. During this time they can share about themselves or play games. |
Class DJ
Dance party anyone!? A student can be recognized while leading the class in dance party in a class celebration. They could create a playlist or gain the favorite songs from the class for a class celebration.
Teacher Helper
Some students love to earn attention from YOU! You could have a list of kid friendly jobs that could help around the classroom or on Zoom. This could look like a co-host on Zoom. Class helpers could also take attendance in the morning.
Celebrations for the Class
Class Dance Party Use a dance party as a way to celebrate each other! Have the student DJ collect favorite songs of students in the class and jam out together. This physical movement and fun releases dopamine (feel good chemical) and helps students feel connected. | Talent Show Have students show off their talent by hosting a Talent Show on Zoom! Students can share their talents and celebrate together. You can spotlight students as they showcase their talent. | Award Show Host a rewards show for your class! You can personalize awards for each student. Students can dress up for this special ceremony and give each other awards as well! |
Class Dance Party
Use a dance party as a way to celebrate each other! Have the student DJ collect favorite songs of students in the class and jam out together. This physical movement and fun releases dopamine (feel good chemical) and helps students feel connected.
Talent Show
Have students show off their talent by hosting a Talent Show on Zoom! Students can share their talents and celebrate together. You can spotlight students as they showcase their talent.
BEISY
Don't Forget
Hey Teachers! Don't forget to submit your BEISY results before you leave today! Please let me know if you need any help with this process. Thank you!
PBSES Board
Located in the Staff Lounge!
Check out the PBSES Board located in the Staff Lounge! You will find Tier 1 resources for relationship building and the Tier II referral forms. Please let me know if you would like any additional resources!

The Struggle is Real
I know this is an extremely hard endeavor and I am here to help! Please send me an email at mcdonoughh@issaquah.wednet.edu to schedule an appointment!
What Teaching is Really Like in 2021
Phenomenal Teachers Practice Self Care
2020 Teachers of the Year on practicing self care