Plumbrook's PBIS Family Newsletter
June 8, 2020
What is PBIS?
What is PBIS? PBIS is a proactive approach that schools use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. The focus of PBIS is prevention, not punishment. At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach students positive behavior strategies, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. In these schools, all students learn about behavior, including those with IEPs and 504 plans. PBIS recognizes that students can only meet behavioral expectations if they know what the expectations are. Everyone learns what’s considered to be appropriate behavior and uses a common language to talk about it. Throughout the school day—in class, at lunch, and on the bus—students understand what’s expected of them.
In short, positive school climate (PBIS) includes:
• A feeling of safety
• Respect
• Engagement in learning
• Involvement in school life
• Shared vision
• Involvement of teachers, students, and families
Plumbrook Points of Pride:
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe
• Be Kind
WHY SHOULD I TRY PBIS AT HOME?
Appropriate behaviors at home can transfer to school, and vice versa. You will feel better when you focus on what is going right (the positive!). Your kids will notice and respond to this positive change in you and in turn give you even more reasons to feel positive.
To truly change behavior (at home and at school) appropriate behavior must be ...
• Taught
• Modeled
• Practiced
• Acknowledged
Parents are the single most influential factor in a child’s life.
When a parent models safe, respectful and responsible behavior, the child develops those same attributes. The earlier in a child’s life an unwanted behavior is addressed the better the chance for developing the desired behavior. Remember, it takes time to change behavior. Be patient. Give yourself permission to review and practice with the child as often as needed. Celebrate! Share a “pat on the back” with your child at each small success.
Want to give it a try? Check this out...
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Kid's Connection - Being Kind at Home
Snippet Kindness Jar - Read by Mrs. Simon
What's ahead in future issues...
- Setting expectations at home
- Positive VS. Negative Consequences
- Technology Vs. Play
- Family Meetings
- Setting Routines for Back to School