Crabber Code Newsletter
January 2015
Discipline Data
- Skipping/ Truancy- 12
- Tardies- 11
- Disorderly Conduct- 11
- Disruptive Behavior- 10
As stated in previous data reports, there has been a steady decline in discipline data. The PBIS team thanks you in following the continuum of responses in dealing with minor behaviors.
Reminder: Continuum of responses for minor behaviors before office referrals:
- Redirection
- Proximity
- Change seating arrangement
- Individual student conference
- Parent phone call
- Provide choice, multiple opportunities to respond and behavior- specific praise throughout the class period.
Discipline Data Comparison '13-'14 SY and '14-'15 SY (Sept- Dec.)
Spotlight on our Project (Initiative) Leaders
4:1 Campaign Coordinator- Ms. Gonzalez
Q: What does the 4:1 campaign mean for our students and our school?
A: The 4:1 campaign increases the positivity in our building. It reinforces the notion that teaching is not just merely a job but a profession of building relationships and encouraging our students to grow.
A: I would love to see more active involvement with peer observations. I want to make sure that every teacher is observed monthly.
Important Announcement
If you are interested in conducting 4:1 observations for your department, let me know and sign up at the PBIS Reboot Fair!!!!
Behavior Lesson Plan Coordinator- Mr. Barkley
A: I would like to see EVERY teacher and student on the same page with the intent and goals of the lessons. Teacher buy-in is critical in making sure that we are all speaking the same language by teaching and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Important
Stop by my table and check out the second semester reinforcement lesson plans at the PBIS Reboot Fair- January 22, 2015.
Faculty of the Month Coordinators- Ms. Ciancio and Ms. Moore
A: We wanted to boost faculty morale. More importantly, we wanted students to see teachers rewarded for modeling the Crabber Code and being good role models.
Important Announcement
Stop by our table at the PBIS Reboot Fair to collect information on selecting Faculty of the Month and to complete a a brief survey.
Krabba Shack Coordinator- Ms. Raphael
A: We want to make sure that students have multiple opportunities to use their Krabba Bucks and provide appealing items in the Krabba Shack for the students.
Q: What do you need from teachers?
A: I would like to see teachers get more involved by handing out Crabber Bucks to celebrate the small baby steps students are taking to improve behaviors.
Crabber Bucks- Mr. Blauch
A: I would like to see teachers making a conscious effort to hand out more Crabber Bucks. Teachers can get Crabber Bucks from their IL.
Important Announcement!!
I will be handing out Crabber Bucks at the PBIS Reboot Fair on 1/22/15 from 2-3!!!!
Community Support- Ms. Hardy, Ms. Spratley, and Ms.Goss
A: The community support committee is working hard to reach out to businesses in the community. We have sent letters to many businesses and we are hoping to hear back from some soon.
If you know of any community sponsors or businesses that might be interested, please let us know!!!
Community Services Board (CSB) Behavior Counselor- Ms. Pickett
Faculty Member of the Month- Mr. George Pantas
Q&A with Mr. George Pantas
A: 36 years
Q: How do you feel about being selected as Faculty Member of the Month?
A: I feel very much humbled to be chosen. It means a lot to me because this was my alma mater (a few years ago, lol!!) Class of 1974! I believe this is an amazing honor.
Q: What do you feel is most important about being a role model and exemplifying the Crabber Code?
A: We must never forget that our purpose in education is to educate the whole child in every aspect of life.You never know who you will impact by being an educator and taking on this awesome responsibility.