PBIS at EES
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
Lindsey Heselbarth & Diane Slack
Elgin Elementary School
Email: diane.slack@elginisd.net
Website: www.elginisd.net
Location: 1005 West 2nd Street, Elgin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-281-3457
PBIS Parent Newsletter
Elgin Elementary School Works Together!
What is PBIS?
It's all about teamwork!
PBIS is a team based, systematic approach in teaching behavioral expectations throughout the school. It is based on a proactive model which teaches the behaviors, reinforces and recognizes students who are able to model these behaviors and has systems in place to support students who have a difficult time or may present with more challenging behaviors.
The team approach is what truly makes this system work and we really need every family’s support to help us be successful.
Approach
Together everyone acheives more!
Instead of using a patchwork of individual behavioral management plans, we have moved to a school-wide discipline system that addresses the entire school, the classroom, areas outside the classroom (such as hallways, restrooms, offices, cafeteria, playground/school grounds etc.).
Every person who works in the school is aware of the behavioral expectations and works to ensure students are consistently getting the same message, regardless of the setting they are in or the adult they come in contact with.
What are the benefits?
It's research based!
- Increases attendance.
- Student self-reports of a more positive and calm environment.
- Teacher reports of a more positive and calm environment.
- Reduction in the proportion of students who engage in behavioral disruptions.
- Reduction in the number of behavioral disruptions.
- For more information about PBIS, please visit our individual school websites or go to
What can I do as a parent to support PBIS?
Know the lingo
- Be safe.
- Be respectful.
- Be responsible.
Know the expectations.
Know the systems.
Silver Spoon
Six Week Silver Spoon Award
Cups to Monitor Cafeteria Behavior
During lunch each homeroom has a set of 3 cups on their table. Students are not to touch the cups.
If the class is following ALL of the expectations listed below the green cup will be on top.
If the class is following MOST of the expectations listed below the yellow cup will be on top.
If the class is not following the expectations listed below the red cup will be on top.