Welcome to Glenn Dale Elementary School

This year Glenn Dale Elementary School has adopted a new behavior plan.

Dear Parents:

Glenn Dale Elementary School has adopted a school-wide behavior plan called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This plan is designed to foster a climate of cooperation, academic excellence, respect and safety at Glenn Dale. The four school rules that are the foundation of our plan are…

v I am RESPECTFUL

v I am SAFE

v I am RESPONSIBLE

v I am PREPARED

We will acknowledge students who consistently follow our school rules in a number of ways including a school-wide incentive plan (classes earn “Gators”) and individual “Good Job” tickets to recognize students “caught” following Glenn Dale’s expectations.

We will also use a progressive color system in our classrooms to assist students in monitoring behaviors.

All students will start every morning on green. They are encouraged and reinforced to remain on green throughout the day. If a child fails to comply with the school expectations, he/she will be asked to change their card or clip to a different color. The colors are as follows:

Green: good behavior

*Verbal warning before changing color to yellow

Yellow: 10 minutes of time-out in classroom, student completes a Problem Solving Log to be signed by the parent and returned the next school day

Orange: 20 minutes of time-out in another classroom, phone call to parent, student writes letter to parent

Red: Office referral. Severe behaviors will result in direct color change to red.

Blue: Outstanding behavior. Used for very special times.

Your child's color for the day will be indicated by a colored dot in the agenda book. We ask that you reinforce all positive behaviors with your child as you review the agenda book each evening. Please sign and return the agenda book every day.

Your support and involvement will assist Glenn Dale Elementary to be a school where your children can excel in a safe, respectful and cooperative learning environment. We look forward to an excellent school year!

Sincerely,

Glenn Dale Elementary Faculty and Staff

Gator Expectations Matrix

School Zones

I am RESPECTFUL.

I am SAFE.

I am RESPONSIBLE.

I am PREPARED.

All Settings/

Classroom

	Raise your hand and wait to be called on
	Respect others’ property
	Use kind words
	Listen when others are speaking

	Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself
	Walk
	Leave candy, gum and toys at home
	Report any problems to an adult

	Keep area clean
	Actively participate
	Follow directions the first time
	Accept consequences without arguing or complaining

Have all materials ready for school each day

Hallway

	Walk/wait quietly
	Allow other classes to pass
	Keep hands off walls

	Walk on the right side of the hallway
	Walk in a single file line
	Face forward

Keep appropriate space between you and your neighbors

Use correct pass when traveling independently

Cafeteria

	Use manners
	Do not save seats
	Wait silently in line to be served and to be dismissed

	Stay in your seat
	Use trays correctly
	Follow traffic pattern

	Get all items you need before sitting
	Clean up your area

	Know your lunch number
	Have your lunch box and any money you need

Playground

	Take turns
	Share equipment
	Include others

	Use equipment correctly
	Stay in assigned area

	Line up when called
	Keep track of your belongings
	Ask permission before leaving

	Dress appropriately
	Wear safe shoes

Bus

	Listen to the driver and patrols
	Do not save seats

	Use quiet voices
	Sit with feet, legs and belongings clear of the aisle

	Ask for help when you need it
	Keep your area clean

Be ready to board when the bus arrives

Bathroom

	Use quiet voices
	Respect privacy

	Report any problems to teacher
	Act appropriately

	Place pass on hook
	Lock the door
	Flush toilets
	Wash hands
	Promptly return to class

	Ask permission
	Use a pass

Assembly

Be a good listener

Remain in your seat

Be polite to performers and audience

Look for signals to start

Library/ Media

	Listen and work quietly
	Use whisper voices

	Walk quietly
	Use equipment correctly

Treat books and equipment carefully

Return borrowed materials on time

Individual “Good Job” Ticket Incentive

1. Individual students can earn “Good Job” tickets for following school expectations.

2. Tickets can be given to students by any staff member at any time. Half of the ticket is collected by the student and kept in the classroom. The other half of the ticket is sent to the office on Wednesday afternoon.

3. Students who are on green (classroom chart) at the end of the day receive a ticket on a daily basis from their classroom teacher.

4. Tickets will be sorted into containers: I Am Respectful, I Am Safe, I Am Responsible, and I Am Prepared.

5. Every Wednesday, there will be a random drawing from each of the containers. Four students and the four teachers who gave those students’ tickets will win prizes.

6. Every Friday, the student with the most tickets from each class will have their picture taken and the picture placed on the bulletin board inside the lower door. They will also receive a treat.

7. Each quarter, students with a pre-determined number of tickets for the quarter will be invited to a special celebration event, such as a movie, a special assembly, a dance, or a picnic.

Whole Class Gator Incentive

Hallways

Cafeteria

Recess

Assemblies

1. Gators can be rewarded by any adult other than the homeroom teacher for a whole class displaying positive behavior.

2. Classrooms keep track of weekly Gators.

3. Gator counts are taken on Friday. Classes should send the count to the office by one o’clock along with the Gators. The primary and intermediate classes with the most gators win the stuffed Glenn Dale Gator for the next week. Announcements will be made recognizing the winners.

The following letter was written to various businesses asking for donations for our PBIS program.

January 12, 2007

Dear Business Owner:

Glenn Dale Elementary School, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland, has begun a new school-wide positive behavior program. We are looking for support to make this program successful. We are encouraging positive student behavior through specific incentive programs. We are asking if you are able to donate gift certificates, services or products to be used as rewards for students or staff members. Your support would be greatly appreciated by our school and community.

Please send your donations to:

Lori Kronser, PBIS team leader

Glenn Dale Elementary School

6700 Glenn Dale Rd.

Glenn Dale, Maryland 20769

Thank you for your support of our school.

Sincerely,

Lia Thompson

Principal

This web page created by Diane Tidwell.