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“Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect,
but for respect from others.” - Barry Bonds
At Elms, we are making it our priority to recognize students for demonstrating strong and positive character. Our new character education initiative promotes, models, and recognizes students that strive to make Elms a welcoming, rewarding, and safe environment. Our PAWS-itive Program encourages students to grow and develop into upstanding Elms’ community members.
Elms’ faculty are asked to fill out PAWS-itive Behavior Coupons to acknowledge students who act as respectful, caring, trustworthy, fair, and responsible citizens in school. The slips are brought down to the guidance office mailbox for both weekly and monthly recognition. Students who are selected weekly will receive a certificate, small prizes, and photo. Snack with the Principal will happen monthly to recognize the students of Elms for continuing to demonstrate kindness and integrity. Our goal is to create more rewarding lives and a positive culture for our students and school. With this initiative we can:
1. Teach children how to reach out and express love, respect and appreciate others
2. Help children become other-centered rather than self-centered
3. Establish a framework for more constructive words and actions; leading to less bullying
4. Create more positive home and school environments and connections
