Family Engagement in PBIS at Franklin Elementary School West Allis, WI

Sara French, M.S. School Counselor

Franklin Elementary School

• • • • • • 2060 South 86 th Street - West Allis, WI Located just south of State Fairgrounds in Milwaukee area Approximately 350 students K3 – 5 th Grade “Urban” suburban Approximately 75% free/reduced lunch

PBIS at Franklin School

• • • Strong PBIS presence at Franklin Fully implemented at Tier 1 and 2 SMART Roadrunner afe otivated ttentive Listener espectful hankful

Positive Parent Input in PBIS

• • 2 parent representatives regularly attend PBIS Meetings Helpful input from parent representatives o o Focus on students who successfully follow expectations Praise/reward students regularly o • Morning announcements o RR tickets for students who stayed on White/Green o RR tickets for students who were on time for school Quarterly All-School Incentives for students with 2 or less SMART sheets

PBIS Scavenger Hunt

• • • • • Beginning of year PBIS Scavenger Hunt End of September Linked with PTA Back-to-School Night (free dinner!) Scavenger Hunt activity designed for KIDS to introduce PBIS concepts to parents o Last item on Scavenger Hunt: Show how to be thankful in the lunchroom when you receive food = Hot dog dinner!

Extremely well-attended and successful!

Family Photos from Back to School Night

Supporting Families:

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Using PBIS at Home

Listed below are times/areas where using SMART expectations might be helpful at home. You can create your own matrix for your household, and then post it in a place where you can refer to it often. Remember that rules should be worded positively – what do you want your child to do? Morning Routine

SAM PLE - Home PBI S SM ART Behavior M atrix

After School Routine Mealtime Night Time Routine Chores Family Wash face, hands, and/or body to remove germs. Brush teeth to keep them healthy. Eat breakfast to have energy. Put backpack and other school items away. Help others as needed. Be cooperative. Play when other jobs are done. Stay seated while eating. Help others as needed. Wash face, hands, and/or body to remove germs. Brush teeth to keep them healthy. Be cooperative. Use a soft voice. Be responsible for yourself. Help others as needed. Complete chores without being asked. Do what is asked the first time. Use a calm voice. Follow family safety rules. Be safe. Share feelings. Be cooperative and work as a team. Be ready to leave on time. Be polite. Complete homework at the designated time. Clean up after yourself. Listen when others are talking. Keep hands & feet in personal space. Be respectful and patient at siblings’ after school activities. Eat what is served. Be polite. Keep hands and feet in personal space. Go to sleep at lights out time. Be polite. Allow others to get the rest they need. Keep bedroom space and personal items organized. Help others if you can. Always speak kind words. Keep hands and feet in personal space. Show love. Respect the feelings of others. Be patient. revised 7/2013