The Primary Connection

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It is a framework used at the Primary to promote positive behavior and create a more productive and inclusive learning environment. PBIS is based on the idea that teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors is more effective than solely focusing on punishing negative behaviors.

Key components of PBIS include:

Prevention: PBIS focuses on preventing behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations for behavior and creating a positive school climate.

Teaching: Students are explicitly taught the expected behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, and practice.

Reinforcement: Positive behaviors are reinforced through a system of rewards and recognition, such as praise, small incentives, or privileges.

Data-Based Decision Making: Data is collected to track behavior trends, identify areas of concern, and make informed decisions about interventions.

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS): PBIS often utilizes a multi-tiered approach, with different levels of support based on individual student needs. Tier 1 is universal support for all students, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 provide more targeted interventions for students with specific behavior challenges.

The ultimate goal of PBIS is to create a positive and safe school environment where students can succeed academically and socially. It has been shown to be effective in reducing disruptive behaviors, improving student engagement, and fostering a more inclusive and respectful school culture.

September 25th - Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM

October 3rd - PTO Meeting, 4:00 PM

October 4th - Fall Count Day

October 5th - Title I Information Meeting, 9:00 AM

October 10th - Title I Information Meeting, 6:00 PM

Octobe 12th - Michigan Apple Crunch Day

October 13th - HOMECOMING 2023

October 14th - Run Eddie Run 5K

Thank you for your patience as we have worked with our students to quickly exit the building to the dismissal line. Our kindergarten students can no find their way down the hallway and out the cones.

Thank you again to Shana Kretchman for helping us this week and to Megan Gillis who has volunteered to help us the entire year. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Edwardsburg Public Schools offers insurance for our student Chromebooks. At at annual cost of $35, it covers repairs on your child's device should it break. If you need an insurance form, contact the office and we will send one home with your child.

Edwardsburg Primary School is forming our Parent Advisory Council for the 23 - 24 school year. PACs provide a platform for parents to communicate with teachers and school administrators. This can include discussing school policies, curriculum changes, and other issues affecting students. Our building council meets with the councils from Eagle Lake and the Intermediate three times per year.

If you are interested in joing my PAC, please complete the form below.

https://forms.gle/awLj4W5UoZHXXyY87

Our lost and found is beginning to fill up and it is only the second week of school. If items are labeled, we can connect the item with the student. I will repeat this numerous times throughout the school year, please label your child's personal items. This includes coats, sweaters, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. I already have a small collection of items that have been "lost" within the building.

Edwardsburg Primary is home to our district's Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students. Located in the village of Edwardsburg, Michigan, we offer classes that are traditional, gender specific, looping and multi-age. There is something for everyone at Edwardsburg Primary.

Office Hours: 7:45 - 4:15PM

(Regular office hours begin September 5, 2023)

Email: tspaulding@goeddies.com
Website: www.edwardsburgpublicschools.org
Location: 69100 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI, USA
Phone: 269-663-1037
Facebook: facebook.com/edwardsburgpublicschools