We are excited to share two new initiatives at Oaktree designed to recognize positive student behavior and provide consistent support as students learn to make responsible choices.
STRONG Cards – Celebrating Positive Choices!
We are excited to introduce our new STRONG Card incentive program during lunch and recess! This program gives students an opportunity to shine by demonstrating our Martian STRONG expectations. Students who are "caught" making positive choices and demonstrating Martian STRONG behaviors will receive a STRONG Card. Students can then enter their cards into a weekly Friday drawing for a chance to win fun incentives, such as free seating at lunch for a week, extra recess with a friend, and other special rewards!
We look forward to recognizing and celebrating our students for making Oaktree a positive place to learn and grow!
Supporting Martian STRONG Behavior – Our New 5-Step Process
We are also introducing a new 5-Step Behavior Support Process to provide students and staff with a consistent approach to addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom, cafeteria, and on the playground. Our goal is to help students reflect on their choices, take ownership of their actions, and develop the skills needed to make better decisions.
Our 5-Step Process:
- Kind Reminder: Students receive a friendly reminder of expectations and an opportunity to correct their behavior and make a positive choice.
- STRONG Station: Students are offered an opportunity to visit a designated STRONG Station in the classroom to take a break, reset, and prepare to return to learning.
- Buddy Room / Reflection Sheet: Students may be asked to visit a buddy classroom or complete a reflection sheet to think about their choices and identify ways to make better decisions moving forward.
- Parent Contact / Yellow Card: If the behavior continues, the teacher may contact parents and issue a Yellow Card. This serves as a warning and an opportunity to correct the behavior before a formal referral is necessary.
- Red Behavior Referral: If the behavior persists, a formal behavior referral may be issued. The student will meet with a Student Success Coordinator or Mr. Bryan, parents will be contacted, and an appropriate consequence or intervention will be determined. More severe behaviors may warrant an immediate red Behavior Referral without progressing through the 5 steps.
Our focus is on teaching, supporting, and reinforcing positive behavior. While this process provides a consistent framework, staff will continue to consider individual student needs, the severity of the behavior, and the circumstances of each situation. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue building a positive, respectful, and supportive school community where every student can be Martian STRONG!
