Have you wondered what all of this "Smooth Sailing" or "A Day at the Beach" business is about? Would you like to understand why your child might tell you they went to the "Lighthouse" when you know we didn't have a field trip? Check out this previous blog post (http://smithssailors.blogspot.com/2013/08/our-behavior-system.html) on our behavior chart.
Updates:
* A Day at the Beach = a trip to the treasure chest!
* Smooth Sailing = a small treat such as one jelly bean, M&M, or sticker. I will slowly wean the kids off of Smooth Sailing treats over the course of the year as an encouragement for good behavior regardless of the presence of a reward. (This will better prepare them for First Grade.)
*"Think Time" - Lighthouse = 5 minutes at recess; On the Rocks = 10 minutes
*I may not always find the the time to report Beach and Rock days in the communicator. I will always have an open line of communication about behavior though.
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