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When my current school began using the PBIS system, I co-chaired an extra-curricular group for 4th-6th graders in order to ensure student buy-in. With the students, we brainstormed rewards students could receive, created posters explaining the school's expectations, and put on performances that emphasized different elements of our PBIS matrix. 

For example, we created a slideshow to introduce all the new students and staff. The students in our group went to each new student's classroom and did a brief interview to get to know them and ask them if they had any questions about our school. 

I guided students in planning and editing a video that showed how students could continue to use our PBIS expectations over winter break- things like being polite if they receive a gift they don't like or being kind to your siblings on a long car ride. 

This student group helped make the whole student body part of the PBIS process and gave us a better understanding for how students were understanding our new system.

In line with our district COVID precautions our student group has moved online this year. Students have made short videos explaining how they continue to upload our PBIS expectations whether they're in a socially distanced classroom or learning remotely this year. 

With my guidance they've also created a hallways display for the World Day of Social Justice. It showcases less common representations of professionals such as male teachers, female scientists, and female referees.