United Middle School students get unique reward for positive behavior
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Imaginative and driven educators find all kinds of ways to reward students for good behavior and goals attainment.
Such as the staff at United Local Middle School which is reinforcing positive behavior with a unique method that isn't exactly by the book. But, then again it kind of is.
Forget any run-of-the-mill gold stars. A ribbon-cutting was held recently for a book vending machine. This innovative tool will reward middle-schoolers for being good students by dispensing books for academic achievement and solid behavior. Call the vending machine a real token of appreciation.
Exemplary sixth-grade student Emerson Kuttler had the honor of earning the first token to be used in the machine which contains an array of several genres by approved authors.
"She is an outstanding student and kind to all of her peers," said English and Language Arts teacher Jennifer Russo. "Her academics are amazing."
She added the decision to choose Emerson first was a collective decision from all of her sixth-grade teachers.
"It feels good," said the daughter of Melissa and Matthew Kuttler of Hanoverton. She selected "Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up" by Jessica Brody.
"We are so excited to get this up and running and incorporate our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) with this new incentive for all of our United Middle Schoolers," Russo said.
This creative way to promote literacy among the students was purchased through school library funds.
Sponsorships are encouraged. The book vending machine holds 300 books. A row of 12 books may be sponsored for $200. Names of sponsors including businesses will be posted on the machine.
"We are accepting donations through row sponsors or any amount," explained Russo. "The books will go to deserving throughout the year at any time."
Those interested in supporting the book vending machine may do so by contacting librarian Denise Ward at eaglepride.net.