by Melissa J
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July 15, 2007

Kudos For My Kids!

October 02, 2008 10:56 AM EDT (Updated: October 02, 2008 10:56 AM EDT)
views: 68 | comments: 34

I realize that most of the posts about my children, especially the boys, tend to be on the negative side. Well, we had some GOOD news last week!

The school they go to has a system where when they do something good, a teacher or other school employee, can give them a PRIDE card. The child then puts that card in a bin by the office and every day one name gets picked from each grade level. Then they get something small, like a pencil, or whatever.

Last week BOTH of my boys got a PRIDE card. Michael's name was drawn on Tuesday and he received two pencils. Dylan's name was drawn on Wednesday and he received two pencils. Dylan's name was drawn AGAIN on Thursday and he got a book!

I am so proud of my boys. I am overjoyed that the school is recognizing good behavior this year instead of just focusing on the negative. Kudos to the school and to my boys!!
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Comments: 34

Pamela O. Oct 2, 2008, 11:03am EDT
WOW, Melissa, what a great thing to have happen! Positive reinforcement of good behavior is so important in children. YAY for the kids and for the school!!! {{HUGS}}

PS, I have not forgotten about your email - I have been swamped, and have a ton of other crud on my mind right now!
mary bryant Oct 2, 2008, 11:16am EDT
My granddaughters school does that. They give the students Tiger points. Monday her name was chosen to give the morning pledge of allegiance over the school loudspeaker. She was so proud! Kudos again to your boys. Hope their name gets chosen again.
Angela A. Oct 2, 2008, 11:36am EDT
That's an awesome idea! More schools should do this to encourage the children.
Bravo to your boys!
Melissa M. Oct 2, 2008, 11:44am EDT
that is a neat idea! i bet they are very proud!
Sharon B. Oct 2, 2008, 11:49am EDT
cool
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Oct 2, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Congrats to your boys!
Misty Reynolds Oct 2, 2008, 12:13pm EDT
CONGRATS TO THE BOYS
Misty Reynolds Oct 2, 2008, 12:17pm EDT
OUR SCHOOL DOES THIS TOO
Pam S. Oct 2, 2008, 12:35pm EDT
Great news!
Elaine S. Oct 2, 2008, 12:46pm EDT
Congratulations to your boys
T Cheri P. Oct 2, 2008, 2:22pm EDT
thats awesome!!

Great job boys!
Maria W. Oct 2, 2008, 2:26pm EDT
Congrats to the boys.
Kris P. Oct 2, 2008, 2:39pm EDT
That's so nice, you will never forget this. I'm sure they won't either. Makes for a nice memory.
Holly K. Oct 2, 2008, 3:20pm EDT
That's wonderful! They must be proud of themselves.
Steph-in-NE ..... Oct 2, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
never braging about kids is silly or bad,, I love it when a mom is bursting out with pride... way to go to the boys and the world best teacher YOU
glenda j. Oct 2, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
great
Sharon P. Oct 2, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
That's great. We all need positive feedback. Especially kids. Good for school and kids.
Janet H. Oct 2, 2008, 5:09pm EDT
That's great!
Rhetta A. Oct 2, 2008, 6:00pm EDT
What a great idea! Congrats to your boys!
Charlie B. Oct 2, 2008, 6:11pm EDT
You mean schools are rewarding good behavior. Great job boys . Keep it up.
suey v. Oct 2, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
Kudos to your boys.....Every little encentive helps.
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Nanci M. Oct 3, 2008, 2:56am EDT
Great idea!
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Bryan B. Oct 3, 2008, 2:59am EDT
Thats awesome! Congrats to your boys!
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Oct 3, 2008, 4:56am EDT
That's awesome news! Congrats to your boys! Positive reinforcement seems much better than concentrating on the bad!
You have every right to be proud. Way to go Michael & Dylan.
Trudy P. Oct 3, 2008, 5:13pm EDT
Thank you for posting your work to Group E-mails Always Welcome Here.
Georgiana S. Oct 3, 2008, 10:22pm EDT
finally!
Shirl T. Oct 3, 2008, 11:37pm EDT
THATS REALLY GRREAT
Jurpe {awallflower} Oct 4, 2008, 12:38am EDT
That is great.
Abby N. Oct 5, 2008, 3:57am EDT
Thanks for posting to ImagePoints group!
Donna E. Oct 6, 2008, 3:47pm EDT
that is great Melissa. If the schools focused more on the positive behavior where the entire school could see the feedback to the good behavior, maybe more kids that need more discipline would start to learn by example and strive for ositive feedback instead of negative. especiaaly if this type of program strts in grammer school.
Give a high five to the boys for me :)

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