On May 22 the National Guard put on the annual carnival for the elementary students here at Pittsford. The 3rd-5th grade students participated in this event rewarding kids for their good behavior all year long. “We are doing the carnival as a reward for positive behavior,” shared elementary principal Mr. Shaw.
Not only is it just a chance to be rewarded for good behavior, it’s a fun reward. “It gives the kids a chance to get some air and have fun because they’ve earned it through the Positive Behavior Rocks Program,” commented 4th grade instructor Mrs. Burkhart.
The kids had specific requirements that they had to meet in order to enjoy this special day. Every student got to go out and play on the carnival inflatables, but children who met their goals of over 130 points got the privilege of staying outside as long as they wanted.
The event was also popular among
students as well. “I like the one where you do sit ups and get prizes,” commented 3rd grader Jaden Howell. “I like the one where you throw the football in it. I like it because I like the National Guard,” shared Jenna Butts.The students learned that positive behavior is important and by being positive even when it’s hard, your actions will be rewarded
