August 21 – 25 | Mrs. Saxon's 3rd Grade Class

Accelerated Reader - UK, Ireland and International

Fingers crossed A.R. will be up and running next week! I am just as ready as the students are. Please remind your child to write down any books they finish so they can take the test when A.R. is available!

LiveSchool

Dear R.B. Hunt Parents,
Since 2021, R.B. Hunt Elementary has implemented a schoolwide program for behavior interventions
called Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS). PBIS is a framework that, according to
national research, enhances student quality of life and reduces problem behaviors. By establishing
this framework, we are developing skills, making changes to the school environment, acknowledging
appropriate behavior, and using data to identify supports for our students. As a PBIS school, we
demonstrate a commitment to positive and equitable outcomes for all students.
At R.B. Hunt Elementary, we are committed to creating a learning environment where every student
is recognized and rewarded for positive behavior. The R.B. Hunt expectations, known as S.H.I.N.E.
are embedded in all settings including the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, outside, restrooms, buses
and extended day. At R.B. Hunt, we S.H.I.N.E. by:
• S: Making Safe Choices
• H: Having Respect
• I: Including Others
• N: Noticing Feelings
• E: Engaging in School
We will continue to use LiveSchool this year, an app that will help us share behavior feedback with
you and your child. Your student will receive positive “Shine Points” in LiveSchool for hard work and
good behavior throughout the school day. Students will receive positive points for meeting the
“S.H.I.N.E.” expectations. Students will also earn points for demonstrating the Character Counts
Pillars – Caring, Responsibility, Fairness, Trustworthiness, Respect, and Citizenship. All teachers and
staff members can award Shine Points in LiveSchool which allows students the opportunity to receive
points in all settings throughout the school day.
This year we’re adopting a new tool from LiveSchool called Recaps that will allow us to deliver all the
information about your child’s behavior via an automatic weekly email sent to you.
We will start sending Recaps on Friday, August 25th and Recaps will deliver to your email every
Friday evening. To participate in Recaps, you’ll need a LiveSchool Parent Account.
• If you already have a LiveSchool Parent Account, you’ll automatically receive the Recaps
emails!
• If you don’t yet have a LiveSchool Parent Account, you can sign up for one using the Access
Code Sheet.
We recognize that Recaps emails may provide more details and insight into your child’s behaviors
during the school day. Our school’s focus is on promoting positive behaviors, but you may also see
some behaviors recorded for your child that required redirection from their teacher on the S.H.I.N.E.
behavior expectations. Your child’s points will never be deducted in LiveSchool, even if redirected.
Parents can access all of this information right from your computer or phone by downloading the free
LiveSchool app.
As part of our use of LiveSchool, your child will be able to spend his or her points on various
classroom and schoolwide rewards. We are going to be focusing on positive reinforcement and
encouragement and hope that your child earns lots of exciting rewards! Thank you to our amazing
PTAO for their support with our LiveSchool incentives including the Shine Store, field trips, raffles,
and more!
During the first weeks of school, your student will receive a letter with more information about how to
activate their LiveSchool account and how to activate two parent LiveSchool accounts. We will be
sharing more information about LiveSchool and our schoolwide positive behavior interventions and
supports during Open House.
We will be working hard to make this the best school year yet for your child. If you have any questions
about the LiveSchool program, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Alice Larson
Assistant Principal
[email protected]
904-547-7959