Van Schaick students begin a year of good behavior

On Friday, Sept. 8, Van Schaick Grade School students in grades 1-5 spent the morning learning about how to behave properly in school and the importance of "The Three Be's"—be safe, be respectful and be responsible.

In addition to a welcome assembly lead by Principal Jacqueline DeChiaro, students went through five stations in various spots around the school.

At one station, students created quilt square on a piece of paper that each depicted one of "The Three Be's" through a school activity. For example, one student drew students playing safely on the playground, while another drew two girls sharing with each other. All of the quilt squares will be incorporated into one large quilt that will hang in the gym as a reminder of the assembly.

At the other stations, students were reminded of the proper behavior in the bathrooms, hallways and cafeteria, as well as what happens when they do misbehave.

"The Three Be's" are part of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program.