This month we’re launching a new section of our newsletter — our PBIS Corner — where we’ll share the positive behavior themes we are teaching and reinforcing across the school, along with ways families can support the same skills at home.
At Irving, we use PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to clearly teach expectations, recognize positive behavior, and create a consistent, supportive school environment. Just like academics, we believe behavior expectations should be taught, practiced, and encouraged.
February PBIS Booster: First Time Listeners
Starting this month, our PBIS booster focuses on being a First Time Listener.
First Time Listener means:
Students listen and follow directions the first time they are given — without repeated reminders or disruptions.
How the Booster Works at School
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Staff will give out pink Eagle Eyes to students they observe being First Time Listeners anywhere in the building.
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Pink Eagle Eyes are worth 2 PBIS points when students shop at the PBIS cart.
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Pink Eagle Eyes will only be awarded during February, but their 2-point value will continue through Spring Break so students have time to save and use them.
How Families Can Reinforce This at Home
You can support this month’s focus with a few simple conversations and practices:
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Talk about what it means to be a “first time listener”
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Give a direction once and praise your child when they follow it right away
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Use specific praise like: “I like how you listened the first time I asked.”
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Ask your child where they practiced being a first time listener at school
Working together helps students see that these skills matter everywhere — at school and at home.
More PBIS themes and boosters will be shared here each month.
