2018 Education

2018 EDUCATION MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS MARCH 1, 2018 Page 21 Rewarding good student behavior and adding a touch of class CELEBRITY LUNCH The February 23rd celebrity guest, city of Lincoln Fire Department Assistant Chief Ben Roland, told students he was sitting in the same room as when he was a third-grader at C-EL. Photo by Jan Youngquist K id’s love to be recognized. They will do good or bad for the attention from their peers and others. Ok, let’s not just say kids here, the same holds true for adults. Everyone appreciates rewards for positive behavior or achievement. You’ve heard the saying ‘It takes a thousand ‘atta boys’ and it also takes the right incentive. That’s why there are so many ways to reward people - gold stars, grades, awards, plaques, medals... Chester-East Lincoln School Administrator Laura Irwin introduced a new incentive program with a different reward. Celebrity Lunches for K - 4 students were implemented at the start of the new year. She said, “We draw five to six tickets and those students get to eat with the celebrity - principal, teacher, police officer, mayor, etc.” During the week teachers observe students for good behaviors. Teachers write a student’s name and what they are being recognized for on a ticket. The teacher praises the student for the behavior and tells them that the ticket is being submitted for the weekly drawing. CONTINUED →