2021-2022 Calendar

HAWK Expectations

At Vanguard, we use the HAWK expectations to help us succeed. H is for Honor, A is for Achievement, W is for World Citizenship, and Ki is for Kindness. We will be using these expectations to guide us thrugh every part of our day - from recess to math, in the hallway and in our seats. You can help us by asking your kindergartener about these expecations and how they've been using them at school. 

PBIS Color System

We will also be using a PBIS color change system to monitor and reinforce positive behaviors. Here's how it works: each child will always begin the day on green, but may be moved down to yellow, orange, or red throughout the day. Yellow is not a "big deal." It is simply a reminder that their behavior needs to be modified - there are no consequences for yellow. Orange is when your child will work with a teacher to complete a short reflection sheet to address the behavior and make a plan to change it. Red requires a call home but does not include a referral. This system helps everybody understand what they are doing and how to reach our SIlver Star award - by following rules and expectations. Your child's color on this chart at the end of the day will be recorded in their planner and sent home. Please make sure to send their planner back every day so we can continue to let you know how they're doing!

Materials Needed Daily

Every day, your student will need to arrive at school with their backpack. Because we will send home homework and your child's planner every day, you will need to make sure that it is always returned the next day. With your help, we will be able ti use this planner to communicate about how your student did that day and about any important events coming up.