Hannum students went shopping with 'Bear Bucks' earned for Paws-i-tive Behavior.
This past Wednesday Hannum School buzzed with excitement as each class visited the Bear Booth for the first time this year. The Bear Booth is a store where students can buy 'merch' using their 'Bear Bucks'. Teachers hand out Bear Bucks to students for following the Bear Way: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe. The emphasis is on positive behavior reinforcement and students are rewarded for following the school rules. The more a student follows the rules, the more bucks they can potentially earn. Items at the store ranged in price from $3 to $100. The store had erasers, Smencils, Hannum spiritware, Play Dough, Slime, and a giant stuffed animal. There were also options to buy privilegs such as free recess or wear a hat to school. Some students even chose to save their 'Bear Bucks' for a future purchase. Mrs. Doornbos (Principal) and Miss Turek (School counselor) worked the Bear Booth all day and agreed it was a great success.