M.O.P and A.A.A.A.

Have you heard about the M.O.P. Rules? Your child was recently introduced to the M.O.P. Rules during classroom guidance sessions with Mrs. Meyer, the school counselor. M.O.P. stands for Me, Others, and Property. The questions we are asking your child to think about are: "Will this hurt me or get me into trouble? Will this hurt others or get others into trouble? Will this hurt someone's property?" If the answer to even one of these questions is "yes," then , don't do it!

If a student chooses to break a M.O.P Rule, then he/she must go through the 4A's. The first A stands for "admit." The student must admit what he did or his part in the conflict. He must be honest. The second A stands for "apologize." The student must apologize sincerely to everyone that has been hurt or offended. The third A stands for "accept." The student must accept the consequences and take responsibility for her actions, without anger and resentment. The last A stands for "amends." The student must make amends or "fix" what she did. She must consider what she can do to make it better. She may need to change her behavior.

This a simple program to encourage our Coulston Students to behave appropriately with each other and with the adults in the building. All adults at Coulston will be talking about and using the M.O.P. Rules and the 4A's with students, grades kindergarten through the fifth grade. We will also be using the word "choices" with our students to encourage them to take responsibility for their actions.

We would like to encourage you to use the M.O.P. Rules and the 4 A's at home, as well. Consistency is important for all children, and we would like to enlist your help in promoting our behavioral program both at school and at home. Thank you for your interest and cooperation!

Jan Meyer, Elementary Counselor