Students at VES are learning how much fun it is to follow The Blackbird Way, a schoolwide initiative that promotes safety, respect and responsibility.
Each day, students may earn Blackbird Way tickets for demonstrating these core values. The tickets are entered into monthly drawings for prizes, ranging from fire truck rides to extra recess time for their entire class.
In October, one kindergartner chose a colorful reward: chalking the school sidewalk with their classmates. A first grade student opted for a delicious experience, making pancakes with Principal Jeff Vivenzio.
Several elementary students played a starring role in kicking off the program. They performed in a fun video that explained The Blackbird Way. The video was shown at the inaugural Blackbird Way assembly and helped set the tone for the coming year.
Watch video below: