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WILD KITTEN OF THE MONTH: One student from K-5 will be selected for Wild Kitten of the Month based on
how well that student has demonstrated the character trait for the month. In addition, the student will have had
no behavior problems on the bus or in related arts classes.

Selection procedures and acknowledgements:
● Teachers (K-5) will nominate one of their students and write down a few sentences explaining why the
student was chosen. These will be submitted to a committee member on a certain day of the month
(TBD).
● The committee will meet, read the entries, and choose a winner for the month.
● The teacher of the winning student will be given a Wild Kitten of the Month award certificate on which
she will transfer her brief write-up. The certificates will be posted on a bulletin board. (TBD)
● The monthly winner will be announced on the Morning Show, receive a Wild Kitten of the Month gift,
and his/her name displayed on the school marquee.
● The award certificates will be taken from the bulletin board and given to teachers to present to students
at the awards ceremonies.

THE DISTINGUISHED WILD KITTEN ACADEMIC INCENTIVE PLAN: Every student will have an
opportunity to achieve the status of being a “Distinguished Wild Kitten.” The academic goals are based
on a variation between MAP Projected Performance, MAP NWEA Goals, Fountas and Pinnell Testing,
Accelerated Reader, and reading and math report card grades. Please click on the link below for the
specific requirements for each nine weeks for each grade level.
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

Students are encouraged to do their absolute best, and they will be celebrated upon reaching their
goal at the end of each nine weeks on the following dates:
● November 1- Reading Adventures at the Bethune Library with Our Reading Coach, Librarian,
and the Bethune Librarian
● January 18- Turn Your Teacher Into a “Sweet” Treat
● March 29- Fireflies Ballgame Tickets and Extra Recess
● May 28- Chromebook Carnival and Popsicle Party

We are so proud of our Wild Kittens, and we would like to support them in all of their
accomplishments.
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