Week 4: Creating a Positive Ride for Every Mustang
A positive bus experience is about more than getting to school safely. It’s about helping every student feel welcomed, supported, and ready for a successful day!
Riding the bus can be challenging for some students. Unlike the structured classroom, the bus is a more unstructured environment where students navigate social interactions, follow safety expectations, and share space with others. That’s why positive relationships and proactive support are so important.
Our goal is for every student to be greeted by their bus driver, feel supported, and be encouraged to make safe, positive choices. We also remind older students to sit toward the back of the bus when appropriate, helping younger students sit with their peers and feel comfortable during their ride. When challenges arise, we work together and utilize available supports, including school staff, to help students succeed and reduce the need for disciplinary responses.
During Bus Safety Week, students learned about bus safety, reviewed expectations, and even had the opportunity to see their bus drivers during the school day! These connections help build familiarity and trust with the adults who support them each day.
A friendly greeting, a positive reminder, and a caring adult can make all the difference!
The Mustang Mission rides with us wherever we go: Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Honest. Be Safe. Be Kind.
Thank you for partnering with us to make every ride a positive one!
~Mrs. Connors, Assistant Principal
