On Thursday, March 4th, the PBIS documentary entitled Station B.E.A.R. premiered to groups of Longfellow students and staff. The film was created by the Longfellow PBIS team with the assistance of staff and students. A special thanks goes to John Perryman for his filming, editing and direction. Other involved in the project included Jeff Weber, Canika Prescott, Ryan Winchell, Scott Nabor, Ne'Woka Scott, Erick Podlasek and Cat Clarke. An extra special thanks to principal Angela Dolezal and to all of students who took time out to be filmed and interviewed. Thanks also to the teachers who supported the project by releasing students to participate. Thank you also to Pam Weise, Canika Prescott, Amy Hopp and Eduardo Martinez for their assistance with set up, popcorn and clean up.
The DVD was created as a fun, efficient way to provide boosters throughout the year to remind students of the "Bear Necessities" at Longfellow. These are the universal expectations that all students are asked to meet: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. The students viewing the premiere performance were attentive and enthusiastic. Everyone enjoyed watching the staff and students as they reminded us of the "Bear Necessities" and followed Bear Necessity himself around the Longfellow campus. Bear Necessity is a life-sized stuffed bear sporting a Longfellow t-shirt. He normally makes his home in Miss Schroeder's 5th grade classroom.
