The Positivity Project (P2) empowers students to build character, take ownership of their actions, and strengthen relationships, creating a positive and connected school culture. It's daily practice builds character, resilience, and real relationships—the foundation of a strong community.

We also practice school-wide Bucket Filling! It's designed to improve social & emotional learning at school. It is based on a simple concept where we each have an invisible bucket with the singular purpose of holding good thoughts and feelings about ourselves. When we are happy and good to others, our buckets become full. When we are sad or not nice to others, our buckets become empty. We become “bucket fillers” when we are nice to others. But when we make someone feel bad, we become “bucket dippers”. Bucket dippers dip into both of our buckets.

Both programs focus on teaching important character traits such as kindness, empathy, and respect. Throughout the school year, our students have the opportunity to participate in various assemblies and activities centered around these traits. We believe that by emphasizing positive behaviors, we can create a safe and supportive environment for all students.

We are proud to recognize our students who have shown bucket-filling/positive behaviors as recommended by their teachers. Mrs. Dupree meets with each student to appreciate their positive character traits. The student's pictures are placed in our lobby for our school community to admire! Our students also receive certificates and a P2 medal to wear throughout the day.

St. Joseph's Elementary