Silver Box Program

St. Clare School uses Silver Boxes to shape our behavioral expectations. Silver Boxes are built on this quote from Ephesians, (4:29),

"Do not use harmful words but only helpful words,
the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so
that what you say will do good to those who hear you."

The first liturgy of the school year is the focal point for the program. Each class is presented with a Silver Box all wrapped and shiny to place in their classroom for the year. Every classroom has a Silver Box, from kindergarten, to the science lab, to the music room, the front office, and of course, extended care. The pastor is asked to use the quote and the Silver Box reference in his homilies throughout the school year.

All parent communication is designed around the use of Silver Boxes. Students are expected to use Silver Box language whenever possible. The faculty and staff point out Silver Box behavior and say thank you, to model for the students. The students have caught on very quickly. Each classroom has a bulletin board designed just for Silver Boxes, and students are encouraged to write a Silver Box to each other and post it. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to give students, and each other, Silver Boxes. The faculty and staff have chosen vocabulary words designed to allow students a greater understanding of "Silver Boxes" in their daily lives.

The Silver Box recognition itself is the reward. There is no need for, or expectation of, a party for the class with the most boxes on the bulletin board. It is just about the kindness.

Silver Box students are recognized every Friday at our morning assembly.

St. Clare School uses Silver Boxes to shape our behavioral expectations. Silver Boxes are built on this quote from Ephesians, (4:29),

"Do not use harmful words but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."

The first liturgy of the school year is the focal point for the program. Each class is presented with a Silver Box all wrapped and shiny to place in their classroom for the year. Every classroom has a Silver Box, from kindergarten, to the science lab, to the music room, the front office, and of course, extended care. The pastor is asked to use the quote and the Silver Box reference in his homilies throughout the school year. All parent communication is designed around the use of Silver Boxes. Students are expected to use Silver Box language whenever possible. The faculty and staff point out Silver Box behavior and say thank you, to model for the students. The students have caught on very quickly. Each classroom has a bulletin board designed just for Silver Boxes, and students are encouraged to write a Silver Box to each other and post it. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to give students, and each other, Silver Boxes. The faculty and staff have chosen vocabulary words designed to allow students a greater understanding of "Silver Boxes" in their daily lives. The Silver Box recognition itself is the reward. There is no need for, or expectation of, a party for the class with the most boxes on the bulletin board. It is just about the kindness. Silver Box students are recognized every Friday at our morning assembly.