SOAR Leadership Training

Day 1- August 12th 10:00-12:00

We are William Penn, a proud diverse community. Together we strive daily to strive for success, own our actions, act safely, and respond respectfully while building a community experience for all.

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WP SOAR Mission Statement:

GROUP AGREEMENTS

1. We share the airspace.

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• We all have good intentions - we want to see everyone succeed.
• No one of us has all of the answers
• We respect each other’s decisions to share or not share as much as we feel comfortable

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• We challenge ideas, not people.

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• We give each other permission to make mistakes as well as for others to correct us without taking it personally

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• We agree that what is said here stays here; what is learned here leaves here.

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• Respect privacy and confidentiality
• Commit to do better when you leave here

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“Agenda”

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Block #1- SOAR (PBIS) Crash Course (10:15-10:45)
1. William Penn Program Overview
2. SOAR Leadership Team Values
3. Block #2- 2025-2026 Year Preview / Overview (10;50- 11:15)
• August-November- The Make Your Bed Book Club
• January- The Falcon Hunt (23-24 Legacy Project)
• February- The Pennsbury Pinchers (24-25 Legacy Project)
• March-April- 25-26 Legacy Project
4. Block #3- Brainstorm Session (11:20-11:45)
• What could our new legacy project look like?
5. Block #4- Student Voice Committee Leadership

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Circle Up

Would You Rather?

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Name

Grade Level

Elementary School

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Teacher calls out a fun, school-appropriate “Would You Rather?” question (e.g., “Would you rather explore space or the deep ocean?”).�

Students find a partner, greet them by name, and share their answer with a quick reason.�

After 30–45 seconds, call “Switch!” and students find a new partner for a new question.

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SOAR Crash Course

SOAR Cards

When students meet the school wide expectations, teachers can acknowledge them with a SORE Card

Students will fill in their name and circle their grade level when receiving their SOAR Card

Students will fill in their name and circle their grade level when receiving their SOAR Card

SOAR Card Submission

• SOAR Cards are submitted at any point throughout the school day in the grade level mailboxes in the cafeteria.

SOAR Recognition

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Students can be recognized for being a positive member of our school wide community

1. SOAR Card Drawing
2. Grade Level Assemblies (Day 6 OP)
3. Monthly High-Flyers
4. Quarterly Breakfast

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SOAR Drawings will be every week

Possible Prizes For SOAR Drawings

Daily SOAR TIPS

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Each morning on the announcements one of your SOAR Leaders will read a TIP to help you meet our school wide expectations.

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Attached to this TIP you will also find the prize we are raffling off that week and when tickets will be drawn.

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Example on the next slide

Start with a Strong Morning Routine

Begin each day with clear expectations, positive self-talk, and a quick review of goals, before eating a healthy breakfast and prepping for school.

Week of September 8th-12th

SOAR Drawing September 10th Doughnuts and September 12 WP Season Pass

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Strive for Success

Every William Penn student is capable of meeting our school wide expectations.When students do not meet expectations, the following steps will occur:

1. The student will be approached by a teacher about their choices and be offered an alternative or correction for the behavior.
2. If the behavior continues, the staff member will approach the student again. This time the behavior will be written down and the student’s parent or guardian will be notified.
3. If the behavior continues, the student could be supported in various ways:
1. After school support groups.
2. OP reteaching of school wide behaviors (NEST)
3. Community Service Projects

Not Meeting Expectations?

SOAR 8th Grade

SURPRISE!

Over the summer we have changed the way we are going to recognize, acknowledge, and prize a 8th grade students.

8th Graders are the leaders of our school and it is time we treated you as such

SOAR Cards (NEW)

When students meet the school wide expectations, teachers can acknowledge them with a SOAR Card

8th Grade SOAR Cards are now special and unique. 8th graders now have control over what they want to use their SOAR Cards on

Each SOAR Card as a $1 value. Students can now BUY/CASH Out to purchase different prizes, experiences, or events.

Cash Out Levels

Epic Prizes (50-100)

VIP Lounge, March Madness Room, Dodgeball Star Shirt, Class Party, Custom WP Gear, Grubhub Lunch With Friends, Grubhub with Teacher of Choice, Shadybrook Light Show Tickets, Pennsbury High School Sports Badge, Prom Parade VIP, NBA/NHL/NFL Jersey

Awesome Prizes (25 Tickets) Alternatives to OP

Wiffle Ball Tournament, Extra Gym Time, Walk the Track, Movie OP, Video Game Party, Technology Time, Board Game Cafe, LEGO Room, Starbucks Cafe + Snack Cart

Basic Prizes (1-10 Tickets)

Weekly Pretzels and Doughnuts, Front of the Lunch Line Passes

Social Media Shout Outs, Homework Passes, Positive Call Home, WP Gear

Customize and Dress a Teacher Day, Mystery Box, School Wide Shout Outs

Cash Out Levels

Ultimate Prizes (100+)

Apple Airpods

Stanley Water Bottles

Nintendo Switch 2

Custom Nikes/Jordans

The “Ultimate Student Lounge”

Meta Quest VR Headset

Phillies/Sixers Tickets

Pennsbury School Board Recognition

All Access Field Trip Pass

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LIMITED/EXCLUSIVE

Each 8th grade staff member will only have 20 tickets per week to give out to students.

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There is real value in every ticket, so choose wisely on how you spend them.

How do you “Cash Out”?

Friday/Wednesday Mornings

Each Wednesday doughnuts will be “FOR SALE” outside of the cafe. Each doughnut will be (6 tickets)

Each Friday pretzels will be “FOR SALE” outside of the cafe. Each pretzel will be (5 tickets)

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Snack Cart (Mondays OP)

Every Monday during OP, Mr. Costanzo will be around with a snack cart to cash out(drinks, snacks, candy) to be eaten at lunch. You may also cash out for more items from the menu at that time

Mail Order (When Applicable)

A Google “Order” Form will be placed on Schoology for all 8th graders. When you want to “Cash Out”, please drop the needed tickets in the mailbox outside of Mr. C’s room and complete the form. Your prize will be delivered to you if the cash out is complete.

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“Leadership is communicating a person's worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves”

25-26 SOAR Leadership Team Promises

Serve

Something

Greater

Iron

Sharpens

Iron

Loyalty

First

Always

Wait

With

Grace

Serve Something Greater

Definition:� Putting the needs of the team, school, or community ahead of your own personal wants. Choosing actions that help the bigger mission, not just yourself.

Examples:

• Volunteering to help set up for a school event even if you weren’t asked.�
• Cheering for teammates even when you’re not the one playing.�
• Organizing a charity drive to help a cause your school supports.

Loyalty

First

Always

Definition:� Standing by your team and your values, even when it’s not the easiest choice. Having each other’s backs in good times and hard times.

Examples:

• Not joining in when others gossip about a teammate.�
• Defending a classmate who’s being treated unfairly.�
• Staying committed to a project even when it gets challenging.

Iron

Sharpens

Iron

Definition:� Helping each other grow by challenging, encouraging, and pushing each other to be better. Being honest in a kind way so everyone improves.

Examples:

• Giving a teammate feedback on their speech so they can make it stronger.�
• Practicing together after school to help everyone master a skill.�
• Encouraging a friend to try something hard because you believe in them.

Wait

With

Grace

Definition:� Being patient and respectful when things take longer than expected or when you’re not in the spotlight. Using the waiting time to grow instead of complain.

Examples:

• Staying positive on the bench until it’s your turn to play.�
• Listening quietly during a meeting while others share ideas first.�
• Accepting that a decision takes time and trusting the process.

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August- November- The Twin Thieves Book Study

Each member of the team will receive their own copy of the book.

The book will be broken down into digestible sections. You will read and annotate the sections independently, then we will meet to discuss.

The SOAR Leadership Team will meet EVERY DAY 5 during OP.

November- January- The Falcon Hunt (23-24 Legcay Project)

Connection to our school wide PBIS Project.

Documents/Folder

Homeroom Work

Goal: To build authentic and fun teacher and student connections and relationship opportunities.

25-26 Tasks

1. How do we grow participation?
2. What is a participation goal this year?

November- February - Pennsbury Pinchers (24-15 Legcay Project)

Connection to our school wide PBIS Project.

Homeroom work

Goal: To spread positive messages and vibes to students and teachers in the building

25-26 Tasks:

• Move to a non-Field Day event
• Record events and feedback in committee

February-April- Creation and Launch of 25-26 Legacy Project

What mark are you leaving behind here at William Penn? Each Leadership Team will leave their mark by creating a project that fuels building wide connection.

What are our areas of need? What are we in need of here to make William Penn a more inclusive, kind, welcoming, and interconnected learning community?

More on this to come as we approach the winter months.

MLK Day of Service

• In an effort to teach and display Service Leadership, our team will partner with Pennsbury High School and their “Clean Team” to help beautify our community.
• Students will participate in a day of service on MLK Day.
• Date: January 19th
• Location: Pennsbury High School
• Time: 10:00-10:30 Presentation, 11:00-1:00 Community Clean Up

Student Voice Committee Formation and Leadership

• Step Up! Take The Lead!
• Our Student Leadership Team will lead “monthly” student voice meetings.
• At these meetings, you will ask targeted questions from student groups to gain feedback on our school culture.
• You will develop the questions (with the help of Mr. Soffer), lead the meetings, and develop solutions based on the data you collect

“Work Time”

Student Choice Section #1

Legacy Project Branstorm

What can you bring to the table as a team? �What do you want to add to our school community? �What does our school community need?

How will your project take form?

Student Voice Committee Branstorm

Develop a schedule (Day 5’s) where the team will meet.

Create a general invitation for students to receive.

Develop a leadership model to follow

Student Choice Section #2

Student Tips Brainstorm

Your team needs to develop TIPS for each slide, attached HERE.

Add TIPS to the slideshow

Create and develop a ON AIR schedule that your team can follow to know who is going on the announcements each week to announce the TIP

6th Grade Backdrop Creation

We want to create a backdrop for 6th graders on the first day of school. Use materials to create.

Share out

Next Meeting

1. Tomorrow @ Ultrazone- 2:00-3:45
2. First Teacher Day- Teacher Move In Day (August 28th)
1. 8:00-12:00- Goal: Introductions to Staff Members + Service to school community.
3. 6th grade Orientation Day: (September 2nd)
• 7th and 8th Grade Leaders Only (6th grade leaders are in school)
• 8:00-1:00- Support new students

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."

~ James Baldwin~

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