Student rewarded for kindness
Ava Grace Elsner, a 7-year-old student at Venetia Elementary School, was recognized recently for her acts of kindness.
Elsner has been a big help to a special needs student in her class and was the only child at Venetia to receive the award.
Elsner was referred to Venetia leadership for her acts – a contrast to the reason most students are “referred” to the principal. This year, the school’s guidance counselor implemented a positive referral program with the goal of outweighing discipline referrals with positive ones. The recognized students become role models for their peers.
Elsner was one of the first students to receive a positive referral.