Positive Movement Foundation

Staff/teacher appreciation events: staff focused programs intended to show appreciation to the school staff and support them in bringing their best for the kids. These events include a monthly catered lunch and events. Lunches: monthly catered lunches for staff foster community and morale among staff, who play a crucial role in student success.staff appreciation events: monthly programs such as cpr training, sound baths, acupuncture, and meditation amongst other activities allow staff to recharge.team-building outings: local outings strengthen staff bonds and provide a welcome break.

Fun fridays: monthly on campus events with snacks, music, dance contests, and prizes, where students are recognized and rewarded, play games and partake in a variety of activities from soccer, hockey etc. The goal is to bring joy and engaging activities that reduce tension, fights and increase morale.

For studentswellness wednesdays & therapy tuesdays: bi-weekly therapy dog visits help ease stress, particularly for students with special needs or behavioral challenges. Saturday school classes: free classes introducing students to unique activities such as mindfulness, cpr certification, yoga, art, and more.incentive trips & prizes: we reward students for achieving academic metrics like gpa, attendance, or participation through field trips and other incentives.positivity gardens: we fund school gardens where students learn to plant, grow, and care for food, fostering hands-on learning and life skills. Smiles for miles: shopping event for 15 of the neediest families at each school selected by school staff.for staffstaff member of the month: each month, two staff members chosen by peers are recognized with gift cards. Additional supportwe work closely with school leadership to address unique needs, including holiday toy drives, turkey drives, and academic incentive programs. For example, we partner with belmont park to offer students a day at a theme park, often their first such experience. Other programs include hand up project, where families dealing with specific financial issues are supported by our foundation as requested and brought to our attention by school administrators.