In order to promote positive behaviour and recognizing the accomplishment of our students, Miramichi Rural School has adopted the Bucket Filler Program.  Bucket Filling is an easy-to-understand concept that involves all our students, K-8.  Everyone carries an invisible bucket that holds our good thoughts and feelings. When our  buckets are full, we feel happy and when our buckets are empty, we  feel sad.  Children quickly understand that they can fill buckets when they do and say things that are kind, considerate, caring, and respectful. They also learn that when they are mean, inconsiderate, uncaring, or disrespectful, they dip into buckets and remove those good feelings. Even the youngest child understands that actions and words can either fill a bucket or dip into it.  During this school year we are encouraging, reminding, and recognizing everyone’s efforts to be bucket fillers at home, at school, and everywhere they go.  We are excited about this program and look forward to your support.  Each week, homeroom teachers will nominate a student from their class who has demonstrated the qualities of a "bucket filler".  This student will receive a certificate and their photo taken to be displayed in the main lobby for all to see.  Photo's will also be available on our website by clicking on the Bucket Filler Program tab.  I hope you join us in promoting this program and congratulating our weekly bucket fillers.