Throughout the school year, teachers encourage positive behavior in many different ways. During the week of ISTEP testing, Mrs. Melinda Richardson rewarded her 4th grade students at DM with “ISTEP Bucks” when they exhibited positive behavior traits. At the end of the week, she held an auction and the students were able to use the “ISTEP Bucks” to bid on several different items or fun events. To get the top prize, the students were able to pool some of their money together and win a pie in the face of Mrs. Richardson.