Abandon the idea that we have to be like everyone else in order to fit in. We are not ever going to be the same and we are part of the group just the same. We are a school of diverse learners, parents and teachers, and the diversity of our school community lends itself to an enriched understanding of what makes us special. In September we will highlight with students that each and every person is a valued member of our community. We want to foster connections and friendships in classrooms, develop respect for our peers, and develop a sense of responsibility to our self and others, because achieving an inclusive, accepting learning environment takes a commitment from each person. Cooperation increases learning, and cooperation requires that children utilize complex social skills to achieve a common goal. In September students will explore questions like How do my actions affect others? What behaviors and attitudes permit people to get along and belong? Why are rules impo...
my ideas about learning and leading, contributing and questioning, my family and my work.