Younger students will be challenged to "walk in someone else's shoes" in order to help them begin to understand someone else's perspective and what they might be feeling in a given situation.

Our 4th and 5th grade students will be working on "Stempathy" projects. This combines STEM (science, technology,engineering and math) with empathy. Students will be given scenarios that describe a barrier a pretend student is experiencing. Then they will be challenged to create a product that would break down their barrier.

Developing empathy is a key step in your child's emotional growth and path to being a good friend, classmate and community member.

Character Counts

December is our opportunity to review the three pillars we covered this fall. Trustworthiness, Respect and Responsibility. Here is a reminder of what those pillars entail.

TRUSTWORTHINESS

• • Be honest. Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal.
  • Have integrity. Do what you say you’ll do.
  • Keep your promises.
  • Be loyal. Stand by your values.

RESPECT

• • Follow the Golden Rule.
  • Be accepting of differences.
  • Be courteous to others.
  • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
  • Be considerate of others’ feelings.

RESPONSIBILITY

• • Do what you are supposed to do. Try your best.
  • Persevere. Keep on trying.
  • Be self-disciplined.
  • Think before you act. Consider the consequences.
  • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes.