Who We Are
Nature of Self and Community
Central Idea
Key Concepts
Function Students will learn how everything has a purpose within a community . | Responsibility Students will learn that community members make choices and have responsibilities within their community. | Connection Students will learn how individuals and communities are interacting systems. |
Learner Profiles
Caring Students will learn how to care for others, themselves, and the community. | Principled Students will learn about following rules and responsibilities, making changes to rules and responsibilities when needed for the good of all, | Communicator Students will learn how rules and responsibilities are communicated, how to introduce and speak up for yourself within a community |
Principled
Family Discussion Questions
These discussion questions will help your child make connections outside of the classroom. This will deepen their learning including their ability to ask their own questions and discuss complex concepts.
- Where can symbols be found in and around our home?
- How do we address conflict at home?
- What questions do we have about rules and/or conflict?
- How do community members work together?
Family Engagement
We value your knowledge, time, and dedication to you child and their education. Hearing from families helps students make connections and strength their learning.
Please choose one prompt to complete by 9/24:
1) In class/virtual class visit: Describe your morning routine on a school day. How are responsibilities similar and different between adults and kids during your morning routine?
2) Send in a short video clip of your family discussing- What rules do you have in your household? How did you develop your rules?
3) Send in a picture of how your family sets the table for dinner.
Videos and pictures can be shared via Class Dojo messaging or email. In class/virtual class visit can be scheduled by contacting your child鈥檚 homeroom teacher.
Inquiry: How do beliefs and values shape communities?
Books to Enjoy
Contact Us:
路 SLGressieg@buffaloschools.org- Mrs. Gressieg
路 JEJohnston@buffaloschools.org, -Ms. Johnston
路 SFHyde@buffaloschools.org- Mrs. Hyde
- JPiaggione@buffaloschools.org- Miss Piaggione
路 ARReeb@buffaloschools.org - Mrs. Reeb
路 KSanbelmo@buffaloschools.org- Ms. Sanbelmo
路 JLWoodward@buffaloschools.org- Mrs. Woodward
路 DKWulf@buffaloschools.org- Mrs. Wulf