Citizens and Scholars

BUILDING CITIZENS & SCHOLARS IN OUR CLASSROOM:

Starting this year, each month we introduce a different "Learner Profile Trait" through morning meeting and other classroom activities. Once a month children that demonstrate the trait are chosen to be recognized publicly at school. At the end of each month we gather with the rest of the school for an assembly to celebrate our collective learning and development of each characteristic. One way to reinforce the concepts, skills, and traits being explored at school is by continuing the discussion with your family at dinner, in the car, or at bedtime.

Below the Learner Profile Traits are listed according to each month in the school year

September . . . OPEN MINDED

Being willing to listen to and consider new ideas and understanding that first assumptions might not be accurate.

Being respectful, objective, and able to see things from multiple perspectives.

October . . . LEADERS

Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Empowering and supporting others.

Constantly finding ways to improve oneself. Maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.

November . . . RECEPTIVE & REFLECTIVE TO FEEDBACK

Valuing feedback to help oneself improve and further develop skills to achieve personal growth.

Reflecting critically about past experiences to inform future progress.

Being aware of individual strategies, feelings, actions, and how these effect others.

December . . . EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

Clearly conveying thoughts, questions, solutions, and ideas in multiple ways,

including verbally, written, and digitally.

January . . . CREATIVE & CRITICAL THINKERS

Thinking before acting. Routinely examining problems in new ways and seeking to find creative solutions.

Using one's own imagination to express oneself and develop new ideas. Using the design process to guide thinking.

February . . . FLEXIBLE & ADAPTABLE COLLABORATORS

Adapting to change and being able to work in a variety of environments.

Valuing other people's strengths and learning from them.

Effectively working with others to reach mutual goals - combining talents, expertise, and smarts.

Actively listening to others' ideas and contributing one's own. Functioning as part of a team.

March . . . ACADEMIC RISK TAKERS

Driven, determined, and willing to accept new and difficult challenges.

Being resourceful and viewing mistakes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow.

April . . . ENTREPRENEURS

Thinking differently and being resilient in the quest to be innovative. Persevering through difficult tasks.

Identifying needs or challenges and proactively finding solutions to address them.

May . . . SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS

Managing one's own goals and time.

The ability to work independently, and take initiative to advance one's own skill levels.

Being committed to learning as a lifelong process. Taking pride in one's own work.