Character Education

NPSD 2022 - 2023 Character Education theme

“I BELONG, YOU BELONG, WE BELONG”

Our goal with this year’s theme “I BELONG, YOU BELONG, WE BELONG” is to foster a culture of “belonging” which will help the children develop friendship, commitment, acceptance and care for all. This “sense of belonging” will move students to act in an inclusive way, go out of their way for others, and appreciate all for who they are. As the school year progresses, we will engage our students in meaningful activities that will give them the power to choose their own path. We will provide them with the skills, practice, courage, and confidence to persevere and grow.

As always, the “I BELONG, YOU BELONG, WE BELONG” theme will be carried over into the hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds during the current school year. Throughout the course of the school year the students will be involved in learning activities designed to develop good character, foster a sense of belonging, and empower them to make good choices for themselves. Many of these activities will be school-based programs as well as multi-level interconnecting activities involving High School and Middle School students visiting the elementary schools and our students visiting them. All the while, we will be working on developing positive relationships and helping each other internalize the message of acceptance, respect, kindness, and empathy for others.