OWNCS Elementary PYP Newsletter

Principal's Message

Dear OWN 3 Families,

As we step into the new year and reflect on the possibilities ahead, I am filled with gratitude for our school community’s shared commitment to growth and excellence. January brings with it not only a fresh start but also an opportunity to focus on our Pillar of Truth.

Truth is a foundation for trust, learning, and meaningful relationships. It calls on us to be honest in our words, actions, and reflections. This month, we are emphasizing the importance of speaking truthfully, standing up for what is right, and seeking understanding through curiosity and openness.

In our classrooms, teachers are guiding students to explore truth by asking thoughtful questions, critically analyzing information, and being authentic in their learning. We are also encouraging our students to reflect on how they can demonstrate truth in their everyday choices—whether it’s owning up to a mistake, being truthful with peers, or pursuing knowledge with integrity.

January is a wonderful time to practice truthfulness, as we set intentions for the year ahead. By embracing truth, we can build deeper connections with one another and strengthen the trust that makes our school community so special.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can inspire our students to live out the value of truth in ways that will positively impact their learning and their lives.

Wishing you and your families a year filled with truth, growth, and new possibilities!

With Gratitude,

Principal Pryor

School Initiative

Pillar of the Month - Truth

Being truthful is important in every aspect of a students life. They must understand the honestly builds a strong community by creating trust between others and themselves.
- I can show truth at home by:
  - - Telling full stories about my day.
    - Making promises and keeping them.
    - Journaling my true feelings about things in order to express myself.
    - Being myself all the time.
- I can show truth at school by:
  - - Sharing true facts about information.
    - Saying honest things.
    - Acknowledging the truth and ignoring anything false.
    - Doing what I am supposed to at all times.
    - Reading stories that have the theme of truth.
- I can show truth in my community by:
  - - Not littering
    - Telling the truth about things.
    - Helping others to my full ability.

Learner Profile of the Month - Principled

Students are principled when they are always doing the right thing. They understand that doing the right thing is so important wherever they go. They are able to make connections that doing the right thing creates a comfortable, safe, and effective community. These students are constantly prepared to be positive members in their community.
I can be principled at home by:
- - Completing chores before I am asked to do them.
  - Helping out when needed.
  - Playing nicely with my family and friends.
I can be principled at school by:
- - Completing tasks on time.
  - Following school rules.
  - Being kind to everyone in the school.
I can be principled in my community by:
- - Saying hello to people when I enter new places.
  - Saying excuse me.
  - Making positive choices outside.
  - Being careful when I am near people.
  - Speaking at the appropriate volume to not disturb others.

Community Spotlight

The following students have shown that they are principled. They are able to do the right thing all the time. They hold themselves accountable without the support of others.

First Grade: Samantha O., Mrs. Aguilar's Class

Second Grade: Liam R., Ms. Ross's Class

Third Grade: Yareme V., Ms. Goode and Ms. T's Class

Literature Suggestions for Truth:

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

A story about a boy that tells lies as a joke. When he is in real danger and needs people to believe him, they don't.

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

A story about a boy that tells lies to make his classmates like him. In the end this plan does not work out.

The Empty Pot

A story about how honesty will bring reward.

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