Dear Families,

This month, our IB PYP focus highlights the Learner Profile attribute Knowledgeable. Being knowledgeable means more than memorizing facts—it means building understanding, making connections, and using what we learn to ask new questions about the world. Throughout February, you will see students doing more of the thinking in classrooms as teachers guide learning through inquiry, discussion, and problem-solving. When students are encouraged to explain their thinking and make meaning for themselves, they grow into confident learners who truly understand what they are learning—and why it matters.

Principal McAfee

• Asking more questions about what they’re learning

• Explaining their thinking instead of just giving an answer

• Making connections between subjects (reading, science, math, social studies)

• Using evidence from a text, notes, or their work to justify their ideas

• Taking time to solve problems and work through challenges