Leaders use their talents and passion to make a difference in the world. Enjoy the talents of this first grade class.
-Habit 8: Find Your Voice
Third grade students embrace the Leader in Me process. Listen and read about Classroom Mission Statements, Leadership Notebooks, Wildly Important goals (WIGs), and 8 Habits of Highly Effective People.
We continue to build a more equitable class and school culture by aligning the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with student learning that is centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Arts and crafts is a way to celebrate the contributions of various cultures.
Creativity takes courage! It can be scary to try something different. But it's worth it. Trying new things allows you to gain knowledge, confidence, and expertise.
First grade students demonstrate how they implement the 7 Habits. Pennycook Scholars journal and plan how to be leaders in a classroom and set Wildly Important Goals (WIGs).
Morning meetings build social and emotional connections, helping each student feel like a valuable member of their classroom team. The meetings provide a daily structure that sets the tone for a powerful day ahead—beginning with key academic and social-emotional learning and reinforcing a positive classroom culture where everyone contributes.
Classrooms that include music and art have a tremendous Circle of Influence in shaping our school's leadership culture and environment. Enjoy the music and art of this first grade class.
Leader in Me implementation can flourish beyond our wildest expectations. Ululani Ka' ai Pu'a shares how the 7 Habits have helped her during distance learning.
This third grade student reflects on her experiences with distance learning.