We have a new focus at Christie Elementary this year! We want everyone at Christie to know that "WE ARE FAMILY!"
We started our first day of art getting to know each other! We created a circle of community in our art room this week, but every student at Christie will be a part of a circle each morning in their regular classroom on a daily basis.
Each student had an opportunity to share their name and tell something they were excited about this upcoming school year. Circles provide students and teachers opportunities to build relationships and trust.
Every person had an opportunity to hold the talking piece while everyone else listened!
Each teacher also has a safe space to go if a student is mad, sad or anxious. This is another way we are building community by giving students strategies get their emotions under control.
Our goal is to create a safe environment where everyone can learn and is welcome!
I shared my personal story about myself and my family with my students as well.
One very important thing you can learn from my story is that you have the power to choose! You can choose who you want to be and overcome difficult things!
