RISD REPORT
Rockdale Intermediate School’s Principal Kathy Pelzel has a very interesting topic this week.
I think we can all benefit from the importance of this topic.
As we begin a new year with our coworkers, students, parents, and community members we often find ourselves reflecting on the previous year.
Reflecting on what went well, what could have been done better, and what to look forward to in the upcoming year.
Teachers and students often use the holiday break as a great reset for everyone to come back refreshed and ready to tackle the new year, and our spring semester of instruction, assessments, and campus activities.
With this being said we look at the opportunity for students to use their interaction to support others.
Our campus participated in lessons on compassion prior to the Christmas break.
We practiced how to identify when someone is struggling on the inside or the outside.
This is often observed by a peer’s body language, verbal tones, or general disposition.
Students were encouraged to identify areas of support for others who were struggling.
These lessons and activities spurred positive behavior across the campus that included increased levels of sharing, including others, positive words with peers, and supporting students and staff during a challenging time of the year.
Our student organizations increased their involvement by helping with Christmas Roundup, increasing campus donations, and volunteering with local animal shelters.
This included Student Council, GT, Leadership Club, and EAFK Rotary Club.
We have seen the concept of compassion begin to grow within our students and it has become contagious.
Students make it a point to include others sitting alone at lunch, class interactions are more positive, and teachers are increasing their involvement in the campus compassion movement as well.
At RIS we look forward to the compassion movement growing as the new year presents many opportunities for positive growth.
We challenge the community to jump on board with us as we grow in our compassion for others.
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