Letter from Board of Principals
As October closes, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on this month’s core value: Respect. Respect is not only fundamental to our community here at PennSchool, but it’s also a value that strengthens every interaction and relationship we build. This year, we are excited to introduce a new student leadership group, the Prefects. These students have stepped forward to encourage their peers to follow school rules and foster a culture of respect throughout the school. Please join me in showing them support and appreciation as they dedicate their time to this important and noble role.
This month, our students worked hard during the End of Quarter 1 exams, demonstrating a commitment to their studies. After a period of focus and discipline, it was great to see everyone unwind and enjoy the Halloween festivities. It was wonderful to see the creativity and spirit on display!
I also want to take a moment to celebrate all the students who participated in the Spelling Bee this month. It takes courage and perseverance to stand in front of your peers and compete, and I want to extend special congratulations to those who made it to the final rounds and beyond. Your hard work and determination are inspiring!
As we continue to emphasize respect this month, I’d like to share some tips with our parents on how you can help foster this value at home:
- Model Respect: Children learn by example, so one of the best ways to teach respect is by modeling it in your daily interactions – whether it’s showing kindness to others, listening attentively, or speaking politely.
- Encourage Empathy: Help your child understand how their actions affect others. Ask questions like, “How would you feel if someone treated you that way?” This helps build empathy, which is closely linked to respect.
- Set Clear Expectations: Be consistent about expectations for respectful behavior at home, such as using polite language, listening when someone is speaking, and respecting personal boundaries.
- Praise Respectful Behavior: Acknowledge and praise your child when you see them demonstrating respect toward others, reinforcing that it’s an important and valued trait.
- Teach Problem-Solving: When conflicts arise, encourage your child to express their feelings respectfully and help them find solutions that take other people’s perspectives into account.
Together, we can continue to instill the value of respect in our students both inside and outside the classroom.
As always, thank you to our entire PennSchool community for your ongoing support. Let’s continue to inspire each other to be the best we can be.
Warm regards,
Mr. Tim Nelson – AP Principal
