Moments of courage and compassion

Courage and compassion in Nursery at 8:30am

 

A student holding a new friend's hand.

 

Another singing a favorite song for the class.

 

And a third one calling mom on the pretend phone to tell her how much fun school is

 

 

Courage and compassion in assembly at 2:30pm

 

The eighth grade co-presidents giving their first speeches to the school.

 

Teachers telling tales of challenges from their own elementary school days.

 

A fourth grade student leading the school song, and her classmates all joining in.

 

 

More bravery:

 

The assembly also included the introduction of Sara Barielles's song Brave, chosen as a theme song for this year.

 

You're at a special school when the youngest students understand what these lyrics mean.

 

You're at a special school when the oldest students leap up and sing along in full voice.

 

 

 

Also

Yes, the eighth graders do have matching personalized team t-shirts.