Oak Knoll Elementary School

and 

Culture

Jeanie Ritchie grant

Book of the month: February

Teammates by Peter Golenbock

Life Skill of the Month: 

Self-Discipline

Materials to use this month:

click here for more information about teaching self discipline at home

Goals of the Life Skills and Culture Program:

·      Provide the foundation for personal and social growth in all students.

·      Teach the Life Skills through multicultural literature and build a common language and camaraderie at our school and in our district.

·      Select literature that provides a “mirror” for students to see a reflection of themselves, within the pages of a book.

PROGRAM:

• This program was launched in August 2011.
• One Life Skill will be spotlighted monthly and visible throughout the school and on the website.
• Classroom teachers will read, the selected book representing the life skill for the month, to their class. The book will be on display in the library and office.
• Students will keep a life skills journal and/or participate in other classroom or school activities (including an office display).
• Parent education opportunities and school assemblies will be planned with the life skill schedule in mind.

Success evaluation:

• Include a question about this program on the school survey.
• Collect feedback from students, teachers, and staff members.