This month, students have been focusing on an essential life skill: Cooperation. We all encounter situations where working with others is necessary to accomplish a goal or task. Whether it’s with friends or new acquaintances, having the right tools to navigate teamwork helps build and maintain healthy relationships.

One way we define Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” The key elements of cooperation include:

• Doing Your Part – Contributing to the team’s success

• Listening to Others – Valuing each team member’s ideas

• Encouraging Others – Supporting and uplifting peers

Throughout the month, students have practiced these important skills in class and during structured activities. A special highlight was Field Day, where students had hands-on opportunities to collaborate and work as a team to achieve their shared objectives. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and teamwork in action!

We encourage you to continue reinforcing the value of cooperation at home by engaging in activities that require teamwork, such as completing a puzzle together, playing cooperative games, or working on a small family project.

~ Ms. Mahan