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This was a presentation made about Families which is a program for character education at Head-Royce School, Oakland.TRANSCRIPT
Families-a way to build community
Lea Van Ness, Judy Kennedy and Leslie PowellCAIS-Head Royce School
Who is here as a first time teacher wanting to build
community in their school?
Who is here as a team interested in integrating a
community program into your school?
How many of you are administrators looking
to include a way to build a more cohesive
community?
What is it?
Our goal is to help you launch this program at your
school
Benefits of FamiliesA way to build community in the lower school
5th grade leadership opportunities
Strengthen connections and creates a bond amongst students that wouldn’t normally exist
Helps students feel a sense of belonging in a smaller group within the larger group
Introduces traditions that students look forward to annually
Where did Families come from?
Desire to establish whole school community
Originated about 18 years ago
Evolved to include:
community service
multiculturalism/diversity
character education
How does it work?
Supervisor plus committee
Student body is divided into cross grade level groups K-5 (about 14 students per group)
Families meet six times a year
Families don’t change year to year
Aches and PainsWhen you do meet as a Family what do you do
Hard for kindergarteners
Sense of commitment to the program buy-in
Continuity in each Family
Project based can be difficult
Needs a purpose
Community service
Redefined Families
Character Education
Purpose is clear
Flexible curriculum
Reflection
AttributesHonestyRespectCourageJusticeLoyalty
Kindness Campaign
Kindness to selfKindness to others
Kindness to the environmentKindness to the community
Kindness to the world
Random Acts of Kindness
Random Acts of Kindness
Making a Difference
Making a difference to self
Making a difference with others
Making a difference in the community
Making a difference in the world
How could you integrate Families?
Hidden curriculum exists
Health
Ecoliteracy
Service learning
Character education
Multiculturalism