The WITS program is a literature based program created to help children prevent victimization, such as bullying, discrimination and lateral violence. The LEADS program is also literature based, and challenges students to become leaders in their community. It also encourages understanding of different perspectives using five problem-solving strategies.
Students kicked off the year by learning about our H.O.W.L. Behavior Matrix—a schoolwide approach that helps us build positive behaviours and a strong school community. Each letter represents a focus we will work toward throughout the year, and we’re starting with “O” for Ownership.
In Elementary, our Ownership focus connects with WITS/LEADS, giving students practical strategies for handling challenging situations. Our learning is also brought to life through focus books: Lower Elementary students will explore Respect and Take Care of Things by Elizabeth Verdick, while Upper Elementary students will explore Restart by Gordon Korman.
In Middle School, students will put Ownership into action through our “Coyotes Own It!” class challenges, where they’ll show what ownership looks like and encourage others along the way.
*Books can be found at your local library to read with your child.