Our Concord Core Beliefs

At Concord School, we promise to open our doors to the community to provide students with a safe, inviting, and positive experience where students can dare to dream and reach their full potential.

At Concord School, we believe learning is constant when it is meaningful, individualized, and engaging.

At Concord School, we believe learning is a life long journey which happens through patience, caring and encouragement.

At Concord School, we believe learning is most effective when parents and teachers come together to meet the unique needs of students in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Triptico...free, on-line tech resources

Triptico...free, on-line tech resources: http://www.triptico.co.uk/
If you have not already, I encourage you to go to this website above and told the Triptico tech resources. They are awesome. Things such as class magnets (awesome for word study), a class timer, class roster (it will randomly call on students for you), and much more are all a part of this easy download.

Coaching Children in Handling Conflicts

It is no secret that this time of year comes with great anticipation for the testing season, daily joys with students' grasping concepts that have been difficult for them all year, and unfortunately, student conflicts. As students return from recess, drama often walks in the door as well. As we continue our work as a district of character, it is important for us to give our students tools for handling conflicts. I hope the attached article will help give you some new ideas in how to help your students with their peer conflicts.
The main points:
Cooling off when upset
Speaking directly to each other
Speaking assertively, honestly, and kindly
Listening carefully to others and accurately paraphrasing their words
Proposing solutions and agreeing on a solution to try
The article can be found at: http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/article/coaching-children-handling-everyday-conflicts