PYP
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MYP
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Month | Attribute | Students strive to… |
September | Communicators | * Express feelings, thoughts, and ideas in words and through art, music, and drama * Share thoughts and feelings with others effectively in English and mother-tongue language(s) |
October | Inquirers | * Ask good questions * Not give up easily * Refer to other sources of information * Seek-out new knowledge independently |
November | Open-Minded | * Listen to other people’s thoughts and ideas * Accept more than one point of view * Be eager to experience new things |
December | Caring | * Be thoughtful of others * Show empathy towards other people and situations * Be helpful towards others |
January | Risk-Takers | * Be willing to make mistakes and try new things, both in-and-out of school * Try to do things in an unfamiliar way * Use good judgment and act on their own initiatives |
February | Principled | * Show honesty and integrity * Make good decisions * Accept responsibility for their actions and views * Stand up for what they know is right |
March | Balanced | * Learn about the importance of good health and a healthy lifestyle * Use time wisely and develop organizational skills * Show awareness of emotions and shows control of them * Demonstrate good hygiene, eating habits, and appear well rested |
April | Thinkers | * Link what they know with something new-transfer of knowledge * Build on other people’s ideas * Make connections between new concepts * Demonstrate original thinking and ideas |
May | Knowledgeable | * Learn about themselves and the world around them * Use knowledge to solve problems * Value knowledge * Express knowledge in a variety of ways |
June | Reflective | * Think about what they do and say * Think about what they are learning * Learn from past mistakes * Be aware of the effect of their actions and words on others * Accept the consequences for their behavior and actions |
John M. Smyth Elementary I.B. World School
1059 W. 13th St., Chicago, IL 60608-1526 Located in University Village, 28th Ward Office: 773-534-7180; Fax: 773-534-7127 General Email: smythschool@cps.edu Site Managed by Weebly for CPS Site Last Updated: April 21, 2024 |
Dana M. Turner, Principal
Kiyana Grayer, Assistant Principal Dr. Pamela Smith-Nash, Counselor Jonathan Horowitz, MYP IB (6-8) Coord. Debra Ellis, PYP IB (3-5) Coord. Cynthia Peacock, PYP IB (PK-2) Coord. Michelle Crosby, Case Manager |