The Weekly Update Panther Pride

Dear Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Families,

This month, our Character Strong focus is Honesty—telling the truth, keeping our word, and choosing what is right even when it’s hard. In Character Strong, honesty is more than simply “not lying.” It’s about building trust, taking responsibility for our actions, and learning to repair mistakes with courage and kindness. When children practice honesty, they strengthen their relationships, feel more confident, and develop the integrity needed to navigate challenges. Families can support this at home by celebrating truthful moments, talking openly about mistakes, and modeling how to make things right. Together, we can help our students grow into trustworthy, responsible young people who understand that honesty strengthens our school community.

Your partner in education,

Dr. Konowalow and Ms. Jaeck

Honesty Grade 1

Honesty Grade 2

Honesty Grade 3

Honesty Grade 4

Honesty Grade 5

Student of the Week and Month:

Earning Student of the Week or Month honors as part of a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) school acknowledgement program can be an exciting and motivating way for students to be recognized for positive behavior. Here are the ways in which students can earn Student of the Week or Month honors:

Students who follow their Lunch ROARS throughout the week earn a special privilege on Fridays—the chance to sit with a friend in the lunchroom. This simple reward does more than encourage positive behavior; it helps build friendships across the grade level and strengthens our school community. By practicing respect, ownership, a positive attitude, responsibility, and safety during lunch, students not only enjoy a fun end‑of‑week celebration but also learn the social skills that help them thrive together.