February 2026

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This month, we are focusing on kindness—and how the words we say and the actions we choose can make a big difference in someone’s day. We’ve been talking with students about the idea of a “bucket.” Everyone carries an invisible bucket, and kind words and actions fill it up, while unkind words or actions can empty it out.

When students share a smile, give a compliment, help a friend, or include someone who feels left out, they are filling buckets—both their own and others’. On the other hand, hurtful words, teasing, or ignoring others can cause buckets to feel a little emptier.

Students can show kindness at school by:

• Using polite and encouraging words

• Helping classmates and teachers

• Including others during play and activities

• Showing patience and understanding
  
  

They can also practice kindness at home by:

• Helping with chores

• Speaking respectfully to family members

• Sharing and taking turns

• Saying “thank you” and “I love you”
  
  

When we choose kindness, we help create a positive, caring environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Let’s keep filling buckets—one kind word and one kind action at a time!

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility during recent inclement weather closures. To ensure we meet the required instructional time, we will follow the make-up schedule: school will be in session on Monday, February 16. This date was originally scheduled as Winter Break; however, students will now report to school. School will be extended until 3:25 p.m. on the following Wednesdays (these dates were originally early-release days): March 18, April 1, April 8, April 15.