ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS

As part of its District Mission and Vision, Lolo School District annually adopts and integrates “Essential Concepts” as part of its educational process. All Lolo School District employees practice and embeds the monthly Essential Concepts into their work and instruction. We strongly encourage parents and community members to embrace the Essential Concepts and provide further reinforcement for these practical and important aspects of providing and effective and successful education for students.

SEPTEMBER: BUILD A POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE

Be respectful

Be responsible

Be ready to learn

OCTOBER: Set Positive Goals

Set measurable and attainable goals

Be positive

Persevere

NOVEMBER: Digital Citizenship

Hold yourself accountable

Think before you post

Understand differences between personal and private information and practice proper use online

DECEMBER: Communication

Ask for help when needed

Clarify your understanding

Use "I statements" to express your feelings and needs

Discuss emotions with trusted adults

JANUARY: Sportsmanship

Play by the rules

Tell the truth

Congratulate others

Give yourself credit

FEBRUARY: Problem Solving

Regulate emotions

Identify a goal'

Develop strategies

Keep trying

MARCH: Community

Set and respect boundaries

Use empathy

Practice active listening

Celebrate diversity

APRIL: Confidence

Build trust in yourself and others

Identify your strengths and areas of growth

Try new things

Practice

MAY/JUNE:  Transitions

Celebrate accomplishments

Express gratitude

Reflect on experience


LOLO STUDENTS ARE:

Respectful
Responsible
Ready to Learn