October 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Each year, the first week of October is designated as The Week of Respect, a statewide initiative dedicated to promoting kindness, empathy, and respectful behavior among students. Students will engage in various activities, lessons, and discussions focused on respect and building healthy relationships.
We have created a Unity Tree in the main hallway as a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students will be asked to write on bright-colored fall leaves to reflect positive messages about respect, unity, and acceptance. They will then hang their leaves on the Unity Tree, creating a mosaic of personal expression, reminding us that we are all unique and different, but friends just the same.
Our goal is to create a supportive environment where every student feels safe, valued, and respected. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they are learning and how we can all work together to build a community of care and understanding.
Let’s all wear ORANGE on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
Sincerely,
Kristin Gudenkauf
Principal