One of the things that first drew me to Eagle Ridge Academy
was the Pillars on the website. I was impressed there was a school that was
taking the time to educate students on perseverance and integrity among
others. I spent the first semester of the school year
watching those pillars in action and talking to faculty on how to truly help
Lower School students learn to live the pillars. I also worked with the Leadership Advisory Team
on a vision I had to recognize students for their achievements in connection to
the pillars. We have come up with a
sticker program to begin to recognize students on a regular basis when they
demonstrate the qualities we are trying to instill related to the pillars. Stickers of the pillars have been created and
printed for all staff to use in this program.
Whenever a staff member sees a student demonstrating pillar behavior a
sticker is given with the appropriate pillar highlighted. Students can wear these stickers (if they
want) or put them in their planners for you to see when they come home. If you see your student with one of these
stickers, please take the time to ask why he or she received it. Staff members at ERA will do the same when they
see students who are wearing these stickers.
By working together we can show students how important these qualities are
and how they are valued in all places (not just at school). It is just another way for parents and
teachers to work as a team in the education of all of our ERA students.
On February 14th, all ERA Lower School students
may wear Valentine’s Day socks.
The Lower School will be following the Upper School in the
adjustment to the dress code to allow students to wear boots to school. If students wear snow boots, they will still
need other shoes to change into, but everyday boots are allowed. Please note students should not be wearing
dress boots with heels that would make it difficult for them to get
around. Since this is a new addition to
the dress code we may be making adjustments to it as we see boots that do not
work for everyday activities.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Baier
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