Hilliard IB PYP News
Hilliard Elementary begins 2015-16 as an authorized International Baccalaureate World
School, offering the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)
Hilliard Elementary is proud to announce its authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School status, offering
the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), beginning with the 2015-16 school year. It generally takes three to four years to
fully implement the IB PYP and seek authorization, which requires teachers to write and teach units of inquiry that
challenge students to apply their knowledge in real world situations and to follow the learner profile and IB attitudes.
Students at Hilliard have benefited during these years from individual and collaborative activities to boost their academic
curiosity and ownership of their own learning.
The IB learner profile & IB attitudes
The learner profile attributes and IB attitudes are emphasized throughout the school to help create an environment in
which learning and learners can flourish.
Through the ​
IB learner profile​
, all learners strive to be: ​
Balanced, Caring, Communicators, Inquirers, Knowledgeable,
Open-minded, Principled, Reflective, Risk-takers, and Thinkers.​
“The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement
st​
translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21​
century… It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus
the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose” (Making the PYP Happen, 2009)
In an IB PYP culture, all learners strive to show the ​
IB attitudes​
in their daily lives, in and out of school. These attitudes
are ​
Appreciation, Commitment, Confidence, Cooperation, Creativity, Commitment, Empathy, Enthusiasm,
Independence, Integrity, Respect and Tolerance.
Ask your children about the ​
Essential Agreements​
they created with their teachers and classmates during the first week
of school to help guide their behavior and learning throughout the year. These agreements are developed by students,
with teach guidance, to help create an environment where inquiry can flourish.
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Hilliard IB PYP News
“Pawsitive” Tuesdays: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful
Family involvement and support of student learning is key in the IB PYP learning environment. As partners, Hilliard staff
and families continue to work together to help our students develop. Through Hilliard’s “Pawsitive” Tuesdays ​
promoting
positive behaviors​
, we will concentrate on specific IB attitudes and learner profile attributes each month. Adults in the
school nominate a student each month who exemplifies a highlighted attitude or attribute during the month.
During an assembly on Sept. 1, students will be introduced to the learner profile attribute: ​
Knowledgeable ​
and the IB
attitude: ​
Enthusiasm.
Here are some things you can do at home to encourage your child to demonstrate this month’s attribute and attitude:
Knowledgeable​
:​
Students will explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in­depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Activities for Parents:
● Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond to the topics being covered in school. ● Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it: 1. “Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?” 2. “Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of history?" ● Encourage your child to become familiar with current events and to read the newspaper and watch the news, when appropriate.
Enthusiasm:​
Encourage your child to enjoy learning and willingly put effort into the learning process.
Hilliard Mission Statement
Hilliard Elementary School
educates for excellence by
providing an environment that
promotes globally-minded,
compassionate, lifelong learners
who are knowledgeable and
socially responsible citizens.
All shirts will
be green.
Short sleeved
are 50/50
Long sleeved
are 100%
cotton
On Pawsitive Tuesdays, students
and staff are encouraged to wear
their Pawsitive Tuesday t-shirts,
Hilliard spiritwear or green.
T-shirt order forms are attached
and available on the school
website.
Due Sept. 18, 2015
Westlake City Schools Mission Statement
We Educate for Excellence…Empowering all students to achieve their educational goals, to direct their lives and to
contribute to society.
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