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PYP Sep. 22

Welcome back to the Portledge PYP Corner! In this edition, we will be focusing on our first (of six) transdisciplinary themes and seeing how this theme looks at Portledge. Our first transdisciplinary theme is Who We Are. This theme explores the nature of the self and human relationships. It focuses on understanding identity, values, beliefs, and how individuals relate to others within their communities and the wider world. By investigating these areas, students gain insights into themselves and others, fostering a deeper understanding of their place in the world and how they can contribute to their communities. Let’s take a look at how the Who We Are theme looks at Portledge!

Kindergarten 
Central Idea: Recognizing feelings and emotions can help us to understand ourselves and others.

Kindergarten is exploring feelings and emotions. Students will learn to identify and express various emotions through stories, discussions, and role-playing activities. The central idea focuses on understanding how our emotions affect the way we act and relate to others. Students also explore how recognizing and managing emotions helps build positive relationships. By the end of the unit, students develop empathy and strategies for expressing their feelings in healthy ways.

Kindergarten will be focusing on this Unit of Inquiry in their homeroom, science, and art classes.

First Grade
Central Idea: Families can connect in meaningful ways.

First Grade is exploring the concept of families and their importance in shaping who we are. Students learn about different types of families, including human families, animal families, and even families of musical instruments, to understand the similarities and differences in how families function and support one another. The central idea focuses on how families provide love, care, and a sense of belonging. Students share personal experiences and compare family traditions and roles from different cultures. By the end of the unit, they recognize the value of diversity and the importance of their own family relationships.

First Grade will be focusing on this Unit of Inquiry in their homeroom, science, music, and world language classes. 

Second Grade
Central Idea: Everyone is unique, and our differences help make our communities stronger.

Second Grade is exploring the idea that everyone is unique, both inside and out. They learn about the different physical traits, personalities, and talents that make people special, as well as how these differences contribute to a diverse and dynamic community. The central idea focuses on appreciating individual uniqueness and how our differences help us connect and grow together. Through self-reflection and collaborative activities, students discover how their own strengths contribute to their identity. By the end of the unit, they gain a deeper understanding of the importance of celebrating diversity and respecting others' uniqueness.

Second Grade will be focusing on this Unit of Inquiry in their homeroom, science, music, drama, and world language classes. 

Third Grade
Central Idea: Understanding people’s interests and beliefs can build connections within communities.

Third Grade is investigating how common interests and beliefs can build connections and foster positive change within communities. Students explore shared values, hobbies, and cultural practices that unite people and strengthen relationships across different groups. The central idea focuses on how communities grow stronger when individuals collaborate and work toward shared goals. Students learn about historical and contemporary examples of individuals or groups who have made a positive impact by uniting around common causes. By the end of the unit, students understand how they can contribute to their own communities by finding common ground and acting on shared beliefs.

Third Grade will be focusing on this Unit of Inquiry in their homeroom, science, art, and library classes.

Fourth Grade
Central Idea: Good citizens make responsible choices. 

Fourth Grade is exploring what it means to be a good citizen and the responsibilities that come with it. Students learn about the values and actions that contribute to positive citizenship, such as fairness, respect, and helping others. The central idea focuses on how individual actions can make a difference in both local and global communities. Students will investigate the responsibilities they have as citizens at different levels, including home, school, community, country, world, and the digital world. By the end of the unit, they recognize the importance of personal responsibility in creating positive change as engaged and thoughtful citizens.

Fourth Grade will be focusing on this Unit of Inquiry in their homeroom, science, and library classes. 

Fifth Grade 
Central Idea: Effective leadership involves responsibility, problem-solving and setting a positive example for others.

Fifth Grade is exploring what it means to be an effective leader and how leadership impacts communities. Students investigate different leadership styles and qualities, such as communication, collaboration, and empathy, and how these traits help guide and inspire others. The central idea focuses on how effective leaders make thoughtful decisions, solve problems, and motivate others toward a common goal. Students examine historical and contemporary examples of leaders who have created positive change, learning the importance of integrity and responsibility. By the end of the unit, students reflect on their own leadership potential and how they can contribute to their communities by being effective, compassionate leaders.

Fifth Grade will be focusing on this Unit of Inquiry in their homeroom, science, and library classes. 

We Are Portledge!

Thank you for your ongoing support of the PYP program. We look forward to the meaningful discoveries ahead! 

Colleen Burke
PYP Coordinator
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