As the trees shed their leaves and the days grow shorter, it’s nature’s way of reminding us to stop, reflect, and take notice of all the blessings we’ve received over the past year. At Pineview Elementary School, we’re tremendously lucky for our entire team of educational, paraprofessional, kitchen, office, and custodial staff.
At the classroom level, we’re thankful for the culture of growth our teachers have cultivated. Your child’s room is undoubtedly warm, inviting, and honors their individual work. Our teachers are respected role models for all students because they aren’t afraid to take positive risks and step outside their comfort zones. This inspires our kids to act the same way.
Any teacher will tell you that failure is a natural part of the learning process. At Pineview, we call that “growth mindset”. Growth mindset means that even though we might not understand something the first time, we will eventually succeed. Students are taught that failure is an opportunity, not a limit to what they can do. It’s common to witness students struggling, teachers encouraging effort over answers, and celebrating once they’ve figured it out on their own. You see, our teachers offer so much more than the content they teach: they offer social-emotional skills students will need for a successful life and career.
As Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” If you haven’t stopped by Pineview to feel our culture or thanked a member of our team lately, we encourage you to do so. What happens here is nothing short of magical.
Sincerely,
Mr. Beyer & Mr. Frey
