Our+Classroom+Community

I like to think of our classroom as a kind of family (Milner & Tenore, 2010) or close-knit community.
 * Every member of a family/community is different. Some are quiet, some are more talkative, some like to read, others like to play sports. Whatever their unique personalities and interests are, everyone brings something unique and valued to the family.
 * You can be yourself around your family and they will embrace your individuality.
 * Family members/neighbors respect one another. In our classroom, people are going to have differences of opinion and disagreements. That's OKAY. You don't have to agree with everything that your classmates have to say as long as you respect their right to voice their opinion.
 * Family members/neighbors care about each other and are not willing to let each other fail. They will tell you when you are making bad choices because they know you can do better. Family/Neighbors members encourage each other and help each other when necessary.
 * Family members/Neighbors COMMUNICATE with each other. If there is something that you do not understand, don't be afraid to ask for help. If someone is doing something that bothers you, don't be afraid to talk to them about it in a respectful way.

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