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Sonocent students and staff present 'Words Matter' initiative to Robbinsdale board
Summary
Sonnitzen (Sonocent) elementary school staff described a year‑long, schoolwide 'Words Matter' program that links social‑emotional learning, restorative practices and family engagement; the board received student performances and materials for families.
Principal Adams and her team told the Robbinsdale Area Schools board on Oct. 6 about a year‑long, schoolwide Words Matter initiative at Sonocent (presented to the board as "Sonocent"). The program teaches students, staff and families habits around language with monthly themes, classroom agreements, community circles and a student leadership team.
Principal Adams said the effort began after staff noticed a pattern of students using “unkind words” and concluded that teaching language skills — not simply punishing mistakes — would better build a culture of kindness, respect and inclusion. She described monthly themes: September focused on the power of words, October on kindness and action, and November on…
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