Rdale Proud October 6, 2025 - Sonnesyn - Words Matter
Words Matter Initiative at Sonnetson School
School culture, kindness, and restorative practices
Student leadership opportunities via Kindness Team
Family engagement strategies for language and inclusion
Presentation of student-led 'Kindness is the Way' song project
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Notable Quotes (3)
Our goal is to create a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion.
I could have said excuse me.
We are creating community where words are used to lift others up and strengthen belonging.
People (6)
StaloSuperintendentIntroduced the Words Matter presentation.
Introduced the Words Matter presentation.
AdamsPrincipalDiscussed the schoolwide initiative to improve student language and kindness habits.
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Discussed the schoolwide initiative to improve student language and kindness habits.
“Rather than trying to consequence kids into positive language, what if we taught the power of their language and what if we taught them habits around language.”
Explaining the pedagogical shift in handling student conduct.
Shelinda SherrodAssistant PrincipalShared research and rationale behind restorative practices.
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Shared research and rationale behind restorative practices.
“When harmful language is addressed in restorative, not punitive ways, students learn responsibility and empathy.”
Advocating for restorative justice over traditional punishment.
Kelly BetszelSocial WorkerIntroduced the student Kindness Team and leadership opportunities.
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Introduced the student Kindness Team and leadership opportunities.
“Kindness is a way of being having a safe community. A place where we can show up authentically ourselves.”
Summarizing student feedback on the meaning of kindness.
LutzMusic TeacherComposed the 'Kindness is the Way' song performed by students.
Composed the 'Kindness is the Way' song performed by students.
Sam St. ClairEducational Assistant (EA)Designed the Words Matter logo.
Designed the Words Matter logo.
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- Board meeting date not explicitly listed in text