11/6/2026

Morning Announcements

Morning Meeting Agenda

Mon · Social Studies Tue · Literacy Wed · Science Thu · Math Fri · ROAR + Houses
ROAR Friday

Responsible — the House of Courage

Today’s ROAR value is RESPONSIBLE — following through, taking care of what’s yours, doing your part. Our house is Isibindi, whose name means courage in Zulu. It takes courage to be dependable.

Today’s ROAR letter is the last R — Responsible! Let’s look at all four letters together:

R Respectful O On Task A Accountable R Responsible Today we ROAR with the last R!

R — O — A — R!

Our house today is Isibindi, the green House of Courage. Look at their crest — their animal is the lion, just like us!

The Isibindi house crest

The crest of Isibindi — can you find the lion?

Let’s talk
  • Being responsible means taking care of your things. What is one job you do at home?
  • What’s one responsible thing you can do in our classroom today?
  • Can you say all four ROAR words with me? R—O—A—R!
Lion Trivia

“Isibindi” is a word from a language called Zulu, spoken in South Africa. What does it mean?

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Courage! Let’s give our bravest Lion ROAR for Isibindi!

[STAFF TRIVIA: add a question about a staff member — e.g., “Which teacher is in the Isibindi house?”]

Today’s ROAR value is Responsible. Our house is Isibindi, the green House of Courage, rooted in Zulu heritage and inspired by leaders like Nelson Mandela.

The Isibindi house crest

The crest of Isibindi — look for the lion and the swan.

Here’s the distinction worth thinking about: being accountable means owning what you’ve already done. Being responsible means handling what’s coming before anyone has to ask.

Let’s talk
  • What’s the difference between being accountable and being responsible? Give an example of each.
  • Why does being responsible sometimes take courage? What makes it hard?
  • Isibindi’s symbols are a fierce lion and a quiet swan. What does it mean to have both kinds of strength?
Lion Trivia

Isibindi draws inspiration from a South African leader who spent 27 years in prison and later became president. Who was he?

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Nelson Mandela. He said courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the triumph over it. That’s Isibindi.

[STAFF TRIVIA: add a question about a staff member — e.g., “Which staff member showed real responsibility this week?”]

Additional Notes/Activities

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