9/4/2026

Morning Announcements

Morning Meeting Agenda

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

Be Responsible — and complete the ROAR!

Today’s value is RESPONSIBLE — the final letter in ROAR! We’ve now learned all four: Respectful, On Task, Accountable, and Responsible. And we’re meeting our last house, Isibindi, the House of Courage!

Our last ROAR letter is R — Responsible! Being responsible means following procedures, staying safe, and taking care of our school. And meet Isibindi, the green House of Courage — brave like a lion!

Four children doing responsible classroom jobs
Let’s talk
  • What is one responsible job you can do to take care of our classroom?
  • Isibindi means courage. What is something brave you have done this year?
Lion Trivia

What powerful animal sits at the center of the Isibindi house crest — the same animal as our school mascot?

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The lion! 🦁 Just like our Orchard Knob Lions — strong and full of courage.

Today’s ROAR value is Responsible — following procedures, staying safe, and taking care of our school. And meet Isibindi, the green House of Courage, rooted in Zulu heritage. Its symbols are the lion and the mute swan — knowing when to be strong and when to be thoughtful.

The four ROAR values with the final one completing the set
Let’s talk
  • What’s the difference between being accountable and being responsible?
  • Isibindi’s symbols are a fierce lion and a quiet swan. When is it braver to be quiet and thoughtful than to be loud?
Lion Trivia

“Isibindi” comes from the Zulu language of South Africa. What does it mean?

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Courage! The house draws inspiration from leaders like Nelson Mandela and Shaka Zulu.

Additional Notes/Activities

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