It will be a whole new experience with a whole new grade and a whole new group of friends. Lowell, Bryant, and West. The I CARE Program at Lowell Elementary has made a significant impact on student social behavior. This is the first year I have taught at Lowell that I have seen no cliques. Attitudes are loving, accepting of differences, and encouraging of others to succeed.
Older students mentor younger students of their own volition and sometimes on their own time.
I have seen the spirit change from competitiveness to cooperativeness. What is truly remarkable is that personal attainment is up. Having had the opportunity to work with the sixth graders during the three years the I CARE program has evolved, I can honestly say it is a powerful program that influences students and molds their character. Through the I CARE activities at Lowell, my children, Caitlin and David, have realized that it is not just Mom and Dad who think integrity, compassion, action, responsibility, and excellence are important. I CARE has given them a hands-on learning experience that has helped them feel good about service.