“We believe that embracing diversity enriches individuals and communities.” The elementary school counseling department supports this SAS core value by dedicating the entire month of February to teaching children to value and celebrate diversity. Read the full story

We know that cooperation, teamwork, and collaboration are important life skills needed for successful lives. We know that learning and working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds is a 21st century skill valued by highly regarded institutions. Read the full story

We are living at a time when genuine acts of kindness and compassion are curtailed by the fear of a lawsuit or even physical harm. Read the full story

What is bullying?

Bullying is aggressive, persistent behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. Read the full story

This October is “Conflict Resolution Month” in the elementary schools. Read the full story

As most SAS parents know, counselors go into every elementary classroom to teach guidance lessons several times each month. As it is most Septembers, the focus of this month’s lessons was teaching students how to make and keep friends. Read the full story