Programs

We are Capturing Kids Hearts at Allen Park Elementary!

Capturing Kids' Hearts is a process that is focused on building positive relationships and empowering students to become leaders in the school and community. Allen Park Elementary School creates a positive culture by utilizing Capturing Kids' Hearts best practices throughout the entire school campus. Students are greeted with a friendly smile and a high five from students and staff. Teachers greet students when they enter the classroom. Our students share "good news" during their morning meetings and begin each day with a launch of the school's vision and mission statement.

In every classroom, social contracts are created to promote a family friendly atmosphere and positive learning environment. The social contract, a signed agreement between teachers and students, promotes a self-managing, highly effective learning environment of productive relationships, teamwork, and leadership. Daily group roles help students develop leadership skills and responsibility. During each lesson, the social contract becomes a tool for community building and positive behavior within the classroom. Students are recognized for demonstrating these expectations from both their teachers and peers. We believe these strategies foster positive relationships and promote a positive school culture.

CKH Google Site- Teacher/Parent Resources:

https://sites.google.com/leeschools.net/apeckh/home

CKH Official Website:

https://www.capturingkidshearts.org/

Capturing Kids' Hearts Family Newsletter

At Allen Park Elementary, we value our partnership with parents to support our students’ social and emotional growth. Each month, Capturing Kids' Hearts shares a newsletter centered around a focus word, offering activities and conversation starters that families can use to connect and grow together. Options include elementary and secondary editions, along with Spanish versions of each.

September- Empathy

English Spanish

October- Self-Direct

English Spanish

November- Teamwork

English Spanish

December- Responsibility

English Spanish

January- Respect

English Spanish

February- Kindness

English Spanish