Friendliness Philia
Being warm and easy to be around while still honest, not a flatterer and not a fighter.
11 moments from Aim’s letters home, newest first. Each letter opens with the part that shows friendliness highlighted.
Two roads diverged in a wood...
Ms. Misty walked over the ceremonial bridge that some of your eagles have walked across when they leveled up into the ES. She was met by the Gatekeeper and asked a series of questions before she was admitted into the tribe with hugs all around.
Read the letter →The Importance of Change
Instead of making fun of or ignoring their fellow traveler for worrying about something that might seem silly to them, they changed their perspective.
Read the letter →My sincerest apologies...
What you are guaranteed to see are several feet propped up comfortably, contagious smiles all around the room, and friendships across the board. They love being there.
Read the letter →Any astrophysicists out there? Someone help me out...
It has also led to moments of true panic, true friendship, and true heroism. They are learning how to face demons most adults would run away from or refuse to even acknowledge--with warm-hearted and tough-minded approaches.
Read the letter →Session Roundup (5/20/22)
It was seeing intensely passionate arguments amongst friends--that were somehow still filled with logic, strategy, courage, and yes, even kindness.
Read the letter →Year 2 Session 3 (12/5/21)
The week started off, as new sessions typically do, with hugs and cheers and excitement all around as the eagles greeted each other after what apparently feels like a very long break to them! It feels a bit like a family reunion and always brings a smile to my face. The bonds of friendship within the learning community are really strong :)
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 5 (4/2/21)
The immediate reaction from the studio was great excitement! The eagles have gotten to know the new students from the few times they have visited our campus over the past few months, and the eagles were thrilled with the prospect of new friends.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 5 (3/26/21)
We've also seen a lot of team support here - encouraging each other and cheering them on.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 2 (10/30/20)
After they share, they receive warm-cool-warm feedback from their peers. Or in other words— something they liked, something they would change and another thing they liked.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 1 (10/02/20)
Over this week— we have seen Eagles congratulate each other on excellent kicks, lockdown defense and deserved wins. We have also seen Eagles check in with each other after tough losses.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 1 (9/18/20)
By raising their hands to be called on, saying “I agree” or “I disagree” to build upon the last person’s statement and listening with their whole body— the Eagles proved to themselves and each other that they are capable of meaningful and respectful discussion.
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