We hope to see Knights of all ages this weekend at our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday Supper. The main event is open to all parents and students in grades six through 12. Students in grades three through five are invited to participate in the inaugural MLK Sunday Supper Jr., which will take place simultaneously in Gandhi Hall. Please RSVP.

As the holiday weekend approaches, families may wonder how to discuss Dr. King’s legacy with our youngest learners. For students in Pre-First through second grade, his message can be shared in simple, meaningful ways centered on kindness, fairness and helping others.

One way to introduce his message is through his own words:

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King believed that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and that even small acts of kindness can help make the world better. These ideas connect closely to what our students practice every day at school, even overlapping with our Noble Knights’ Pillars of Character.

Family Thought Questions & Conversation Starters

Consider discussing the following questions with your family:

• What does it mean to be kind? Can you think of a time someone was kind to you?
• What are some small ways we can help others at home, at school or in our neighborhood?
• How can our family show kindness this weekend?

Encouraging these conversations helps children begin to understand empathy, respect and responsibility. You may even consider a simple family activity, such as a “kindness-spotting walk.”  While out together, look for ways people help one another, such as holding doors or sharing. At the end of the day, invite your child to name one act of kindness they noticed or performed. This is similar to how our students identify the Pillars of Character in action!