Let’s review the qualities of an Engaged Collaborator. It’s about being a highly effective team member who strategically contributes, provides and solicits feedback, leverages diverse strengths, and facilitates positive group dynamics in professional settings!🐦‍🔥

Being an Engaged Collaborator means you contribute strategically and meaningfully to a team, and you’re ready to assume leadership when appropriate. 🗳️VOTE 🗳️ for a TeACHER who you think is an Engaged Collaborator by clicking the link below. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Being an Engaged Collaborator means you contribute strategically and meaningfully to a team, and you’re ready to assume leadership when appropriate. 🗳️VOTE 🗳️ for a student who you think is an Engaged Collaborator by clicking the link below. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Today in Mrs. Richardson’s class, we take a look at these students being Engaged Collaborators on their poster project. They are effectively and responsibly collaborating with one another.

An Engaged Collaborator knows how to both give and receive helpful feedback. When you listen to your classmates’ ideas and share your own in a group, you are practicing this skill. Remember, respecting different opinions is key to effective collaboration.

Coming in October we will be focusing more on what an engaged collaborator looks like. This means you can effectively and responsibly collaborate in diverse, complex, and professional settings.🚨🚨⁉️🔵⚪️

What makes an engaged collaborator? An engaged collaborator is a highly effective team member who strategically contributes, provides and solicits feedback, leverages diverse strengths, and facilitates positive group dynamics in complex and professional settings.🦅💙#POF #KCS

🚨TEACHER SPOTLIGHT🚨 Out of all the POF qualities, Mr. McKinnis is an Engaged Collaborator because he is always the first to spark a conversation with his students and represent what it means to be an engaged collaborator!

Which of these Portrait of A Firebird qualities do you think best applies to you? Vote below to let us know!🦅💙

What does KCS Portrait Of A Firebird do? Throughout the school year, we will be spotlighting KCS students and teachers who portray the 5 key traits below. Make sure to follow for these spotlights. #KCS #POF #WeAreFirebirds

Welcome back to the 2026-2027 school year! Follow this account to stay up to date with Fairmont Portrait of a Firebird. Below are the 5 traits we’re going to focus on. #Ketteringcityschools #PortraitofaFirebird #WeAreFirebirds

This week, we are celebrating Mrs. Martin, who recently got the most amount of nominations for Thoughtful Communicator! Congratulations Mrs. Martin, and thank you to everyone who made a nomination! 🗣️🏆💙#thoughtfulcommunicator

As seniors get ready to say their goodbyes, we want to wish them well on their journeys and encourage them to carry the five PoF traits with them: engaged collaborator, lifelong learner, critical thinker, thoughtful communicator, and global citizen. Congrats seniors! 👨🏼‍🎓🌎💙

This month, we ask you to focus on your mental health and wellness! It is Mental Health Awareness Month, so remember you are not alone. Take time to prioritize yourself and reach out to Hope Squad if needed. This is a great way to be a Thoughtful Communicator, Firebirds! 💚🦅

This week we want to shoutout Fairmont Junior, Owen Ward for showing how you can be a Global Citizen by having his art piece displayed at this year’s art show! Make sure to check out the rest of the amazing pieces in the high school lobby! 🎨🦅💙

This week we want to congratulate Mr. Heading on being a winner in the Amplify Classroom Activity Builder Spotlight Contest! More than 1100 voted on their favorites and Mr. Heading was one of them. Congratulations again! 🧮♥️🦅

Join us in celebrating KCS staff members who act as Global Citizens! If you have someone in mind, be sure to fill out this form to nominate them and show some love! 🌎💙🦅 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

This month, we are celebrating the entire Portrait of a Firebird! The portrait was created by the Kettering community to help our students gain important skills to do well in their lives. We hope that you’ve gained new skills so far this year! 💙🦅🔷#kcsfirebirds

As we focus on this month’s theme, here are a few ways you can practice being a global citizen in your life: - research global challenges - learn about different cultures - support your local community - be aware of global news Make sure to follow for more inspiration! 🌎🔷

The theme for the month of March is Global Citizen! This type of person shows understanding and respect for other cultures; this is a crucial skill in our interconnected world and will prepare you for a future of global collaboration. 🧠🌎