Portrait of a Spartan: Responsible
Our Portrait of a Spartan video series continues this month with a focus on what it means to be Responsible—demonstrating accountability, making thoughtful choices, and taking ownership of one's actions.
This month, we're featuring Orchestra Teachers Mr. Ken and Amy Tonaki, along with students from South Prairie Elementary as they showcase how responsibility is built through music. From practicing their instruments to leading by example in rehearsals, these young musicians are learning valuable life skills that extend beyond the orchestra. If you want to know more about Star Charts and how they encourage responsibility, be sure to tune in!
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![Sycamore Art students attend the I-8 Conference Art Competition.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744747631/syc427org/pf5irqbnydxdl6eim1nc/I8ConferenceGroupPhoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744747631/syc427org/pf5irqbnydxdl6eim1nc/I8ConferenceGroupPhoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744747631/syc427org/pf5irqbnydxdl6eim1nc/I8ConferenceGroupPhoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744747631/syc427org/pf5irqbnydxdl6eim1nc/I8ConferenceGroupPhoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744747631/syc427org/pf5irqbnydxdl6eim1nc/I8ConferenceGroupPhoto.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744747631/syc427org/pf5irqbnydxdl6eim1nc/I8ConferenceGroupPhoto.png","width":1920}])
![A close up shot of piano keys.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744308031/syc427org/fjkdxmzxvspo4tswppwo/MusicIHSA_Results.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744308031/syc427org/fjkdxmzxvspo4tswppwo/MusicIHSA_Results.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744308031/syc427org/fjkdxmzxvspo4tswppwo/MusicIHSA_Results.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744308031/syc427org/fjkdxmzxvspo4tswppwo/MusicIHSA_Results.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744308031/syc427org/fjkdxmzxvspo4tswppwo/MusicIHSA_Results.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744308031/syc427org/fjkdxmzxvspo4tswppwo/MusicIHSA_Results.jpg","width":2200}])