WHEREAS
all children can learn, and
All children need an appropriate education provided in a warm,
safe and supportive environment, and
All children need assistance in developing
positive self esteem and worthwhile values or ethics
All children must have the opportunity to grow
and develop personal skills, language ability, thinking skills,
creativity, and other aptitudes that will allow successful membership
in school, in the larger environment as productive citizens,
in the family and in the work community:

THEREFORE,
We, the staff, parents, and the community
of Banyan Elementary pledge our efforts to:
provide for the social, emotional, mental and physical health
and well-being of our children and students in order to
develop each individuals potential;
display high expectations for all and provide positive role models;
and develop a love of learning
and instill a the need for lifelong learning.