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Profile of the Owl
The Profile of the Owl initiative was created to answer a vital question for our school community: What does it mean to be a Lynbrook Owl? Through this collaborative effort, we gathered insights from more than 200 focus group participants and 650 survey respondents, representing every corner of our community, including students, parents, teachers, staff, alumni and local residents. Working closely with our research partners at Molloy University, we used this feedback to identify the skills, mindsets and traits our community believes are essential for Lynbrook graduates. This valuable input is already helping to shape our curriculum and guide the district’s educational mission as our Owls pursue paths beyond the classroom.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, financial literacy, digital literacy and communication emerged as the most desired skills. Open-mindedness, positivity, flexibility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing world were identified as the most important mindsets, while traits such as a strong work ethic, resilience and respect stood out as vital to student success.
The Four Pillars
The Profile of the Owl is built on four essential pillars: creative and critical thinking, real-life skills, global citizenship and social-emotional learning. These pillars are not goals reserved for the end of a student’s educational journey; rather, they represent the skills, traits and mindsets that every student develops from the moment they enter our classrooms across all seven schools.
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- Apply logic, reasoning, and imagination to solve complex problems in academic and real-world contexts.
- Express ideas clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, and performance across varied formats and audiences.
- Synthesize information from diverse sources to support inquiry, analysis, and original thought.
- Approach challenges with originality, flexibility, and perseverance, embracing productive struggle as part of the learning process.
- Reflect on feedback and continuously improve ideas, work, or performance through revision and refinement.
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- Manage time, tasks, and responsibilities effectively, using organizational strategies and self-discipline.
- Demonstrate financial literacy through skills such as budgeting, investing, and managing money to support independence and future readiness.
- Navigate digital tools and technologies safely and effectively, with an understanding of their ethical and productive uses.
- Use interpersonal skills to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and network in professional and everyday settings.
- Set goals and make informed choices that link learning to careers, trades, and professional settings.
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- Recognize and manage emotions, behaviors, and stress in healthy and productive ways.
- Build positive relationships through empathy, compassion, and clear communication.
- Resolve conflict constructively, value differing perspectives, and work effectively with diverse teams.
- Persevere through setbacks, respond constructively to feedback, and maintain a strong sense of self-worth and identity.
- Seek balance between academic, social, and personal lives and make choices that support overall wellness.
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- Build strong character through daily actions by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and respect.
- Show kindness and fairness and treat all individuals with dignity.
- Volunteer and serve others with a sense of responsibility and leadership, contributing meaningfully to the community.
- Approach civic and societal involvement with dedication and a strong work ethic, contributing actively to efforts that serve the greater good.
- Value diverse cultures and recognize how local and global communities are interconnected.