Shout out to Amphitheater Public Schools (APS) in Tucson, Arizona!

As the school year kicks off, APS is making waves with Thrively’s Gifted and Talented Program. This initiative is significantly boosting student engagement. It is also fostering positive learning identities. Big SHOUT OUT to Nash Elementary School, Mesa Verde Elementary School, La Cima Middle School, and Wilson K-8 School. These schools have completed or almost completed 100% of their students’ strengths assessment. You are setting the foundation for creating a culture of care that identifies and celebrates all students’ unique strengths!

Success Stories: Thriving at Painted Sky Elementary and Coronado K-8 School

Painted Sky Elementary School
Teacher Nina Brown shared her excitement after a recent professional development session on Thrively. She stated, “Thank you for yesterday’s PD! I learned so much more about Thrively and am super pumped to dive deeper into it this year! We did the Pencil Carry Challenge in one of my 4th grade classes. We had an amazing discussion afterwards about what helped their team find success. The kids loved this exercise as well and challenged themselves to find multiple ways to solve the problem.” Each of her four groups came up with a unique solution—an inspiring showcase of collaboration and creativity!

Coronado K-8 School
From Teacher Erica Sparlin: After taking the Strengths Assessment, most students have all 4 [assessments] finished. Students made a hexagon with the 6 chosen strengths. They added pictures & colors if they chose to. Then, they made several matches with classmates. Finally, each class made a giant connection. These activities provided a great opportunity to recognize and leverage individual student strengths. As students participated, they naturally took on roles that played to their unique abilities, like leadership, creativity, or strategic thinking.

After the challenges, the discussions allowed students to think about their personal contributions. Students recognized the specific strengths that helped their team succeed. This learning activity not only fostered teamwork but also encouraged self-awareness and confidence in their abilities. By understanding how their unique strengths contribute to group success, students are better prepared for future collaborative projects. This reinforces the importance of diverse skills and perspectives in achieving common goals.

We are thrilled to partner with Amphitheater Public Schools, and Thrively is here to help every student recognize their genius. Every student deserves to thrive! Keep up the incredible work!