Palmer Trinity School

At Palmer Trinity, we really care about one another. Service begins at school by building human connections based on similarities, differences, common interests, and current events. We communicate and respect one another. There is something for everyone to get involved in, and every student, faculty, and staff member belongs to this great community." Mrs. Cetta, Director of Student Activities and Service Living Maslow's theory begins with the physiological or basic human needs. He contends that if one isn't able to have food, water, sleep, etc., the only thing that individual will seek is to meet their basic human needs. People who are starving are preoccupied with finding food to meet their basic needs. Nothing else will seem important or worthy of effort. Once this need is satisfied, then we move to feelings of safety and security. This refers to more than physical safety- it refers to vocational, financial, physical and psychological safety. While safety needs are less immediate, they are still vital to one's success and overall balance. For example, if one loses their job, their home, or their life savings, the homeostasis in their world is upset and until stability is found, things are out of balance and very insecure. A lack of confidence ensues. The third stage in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs involves seeking a sense of love and belonging. This refers to the importance that family relationships, close friendships and intimate relationships have on one's daily lives and has been directly connected to one's level of satisfaction and happiness. Next is esteem. Maslow felt there was a distinction between love and respect or esteem; he felt that the ability to personally feel self-esteem or positive feelings is for being loved and appreciated by family and one's close circle of friends. Maslow believed that once one has a measure of self-esteem and confidence, that they can gain the psychological freedom to be creative and grow as well as be more generous to others. This freedom gives the individual permission to seek their full potential as an individual, professionally or personally and meet a process of self-actualization. This system of needs achievement is dynamic and changes based on life's daily dramas and occurrences. The good news is that with stability, there is a greater awareness for health and wellness. At Palmer Trinity, we strive to build and maintain our caring community. Last spring, we were invited by Harvard University's Graduate School of Education to join an elite group of 135 schools across the country and world who commit to building caring communities by prioritizing the Making Caring Common program for the school. We are committed to developing ethical thought leaders who will stand up and commit to making a difference in the world. We want them to use their voice and the power of their words and actions to create a more caring and compassionate world. The campaign seeks to advance the following specific goals by working with schools nationwide: Deepen students' care for others and their communities. Increase equity and access for all students in the college admissions process. Reduce excessive achievement pressure in communities where it is detrimental to students. It is our hope that by participating in many service living and other Making Caring Common scheduled activities throughout the school year, we will will successfully build stronger bonds in our community, and share this incredible sense of belonging with others within our personal and professional lives. For more information on the Making Caring Common initiative, please visit www.makingcaringcommon.org. To contact Mrs. Cetta, please email her at scetta@palmertrinity.org. 01 02 03 S U MME R 2 0 1 9 17

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