Windsor Knolls' philosophy is simply FISH!

FISH! is a workplace philosophy developed by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen based on Seattle's Pike Place Fish, a world famous market that is wildly successful thanks to its fun, bustling, joyful atmosphere and great customer service. The same principles applied at the market are applied at WKMS to create energy, passion and a positive attitude every day.

1. CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE – “There is always a choice about the way you do your work, even if there is not a choice about the work itself.” (Lundin et al. 2000, 37). WKMS staff chooses to go about the day with a positive approach.

2. PLAY– This is exactly as the word denotes. By playing, the school day can be made more fun and energetic while learning takes place. In order for this to be successful, teachers engage our students in "play" during the learning process.

3. MAKE THEIR DAY – Memorable moments are achieved as a result of going out of the way to do something special for someone each day. This positive intervention is invaluable in capturing students' and staff members' attention.

4. BE PRESENT – In the midst of all the energy and fun, it is critical we focus on our students (both internally and externally) while we have them in our classrooms.