ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRIT: Volume 21
Dear Roberts,
What is the one thing that changes everything? This one thing has the potential to create unparalleled success in every dimension of school culture, but yet is the least understood. I believe this one thing is trust. Trust is the most compelling reason Roberts is different from other schools. What we do and how we do it gives us credibility. Stephen Covey said, “You can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into!” Roberts, we have to behave our way into trust. Through our actions we build credibility, which results in trust. Keep in mind, mistrust in any school culture will slow down the effectiveness and efficiency of attaining goals in a timely manner.
Roberts, trust is built through our actions. How do you behave your way into trust?
Here are a few behaviors I believe are fundamental to achieve trust at Roberts:
- Talk Straight
- Demonstrate Respect
- Practice Accountability
- Listen First
- Keep Commitments
Yes, I know this seems a bit too much, but trust is not cheap. I trust you are doing your absolute best for our students in your PLC, planning, and classroom instruction. I trust that you will fulfill the vision of the school. Our parents entrust their children to us, so that they can be college ready. Our community trusts us to produce future citizens who have the necessary skills to be contributing members of society. Thank you for trusting me to make the necessary changes to help us reach the next level of growth.
Thanks,
Jorly
THREE SMALL GROUPS, THREE TEACHERS, AND ONE CLASSROOM
KATIE, DORA, AND SUSIE IN ACTION!
SMALL GROUP WALKTHROUGH
I CAN'T BEGIN TO TELL YOU WHAT THESE TWO DO BEHIND THE SCENES!
COUNSELORS
SOCIAL WORKERS
AND
MOMS TO MANY
Monday
- Nekia McAplin's Birthday
- Enrollment Reconciliation at 9:30am
- 5th Math Planning
- 6th Science PLC
- AIR Time Sessions Due (4:00)
- 6th Math CAC
Tuesday: Wear Jeans and any Roberts Shirts
- AM and PM TELPAS Training
- Connect classroom tours
- 6th Reading PLC
- 5th & 6th Math PLC
- 5th Reading PLC
- 5th & 6th SS PLC
- Writing PLC
- Furniture Google Doc Due
- STAAR Lunch/STAAR Family Bingo Night
Wednesday
- Carey Thibodeaux's Birthday
- 5th Science PLC
- 5th Math CAC
- 5th Reading Planning
- 6th Math Planning
- 6th Reading Planning
Thursday
- 5th Science Planning
- 5th & 6th Connect PLC
- TELPAS Open Lab
- Awards Ceremony Committee Meeting
Saturday
- Chess Exhibition @ BHI