Wonderful Falcon Families,
"The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up." ~John C. Maxwell~
As we begin the fifth week of school, it is time to talk about responsibility and what that looks like in action. As stated in John Maxwell's quote, taking total responsibility for our attitudes will be the greatest day in our lives. Why? Because when we accept the attitudes we display on a daily basis, we will also accept the actions that we demonstrate because these two, attitude and actions, go hand in hand. When we display excellent attitudes, our actions reflect excellence. When we display negative attitudes, our actions reflect mediocrity or less. As we move past the beginning of the school year, it is harder and harder to maintain a great attitude if we are behind or doing poorly in certain classes or if we are having a bad day or if we had a fight with a friend. Demonstrating responsibility means that regardless of the negative moments in my life, I will continue to do what is right and what is expected of me. Parents, this week, please discuss this topic with your children. Your are the BEST EXAMPLE of responsibility at home; you are also the first to show it to them.
Messy Aftermath this Week during Lunches
Parents, please have a discussion with your children about picking up their trash from lunch and nutrition break. We had several days this week where a lot of trash was left behind. As we talk of responsibility, please discuss this particular responsibility with your children. I did tell them after lunch on Friday that if there is a mess on Monday, we will be having a sit-down lunch on Tuesday. I appreciate your support in this matter.
We Need Elected Parents for Various School Committees
Parents, if you interested in running for a position for one of our school and district committees, please click on this LINK to learn about the different positions. Voting will occur on Open House and will be sent to you as well. Then contact Ms. Claudia Garcia at claudia.garcia3@sweetwaterschools.org.
Open House is this Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Families, Open House is in-person this Wednesday. We hope to see you here. Please read the Open House section below. Your children will receive a paper copy of the Open House Schedule and a list of their classes that they will complete in Advisory. Take this with you to guide your classroom visits. A reminder that Open House is not the venue with which to have in-depth conversation with each teacher. Each period is only 10 minutes long. You will need to make an appointment with teachers to do that. See you then.
First ASB Spirit Week is Fast Approaching
Students, Barbie Spirit Week is invading HTM the week of August 21-25, 2023. I look to see you in the different Barbie categories for each day. Let's have tons of participation. Read the flyer in the ASB section below.
Picture Day is August 22-23, 2023
Students, next week is picture week. Your face MUST BE VISIBLE on your ID. No coverings, including masks for COVID, are allowed. Parents, if you want to order pictures, please read information below title Picture Day. Click HERE to access the website where you can order your picture packets.
Athletics Tryout is this Week
Fall Sports Tryouts are this week. Please see flyer in Falcon Flight section. Remember, you have to complete the athletic clearance process to tryout AND you must be enrolled in Falcon Flight, which takes several days to complete.
Finally, below are important information regarding HTM. Please read the information on the images provided so that you know as much information as possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Finley
