The Howler August 21st, 2020
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Perseverance
We showed perseverance this week! Here is the definition of perseverance: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering : STEADFASTNESS
We will need to show perseverance again next week. I have included some quotes related to perseverance to keep us all motivated. Enjoy!
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. Maya Angelou
I was taught the way of progress is neither swift nor easy. Marie Curie
Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries. James A. Michener
You don’t need to build confidence to achieve challenging goals. You build confidence through achieving challenging goals. Confidence is more the result of progress than the cause of it. Adam Grant
One of the most astonishing human traits: our ability to keeping getting up, lugging ourselves around and doing our stuff day after day. Alain de Botton
Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure. Benjamin Disraeli
Never, never, never, never give up. Winston Churchill
It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. Albert Einstein
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas Edison
A savage mindset is a conditioned mindset that knows quitting is not part of the plan. It knows that it has to find a way around any and all obstacles to complete the mission. David Goggins
You can’t guarantee your success, but you can guarantee your failure. Don’t give up, and you cannot fail. Sahil Lavingia
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. Walter Elliott
If you’re focused on the outcome, you’re not focused on the process. Sustain success over long periods comes from a fanatical focus on process. You don’t need to be perfect, just better than yesterday. Shane Parrish
Persevere!
Please check in with your child’s teacher whenever you have questions. You can reach out to me too. Call me in my office at 208-854-6064 or send me an email at gale.zickefoose@boiseschools.org
Take care!
Dr. Z.
P.S.
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Shadow Hills Elementary School
We are a PK-6th Public Elementary School in Boise, Idaho! We serve the community of NW Boise and parts of Eagle and Garden City. We have excellent community support for our outstanding teachers and staff! Thank you!
Mission
Inspiring curiosity and building integrity to cultivate a positive learning community.
Vision
We believe the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Shadow Hills Elementary School is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
Inspire curiosity
Build integrity
Cultivate a positive learning community
Unite to achieve a common purpose and clear goals
Work in collaborative teams
Seek and implement best practices that result in student growth and achievement
Monitor student progress
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the overall success and well-being of all students
(Vision based on P. 135 of the following book - Eaker, DuFour & DuFour. (2002). Getting Started: Reculturing Schools To Become Professional Learning Communities. Bloomington, Indiana: National Educational Service.)
Values
We live the values of: Respect - Dignity - Honesty - Responsibility - Teamwork
Purpose/Goals
SMART Goals updated annually
Email: gale.zickefoose@boiseschools.org
Website: https://shadowhills.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8301 West Sloan Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-6060
Facebook: facebook.com/ShadowHillsWolves
Twitter: @ShadowHillsElem
Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information
AT-HOME TECHNOLOGY TIPS!! PLEASE READ!!
The Boise School District has put together several tips that will help you during this virtual learning environment with your at-home technology. Please read the attached flyer and share with your students and those who are helping your students at home. We appreciate your patience and perseverance! Keep up the good work!
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Please welcome our new, second counselor, Jaclyn Haugland to the staff at Shadow Hills! Mrs. Haugland will be at Shadow Hills once a week on Thursdays working with the sixth grade students. She can be reached by email at jaclyn.haugland@boiseschools.org. Welcome, Mrs. Haugland!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
WELCOME TO OUR NEW SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
"We are operating in uncharted territory right now that nobody could have possibly imagined or prepared for. Your Boise Schools Student Services Team (social workers, counselors, school psychs and nurses) want you to know that your feelings are valid, no matter what they are. You might feel scared, confused, overwhelmed, angry, alone, grateful, or completely calm. You might feel many things at once, like being upset that an event was cancelled, but happy that you can wear pajamas all day. Your feelings are normal; the situation is not. Don't forget to breathe."
This Virtual Peace Room is a place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. We are here to support you!
https://sites.google.com/boiseschools.org/virtualpeaceroom/home
Sarah Brandt, Ed.S
School Psychologist
Boise School District
208.854-6851
MEALS AVAILABLE DURING ONLINE LEARNING
We are excited to provide weekly curbside meal pick-up for our virtual students. This service is available for students enrolled in the Boise Online School or for students enrolled in a neighborhood school that is temporarily closed.
Be sure to order online ahead of time! Check our Curbside Meals page for more details.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 208-854-4090.
Thank you for your support!
Boise School District
Food & Nutrition Services