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Happy Halloween
Boo!
If you want in with the in crowd, you need to register today. My meal counts go in on Halloween Day.
I am attaching the list of attendees. If you don't find your name there and want to be there let me know.
If you have sent it off to the business office and you don't see your name, I need to know.
Attendee list and registration form are attached.
Here is a BLOG preview from Andrew Marotta
#ELBlog #284: Boo! BOO! Happy Halloween friends! Enjoy the holiday and the excitement of the kids. I always loved seeing the joy of children dressing up, getting candy, and trying to scare people.
As people are trying to scare us today, I reflected on what are the things that scare me. What are the things that I’m trying to protect in my life?
I’ve always been that guy who screams out loud when something or someone jumps out from behind the door or startles me. Haunted houses are pretty much a no-go for me.
Those things are out there for all of us. What are the things you are afraid of in your life and how can you overcome those fears? Maybe it’s speaking in public or making a mistake at school. Many of us don’t do the thing that we’re curious about or want to try because we’re afraid. Here on this Halloween holiday, I urge you to push forward. Apply for that position, put in that submission to present at a conference, or do that thing that you’ve been holding back from because you’re afraid.
Fear of rejection and fear of failure is natural. It’s okay to feel that way. It's what you do with the response that matters most. I urge you to push forward through those fears and tell yourself that you are good enough. Dr. Gilbert has said many times on Success Hotline that you only need one key to unlock the castle! Happy Halloween friends!
I wish you the best on your journey and keep rolling!
#LeadershipSparks: Go after the things you want to do, and then do it!
Quote: "A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."
—Rosalynn Carter
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Andrew Marotta — Your student council’s achievements deserve recognition. Every principal knows the heart of a vibrant school often beats within the student council. Now's the chance to highlight its brilliance. The National Council of Excellence Awards are here to honor councils that have demonstrated unmatched leadership and engagement throughout 2023. Encourage your councils to apply and let’s celebrate their achievements together. Apply here. — NASSP presents Admin TechTalk with Marcus Belin. On Nov. 7 at 4:00 p.m. ET, we're proud to co-host a specially curated webinar to share the latest tech trends and tricks for school administrators. From fostering digital citizenship to safety protocols, our panel, including NASSP Board Member Marcus Belin, will guide you through actionable strategies and let you share what’s on your mind during our deep-dive Q&A. Ready to lead a digitally savvy school community? Register now. — And the National Principal of the Year is... Andy Farley, the principal of Brookfield East High School, in Brookfield, WI! “Principal Farley's vision for a school culture deeply rooted in the whole-student experience is both inspiring and revolutionary," said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. "It's not just the academic excellence that sets Andy apart; his dedication to destigmatizing mental health support through initiatives like the Hope Squad has literally saved lives. His work is a testament to the profound impact a principal can have when they lead with heart and purpose." Learn more about Andy here. — For National Principals Month we ask that Congress listen to education leaders.On the day of our joint policy briefing to Congress on education funding, the heads of NASSP, NAESP, and AFSA, published this K–12 Dive op-ed arguing that securing federal funding for schools is “an investment in our nation’s future.” Read it here.
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From NASSP
— For your student activities advisers. Join NASSP, a proud Gold Sponsor, at the transformative National Conference on Student Activities in San Francisco, Dec. 1–3. You and your student activity advisers will have the chance to connect with the driving forces of student engagement—Advocates, Advisers, Administrators, and Allies—for an immersive weekend of innovation, networking, and excitement. Elevate your network: Invite activities advisers to register today.
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