Anthem School Updates
Week of February 19
No School Monday, February 18
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Lunch with the Principals
One of the items students can purchase in the school store is a certificate to have lunch with the principals! Mrs. Roets and Dr. Craig were honored to have lunch with these amazing students (not all pictured)!
All Things E.Q.
Happy Thursday!
The motto in school this week is:
I am always improving.
Continual improvement is something we should all be working towards, and one of the quickest ways to improve is to get feedback. However, seeking feedback takes courage because you have to be brave enough to hear what's working and what's not. Being willing to continually improve means we are willing to view feedback as a tool we can use to get better, rather than a judgment that points out where we failed.
“There is no failure. Only feedback.”
– Robert Allen
To help your child get comfortable hearing feedback consider using "Keeps & Starts." A keep is when you tell your child what they are doing well and can continue doing, and a start is when you tell your child what they can start doing to improve their work or performance.
For example, here are some ways you can use "Keeps & Starts" with your child at home.
After your child completes a chore give a "Keep" and a "Start":
- Acknowledge the effort: "Thank you for doing the dishes."
- Keep Doing: "I like how you rinsed the dishes before you put them in the dishwasher."
- Start Doing: "Please, also wipe the counters around the sink before finishing."
After your child practices an oral report:
- Acknowledge the effort: "I'm impressed with how you are practicing your report."
- Keep Doing: "You are good at projecting your voice. Keep your volume up; it's perfect."
- Start Doing: "Start looking up more often. Having eye contact with your audience is important."
When feedback focuses on improvement, rather than mistakes, it is not only easier to give and to hear, but it is also easier to apply and improve.
Have a wonderful week,
Danna Evans
All Things E.Q.
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2/18 No School
3/1 Early Release at 12:05 - Professional Development
3/6-3/14 BoosterThon
3/18 - 3/22 Spring Break
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Anthem School
Email: deb.roets@dvusd.org
Website: anthem.dvusd.org
Location: 41020 North Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-3700
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