Energy Bus for Schools Updates
August 20, 2017
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Welcome to The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey!
Dear Energy Bus Leaders,
We wanted to take a moment and welcome you aboard The Energy Bus! Get ready for the ride of your lives as we begin our journey to positive school culture.
By now, many of your teams have received training and are ready to implement. As you begin, here are a few things you should know:
1. In the first year of The Journey, we only reinforce the language. We will review only ONE principle per month and we will begin with Principle #1: You're the Driver. Remember, if we want positive culture we must have common values and the 7 principles will be your guide to align your students, staff, teachers, and families values, beliefs and attitudes.
In August, you will talk with students about what it means to become an Energy Bus School. Sharing that you are a positive school culture focused on demonstrating acts of kindness throughout your school.
In September, we will kick off our first principle- You're the Driver. You can reinforce this principle by:
o Introducing principle of the month on morning announcements or in student assemblies
o Teachers can discuss during morning meetings or afternoon discussions
o Language should be reinforced in the hallways, restrooms, cafeteria
o Reinforce by rewarding those students who are demonstrating the principle of the month with a certificate, pencils, wristbands, etc.
*Remember- the more you reinforce the more you will see the results of your actions, not only in student behaviors but in adult behaviors as well.
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Chief Principal Partners
Congratulations! You’ve been assigned a Chief Principal Partner!
This person will serve as another resource for you during your first year on The Journey. Please get in touch with your Chief Principal Partner as they can help support you as you get started PLUS you'll have an opportunity to collaborate and learn from other leaders on The Journey. We have 5 Cohorts (Teams) and you will have the opportunity to participate in team challenges throughout the year to ensure we are fueling one another’s rides with positive energy.
Share Your Energy Bus Story!
Jon and I are discussing writing a book about this amazing journey and would love to have you and your school/district story be a part of it! For now, all is required is journaling and observations. Simply document (write down) your observations on how The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey is impacting your school or district. I will be in touch with those that are interested to review your notes and observations. Start journaling!
Monthly Energy Bus Newsletters
Beginning in September, you will receive monthly Energy Bus Newsletters to share with your staff. Our newsletter will contain information about our Principle of the Month and some ideas on ways to reinforce these ideas in your schools and classrooms. You will also receive other important information such as events and updates, so please read and encourage your teams to do the same.
We are SUPER excited about our year together and can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things happening in your schools.
Remember- if you can dream it, you can create it!
Sending lots of positive energy your way,
The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey Team