In the Middle Newsletter
December 9-13
Principal Ponderings: 1 for 2 for 10
I've shared the story of Mr. Genetics Teacher and how is one "this is indicative of the rest of your life" phrase that took 5 seconds to spout off has stuck with me for 21 years then I'm guessing that same can be true of the opposite.
What if we all chose the one kid who may not be "seen" as much as others and intentionally pour into them positive attention and words two minutes for the next ten days. That is 10 consistent days of our students:
- having one adult using their name for 10 days
- hearing positive affirmations about themselves for 10 days
- having positive dialogue and relationships modeled for them for 10 days
- being noticed by another for 10 days
- (insert positive impact here) for 10 days
Part of our mission is to foster compassionate members of the school community and that starts with us. If you are in, just add the student's name to the spreadsheet below that you will be pouring into so others know who is accounted for.
Administrative Items
- Lunch Duty: Cvengros/Nichols, Stephens, Porter/G
- Lancer Leader of the Week: Choir
- Late Start: department
- P2: Humility
12 Days of Holiday Cheer this Week
- 12/9-School Spirit: Lancer gear (sorry, not a jeans day)
- 12/10-Totally Out of Here Tuesday, leave with the kids
- 12/11-Where's the Elf?
- 12/12-All Aboard the Treat Train
- 12/13-Candy Cane Comaraderie
Upcoming Dates and Events
12/9-10
- Adaptive Schools training, Swegles/Arend at LGI room at HS
- G-U is acting admin on Monday
- Ettinger is acting admin on Tuesday
12/9
- Board Meeting, 5:30pm, LMS Learning Center
12/11
- IEP, 8am (Bacon, Blough)
- IEP, 9am (Bacon, Blough)
- IEP, 10am (Bacon, Ott)
12/12
- Choir concert, Andrews University Howard Performaning Art, 7:00pm
12/14
- Holiday Party, 6pm, Silver Harbor
Teresa Wozniak, December 9
Bryan Keim, December 14
Two Resources Worth Sharing
"In short, stop trying to balance the hours you spend on work and "life." That math will always leave you feeling discouraged and unfulfilled.
Instead, focus on making the most of every "life" hour you have -- in whatever ways leave you feeling the most fulfilled."
There is some deep stuff in this article, but the power of Adverse Childhood Experiences is strong and the research goes deep.
Tweet of the Week
Thank you for all the work you do. I'll continue to share your story and the positive impact you make on our students and our community.