Cub Connection
May 9, 2016
Fireworks and Finishing with a Bang
While watching a fireworks show with my family on July 4th it occurred to me that all great fireworks shows end the same way... with a bang.
They save the best and most spectacular displays for their grand finale. You can't help but clap at the end.
Now compare a fireworks show to many lectures, sales presentations and customer service experiences. They often start off strong but instead of ending with a bang, they fizzle.
The sales presentation that has a great hook in the beginning but doesn't leave a lasting impression at the end. The speech that makes you glad it's over instead of making you want to hear more. The restaurant server who makes a great first impression but is nowhere to be found when you want to pay the bill and leave. The teacher who fails to inspire his students to take action at the end of the lesson. The hotel that welcomes you when you arrive but ignores you when you leave. The store that has great merchandise but fails to create a memorable experience.
The examples are numerous but the solution is simple. Whatever your job or business add some fireworks to your work.
Think of ways you can create a grand finale and leave a lasting impression. Finish your speech or sales presentation with a bang and give your audience a reason to clap at the end. Give your customers something positive to talk about as they walk out the door.
Fireworks don't have to occur just on the 4th of July. You can create a fireworks experience every day by finishing strong and making people say "Wow!"
- Jon Gordon
May and Summer Birthdays
Mary Somers 4th
Michelle Winebrenner 7th
Stacie Horton 22nd
Sherri Brown 22nd
Meg Cooksey 23rd
June
Jane Shook 3rd
Kati Whitaker 8th
Tanya Roberts 20th
Sandra Brown 20th
Leslye Robinson 20th
Donna Easler 30th
July
Kath Fagan 12th
Melinda Lee 14th
Norman Mayfield 14th
Lynley Murph 18th
Ashley Braswell 24th
Chantel Stover 26th
August
Emily Prince 3rd
Beth Enloe 29th
Lora McKillop 30th
PBIS: Classroom
**These would be great to use in your classroom starting at the beginning of next school year!
- Team Points: Each team/table of students has a jar and every time the team/table follows procedures, rules, and/or expectations they receive a marble. At the end of the week, the team/table that has the most marbles receives a prize (extra iPad/computer time, sit with friend at lunch pass, etc.)
- Individual Classroom Tickets: Students can earn tickets throughout the day for good behavior, having a positive attitude, being a good friend, etc. As they earn tickets, the students could keep the tickets in their pencil pouch or a Ziploc bag that they keep in their folder/desk. You could set-up a system/store where the students can purchase things based on the amount of tickets they earn.
- Classroom Compliments: Throughout the day, students can write compliments for their classmates when they see someone showing life skills or one of the Seven Habits (friendship, patience, etc.). At the beginning or end of each day, the students can share the compliments with the class (you could do 2 or 3 a day). Not only does this build classroom community, but it also creates a positive classroom environment.
I hope these ideas get your brain thinking over the summer as to how you can incorporate positive reinforcement in your classroom! :)
Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind
Have a Plan
I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.Upcoming Important Dates
May 9-13- BOGO Book Fair
May 11- PASS TestingMay 12- PASS Testing
May 17- Faculty Meeting; Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
May 18- Lion King Performance @ 8:40 AM
May 19- 4th Grade Celebration Day
May 20- Spring Carnival/Field Day
May 25- Lunch Delivery from UFRC ($7.00)
May 26- 4th Grade Graduation BSMS @ 6:30 PM
May 27- Student 1/2 Day; Faculty Cook-Out
May 30- Memorial Day (No School)
May 31- Student 1/2 Day/Last Day of School