Mrs. Miller's Cardinal Chronicle
Week of September 4-September 10, 2023
I hope you had an awesome Labor Day Weekend, too!
*** THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION ***
With our first full week of school under our belts, we are ready to fall into our normal routine. This means we are focusing on the main purpose of our school system - to educate our kids and prepare them for life beyond high school. As the quote above states, "A good education is a foundation for a better future.", and we are committed to providing one to our GHV students.
Below is a video by Jerry Brooks, a principal who regularly creates light hearted, comical videos - often from his vehicle. However, this one is different. In this video, Mr. Brooks talks about the "paradigm of education". I shared this video last year, and it's worth viewing again.
For people who do not work in today's educational setting, it can be common to think school is much like it was when we were in school 10, 20, 30, or 40 years ago. That is a the paradigm through which many people view education. In his video, Mr. Brooks does an excellent job of giving a perspective from the current reality of educating students in today's world.
Please take three minutes to watch it yourself. It can give great insight into the challenges and obstacles we are faced with in today's educational environment. Each and every student is unique and deserves to learn at high levels. So watch the video, and if you are so inclined, thank a teacher! :)
Teaching vs. Learning
We are in our second year of having "Flex Time" built into our daily schedule. Flex Time is a 22 minute period that allows students and teachers an opportunity during the school day to meet and reteach or provide support to students who may need some additional help understanding the material.
Each student is assigned to a Flex Time homeroom. Teachers may request a student who they want to work with, and students may request to see a teacher as well. Giving teachers and students access to each other during the school day can help clear up questions, get kids caught up who were absent, and provide another opportunity for teachers and students to connect.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday, September 5 - LABOR DAY- NO SCHOOL
Tues., Sept. 5
5:00 p.m. - Boys/Girls Cross Country @ Belmond-Klemme
5:30 p.m. - JV/JJV/B Volleyball (H) vs. Belmond-Klemme
6:30 p.m. - JV Football (H) vs. West Hancock
Wed., Sept. 6
Thurs., Sept. 7
7:30 a.m. - Interact Mtg - HS Media Center
5:30 p.m. - JV/JJV/V Volleyball @ Bishop-Garrigan
Fri., Sept. 8
7:00 p.m. - Varsity Football (H) vs. Central Springs
Sat., Sept. 9
9:00 a.m. - Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Belmond-Klemme
Sun., Sept. 10