Marvelous Falcon Families,
“If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.” ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky
It is hard to imagine that we are beginning the fourth week of school. And as we enter it, I want to spend time discussing the concept of self-respect. According to research, for anyone to be socially and emotionally competent, it is necessary to develop our own sense of self-respect. When we attain self-respect, we develop a sense of social awareness that take into consideration the idea of "OTHERS BEFORE ME." We realize that we are not the only one in our universe or space; rather, others will be in our spaces whether we want to or not. Knowing this, it helps us to make sound decisions that allow us to maintain our self-respect. In speaking with you this week, some of you have said, "Well, he or she need to respect me." Unfortunately, none of us can compel others to respect us. The only person of whom you are in control is YOU. You can compel you to respect yourself. Thus, every decision BEGINS and ENDS with YOU, including respecting yourself. When you respect yourself, it is easy to respect others. When you disrespect yourself, it is easy to disrespect others. This week, when you interact with other students and teachers and other staff ask yourself, "Do my actions show others I respect me? If the answer is YES, then continue with how you conduct yourself. If the answer is NO, then it is time to reflect on actions that disrespect you and do those acts which demonstrate your respect for yourself.
We Need Elected Parents for Various School Committees
Parents, if you interested in running for a position for one of our school and district committees, please click on this LINK to learn about the different positions. Voting will occur on Open House and will be sent to you as well. Then contact Ms. Claudia Garcia at claudia.garcia3@sweetwaterschools.org.
PE Dressing Out Information
Students will dress out in PE starting Monday, August 7th. PE teachers will be engraving locks tomorrow and Tuesday of this week, issuing lockers Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will be makeups for anyone absent or who forgot to bring their lock. Parents, it is important that students bring their locks this week. PE teachers do not issue lockers if they don't physically have the lock with them at the time of assignment. If you need help with acquiring locks, please let an administrator know.
Athletics Information Has Been Updated
Families, for those of you who have students who plan on playing sports this year, the information has just been updated. Athletics is run through the Falcon Flight Program; thus, your child must be enrolled in Falcon Flight prior to the first week of practice. Ms. Pulido sent out an updated email last Friday. It is below. We will be holding an athletics parent meeting prior to the start of the first week of practice.
Picture Day is August 22-23, 2023
Staff, we are all required to wear visible ID cards on campus. Please make sure that you take time to take your picture on one of these days. Your face MUST BE VISIBLE on your ID. No coverings, including masks for COVID, are allowed. If you want to do a funny staff picture and it is appropriate, you may take a second picture for the year.
Finally, below are important information regarding HTM. Please read the information on the images provided so that you know as much information as possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Finley
