CGIS Friday Flight Plan
April 14, 2022
Mark Your Calendar
- Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th - No School - Enjoy your time with your families!
- Tuesday, April 19th - CGIS Cheer Parent Meeting in Mrs. Kite's Room 1093 starting at 5:30 pm.
All CGIS events can be accessed via our school website under the school calendar tab on the front page. You will click view all events.
This Month's Leadworthy Character Trait is Perseverance
What is Perseverance?
Perseverance is the willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough. People who persevere show steadfastness and give the extra effort needed to do something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.
Why focus on Perseverance?
- Perseverance encourages positive self-talk and thinking. When faced with difficult tasks, perseverance helps students reframe with positive thoughts, such as: "I'm not good at this YET!"
- Perseverance develops empathy. Students gain a better understanding of who they are and develop more empathy and compassion for others who may struggle to reach a goal.
- Perseverance sparks personal growth. Pushing through complex tasks builds resilience and helps students discover how capable they are.
Perseverance in Action
- Share stories and challenging experiences. Be vulnerable and share personal experiences when you have struggled with a task or concept and had to work hard to push through.
- Praise effort and process, not intelligence or performance. Affirm students for the process they used to tackle tasks and point out how their abilities grow through their own hard work.
- Give your students the chance to struggle. Struggle builds self-confidence, independence, and perseverance. Resist the urge to intervene immediately and give students time to figure it out.
Clayton's Corner (Officer Hall)
Coulter Grove Intermediate School
Website: https://cgis.maryville-schools.org/
Location: 2025 Sevierville Road, Maryville, TN, USA
Phone: 8659826345
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoulterGrove