Mrs. Miller's Weekly Update
Week of October 3 - October 9, 2022
Those of you who are parents can most likely relate to the feeling of wanting what is best for your kids. However, sometimes what we think is best does not align with what they think is best. And that's tricky. Reading this quote reminded me that as a mom, I need to let my kids be their own person. I need to respect that they are learning and growing as individuals. I need to help them make the most of their strengths and support them as they learn and grow.
After reading the quote a second time, it struck me that this holds true as an educator as well. We have great kids at GHVHS, and each one is talented in his or her own way. Part of my job as their principal is to help them develop their strengths and also help them in areas where they need growth.
Which leads me to the next quote.... and change the word "Teacher" to "Educator". Everyone who works in a school system has the amazing opportunity to influence and impact students.
Like I've said before, educating our students is a collaborative effort between school and home. We are teaching our kids to be kind, caring, compassionate, responsible members of society that will make great contributions to our world.
Also like I've said before, I know without a doubt that all students are talented and gifted in their own way. Some of our kids may not do very well in a traditional classroom setting, but they may thrive in classes that are more hands on. Others may excel in reading and writing but struggle in math or science. We also have students who thrive in music, art, and athletics. There are so many ways in which our kids' talents shine through.
In education, there are state requirements regarding what classes students need to take and pass in order to earn a high school diploma. Those are the facts. However, it's also important for us to know that each person is "intelligent" in their own way.
Which brings me back to the first quote of this newsletter....
"My job is to get to know them, really know them, and then help them make the most of their strengths."
*** GHV Cardinal Band ***
congratulations!
*** cross country - 1st place honors all week long! ***
congratulations on a fantastic week!
GHV CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
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GHV GIRLS - 1st Place Team Finish with Top 20 Individual Performances Below
Katelyn Knoll, 5th Place
Chloe Mullenbach, 12th Place
Hailey Hanson, 13th Place
Sara Homann, 15th Place
GHV BOYS - 1st Place Team Finish with Top 20 Individual Performances Below
Connor Hammitt, 4th Place
Zach Flatebo, 6th Place
Caleb Good, 9th Place
Scylar Schulze, 10th Place
Garrett Heller, 12th Place
Tyler Englin, 17th Place
Bronson Buitenwerf, 18th Place
HAMPTON-DUMONT-CAL CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
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GHV GIRLS - 1st Place Team Finish with Top 20 Individual Performances Below
Katelyn Knoll, 5th Place
Chloe Mullenbach, 8th Place
Hailey Hanson, 11th Place
Sara Homann, 16th Place
GHV BOYS - 1st Place Team Finish with Top 20 Individual Performances Below
Zach Flatebo, 1st Place
Connor Hammitt, 2nd Place
Scylar Schulze, 4th Place
Caleb Good, 7th Place
Bronson Buitenwerf, 11th Place
Garrett Heller, 16th Place
Jonah Pringnitz, 19th Place
national honor society inductees
*** JOHN V. HANSON CAREER CENTER
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
PICTURED ABOVE: Keagen Buchda, Reece Bruggeman, Trever Gardner, AJ Tusha, Ashton Waddingham, Mason Albrecht
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
HEALTH CAREERS
our kids are talented in so many ways! I'm so proud to be their principal!
*** CHECK OUT OUR UPDATED GHV SOCIAL MEDIA SITES! ***
INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, & FACEBOOK!
Great things are happening at GHV, and it's important for us to tell our story! As a district, we are committed to doing just that.
Please check out our 3 social medias sites where things will be shared on a daily basis. Teachers and coaches will learn more this week about how they can submit pictures and videos to tell their story of the great things our kids are doing!
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ghvschools
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GHVSchools
Below, check out one of the Facebook posts from last week showcasing our GHV Esports. I encourage you to check out the 3 sites shown above to see more pictures and videos from this past week, and check back regularly. Great things are happening at GHV!
Weekly Calendar
Monday, October 3 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday, October 4
Manufacturing Day - Stellar Field Trip
5:30 p.m. - JJV/JV/V Volleyball @ North Union
6:00 p.m. - B/G Cross Country @ Eagle Grove Country Club
Wednesday, October 5
12:57 - 1:19 p.m. - PSAT Pre-Administration (Select Jrs.)
8:00-8:30 p.m. - Out of Season Zoom Meeting w/ Ethan Miller
Thursday, October 6
12:57 - 1:19 p.m. - PSAT Pre-Administration (Select Jrs.)
5:30 p.m. - JJV/JV/V Volleyball (H) vs. Rockford
Friday, October 7
7:00 p.m. - Varsity Football (H) vs. Osage (Senior Night)
Saturday, October 8
State Marching Band Contest - Dodger Stadium - Ft. Dodge HS
Sunday, October 9