In the Middle Newsletter
Week of September 17-21
Principal Ponderings: Other People Matter
In our first days of the school year I mentioned that in many ways I am my mother's son. As I learn more about The Positivity Project I realize that through my mother I saw an everyday example of what the other people matter mindset truly means. My mother has a problem. She can't say no. I witnessed my mother drive people out of state so they can visit family members. When the lady she had Power of Attorney for went into an assisted living home, she went from having a small group of ladies come out to the lake for an afternoon into a luncheon of nearly 80 elderly people because more and more wanted to come. It was an event that should have been sponsored by the National Council on Aging. My mother sacrificed so others could have a better life. The other people matter movement isn't a character strength, it's a mindset, a philosophy on life and we all can do it. Small acts can create a monumental change.
Jackie and I watching the Spartans beat Notre Dame at GR watch party, 2016
Adminstrative Items
- Lunch Duty: Cvengros, Jonatzke, Harrah Lunch Duty Document
- SPOW: 6th grade Lakeshore
- Thank you to 6th and 7th grade for working through NWEA fall testing
- Thank you for sharing plans with Allison and I. If you have yet to do so, please, share at your convenience.
- Remind your students regarding the Stage and Pause procedure of our Fire Drill procedure
- First School Improvement Meeting on Thursday 2:50. I'd like to meet in the conference room.
Important Dates/Events
9/18
Admin Meeting: Swegles/Arend at CO
9/20
School Improvement Meeting, 2:50, Conference Room
9/27
Tech Team Meeting, 2:50, Conference Room
10/10
Staff Tailgate, 3:00, HS Parking Lot
Instructional Strategy
Engagement starts before instruction even begins.
Resources Worth Sharing
Tweet of the Week
What I'm Reading: Culturize, Jimmy Casas
The author shares with the reader that there are four core principles to a positive school culture. The first core principle that he shares is being a Champion for Students. Mr. Casas states that "being a champion for all students means just that: all students. Not just ones who are likeable and want help but also the ones who might resist your efforts." Continue to support students and be a voice for them even if they reject your efforts. Every kid wants to know they have value and someone cares about them.