Weekly Coaching Communication
Make it a great day -- every day!
08 - 12 May 2017
In appreciation of you . . .
To say change is difficult is an understatement. As trying as the past couple of months (years) have been during many changes, one thing has remained constant -- our dedication to doing what is best for our students.
Teachers -- thank you -- for keeping perspective and ensuring that students come first. It is because of the choices you make, day-in and day-out, that CPU is a great place of learning. Thank you!
On the Standards Front . . .
DOK -- Complexity
Courtesy of Erikka Vosmek, our GWAEA school improvement coordinator, provided is a two minute video that explains the different levels of complexity -- a refresher for some; a new perspective for others.
Growth Swag = The unshakeable confidence in our capacity to learn new stuff and do the hard things
There are some great external sources of ignition, the: “If they can do it, so can I” type.
This can come from watching, observing, and reading about other people’s journeys.
These stories can inspire our own action to grow and take on challenges – which is excellent. But . . .
Things get even more powerful when the ignition is more internal and personal, the: “If I did this, I can do that” type. We call this Growth Swag.
Growth Swag is the deep rooted confidence that we can learn, grow, adapt, solve problems, and show crazy resilience when met with obstacles.
Rules of Growth Swag:
1. It’s difficult to acquire because it doesn’t come from observing or reading – Growth Swag comes from experiencing
2. It’s a muscle that can be applied in new and different situations
3. It’s a great way to develop a Growth Mindset
- When we learn something new.
- When we move through a seemingly insurmountable challenge.
- When we are thrown into the arena, get knocked down, and get back up – our Growth Swag is strengthened.
Learning can build Growth Swag.
The process and progression of learning is the same, no matter what we’re learning: we start, we are bad, we struggle, we spend time, try new solutions, we figure it out. And if you moved through that process once, you can do it again in a different arena:
- If you can learn to shoot a ball, you can learn to dance.
- If you can learn English, you can learn Spanish.
- If you can get good at a video game, you can get good at algebra.
- If you can learn how to use a computer, you can learn to code, animate, and design.
- If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball
Ways to get more Growth Swag:
Connect dots from the past. Recall times that you were brave, that you learned something new, that you showed resilience. You will absolutely face many more obstacles, big and small. But regardless of the magnitude, the process of moving through it is the same. If you did that, you can do this.
Jungle Tiger more often. Take on new challenges, learn new skills. Remember that Growth Swag is a muscle, and the more that you use it, the stronger it gets.
Things that rob us of opportunities to develop Growth Swag:
1. People who solve all of our problems and try to eliminate our struggle
2. Zoo Tigering or avoiding experiences that stretch us outside of our comfort zone
Coaching Schedule -- see Google Calendar for specific "Busy" times **schedule subject to change**
LINK to Mr. Libolt's Weekly Calendar & Communication
Monday, 08 May
- 11:25 - 11:45 HS Model Syllable Types w/ Barbara Leete
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
Tuesday, 09 May -- 7:45 AM Staff MTG in the Library
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Strategy Bank w/ Leete & McNeill @ Primary
- 12:00 - 12:20 PM HS Model Syllable Types w/ Barbara Leete
- 12:30 - 1:15 IC/Principal MTG
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
Wednesday, 10 May -- 7:30 AM -- SBL Council MTG
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM Rigorous Reading Planning w/ Laura Johnson (GWAEA), McNeil, & Vaupel
- 11:25 - 11:45 HS Model Syllable Types w/ Barbara Leete
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM RTI in the Secondary WEBINAR
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
Thursday, 11 May
- 11:25 - 11:45 HS Model Syllable Types w/ Barbara Leete
- 11:30 Staff Appreciation Luncheon
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
Friday, 12 May
- 11:25 - 11:45 HS Model Syllable Types w/ Barbara Leete
- 12:00 - 3:30 PM IC Task MTG
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Research & Resources
ARCHIVE LINKS
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Pope's IC Weekly Communication Archive & Index 2016-17
Click on the link to access 2016-17 prior weekly communications.
IC/Principal Weekly Meeting Notes
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Contact Information
Center Point - Urbana CSD
Email: epopenhagen@cpuschools.org
Phone: 319-849-1102+91015
Twitter: @Epopenhagen