This Week's Student Leadership Lesson
Over the next few weeks, we will highlight The Four Agreements, a New York Times Bestseller for over a decade.
The Second Agreement: Don't Take Anything Personally
Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally…Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves. All people live in their own dream, in their own mind; they are in a completely different world from the one we live in. When we take something personally, we make the assumption that they know what is in our world, and we try to impose our world on their world.
Even when a situation seems so personal, even if others insult you directly, it has nothing to do with you. What they say, what they do, and the opinions they give are according to the agreements they have in their own minds…
-Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements
Congratulations to Myles Thompson!
Congratulations to Myles on this unprecedented achievement. He has consistently shown commitment, teachability, introspection, and authenticity as an artist. We are so proud of how he has grown during his time at the FAC!
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"Switched Lenses" "I made this piece regarding the social boxes people try to force you in at an early age." | Myles "Reflections on assumptions made on black men in America, such as myself." | Lil-Myles "I wanted to reflect on my experiences in school, being one of the only black kids in my classes." |
"Switched Lenses"
Myles
Lil-Myles
FAC Custom Umbrellas
THANK YOU so much to all of the families and individuals who have contributed to the campus beautification project! We are blown away by the generosity of our FAC community. As we close in on our goal, we will promote this project for one week via the Weekly Update. The link will remain active if you would like to contribute at a later date.
For those who missed last week's post:
Recently, Greenville County Schools provided each site with new picnic tables. We would like to purchase a commercial-grade umbrella for each table. The total cost for 4 umbrellas, heavy-duty bases, and umbrella covers will be approximately $4,000.
- If you would like to donate towards the total purchase, please click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2p8jnuv2. Any amount, no matter how small, is appreciated.
- If you are interested in purchasing one of the three remaining sets, please email me so that I can give you instructions on how to make the donation. We will ensure that anyone who purchases a full set will receive appropriate recognition.
- If donations exceed the total cost of the umbrellas, the excess funds will go towards campus beautification projects.
Ellie Rogers
- 9/17 (Sat) - Growler Haus, Fountain Inn, 5-8 p.m.
- 9/18 (Sun) - Triune Mercy Center with Charles Hedgepath
- 9/23 (Fri) – w/ Big Eyes Parker at Barefoot Acres, Fountain Inn
- 9/24 (Sat) - Smiley’s Acoustic Café Greenville, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- 9/30 (Fri) – City Scape Winery
- 10/7 (Fri) – 13 Stripes River Lodge, 6-9 p.m.
- 10/9 (Sun) - Triune Mercy Center with Charles Hedgepath
- 10/21 (Fri) – Growler Haus, Fountain Inn, 7-10 p.m.
- 10/27 (Thurs) – Chicora Alley, Travelers Rest, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Bridges of Madison County - Mill Town Players, Pelzer
HONK! - Milltown Players, Simpsonville
Carolina Ballet Theatre - Ghosts - 10/28 and 10/29
Once on This Island, Jr. - Mauldin Cultural Center - 11/4-11/13
FAC Wish List
As a pre-professional training ground for aspiring artists, we will at times need to augment what we are given through the school budget in order to meet professional industry standards. If you are interested in purchasing an item of need instead of donating money to the FAC, please click on the following link to access the FAC Wish List.
Fine Arts Center - Greenville County Schools
Preparing dedicated students for 21st-century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative learning community.
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