In the book, That's Outside My Boat, veteran television announcer Charlie Jones tells the story of when he was getting ready to report on the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
When he arrived in Atlanta a week before the Games, he began interviewing Olympic rowers from all over the world. He asked them a basic question, "What if it's raining?" The answer would always be, "That's outside my boat." Then he would ask, "What if the wind blows you off course?" The reply would be, "That's outside my boat." "What if one of your oars breaks?" "That's outside my boat."
By the end of the Games, he learned invaluable lessons. He came to understand that that Olympic rowers were only interested in and focused on what they could control. They let the outside circumstances go. Another way to say it is the team only concentrated what was inside their circle of influence and they were determined not to waste any mental energy on thigs that could distract them from the real world.
So remember, keep your focus and full attention inside your boat. Don't become distracted by things you cannot control - students will gain one year of academic learning if you do! And THAT is our purpose!
Important Information:
SAT Testing This Week: Just a reminder that all juniors will be participating in the in-school SAT exam on Wednesday, March 2nd. The test will take periods 1-4 and through part of WIN/Lunch. Also, students will participate in pre-administration exams on Monday (Feb 28) during 1st Period.
Attached HERE is the room assignment for test takers. If you have juniors, please make sure they know the location they should attend.
Thanks to Dana for all of her hard work. Be nice to her this week - this is the first time we have given the SAT and it has been a bit stressful! She has done a great job.
Activity of the Week: Here is a protocol for Reading for Gist and Unfamiliar Vocabulary. This is a great activity for disciplinary literacy (reading across all curriculum). Hope it is helpful! Let me know if you try it!!!
MTSS Meeting - Thanks to those of you who have shared student names with us! Our MTSS meeting is Thursday, March 3rd. Please let us know if you have any students that are struggling.
Grading Period: This Friday, March 4th is the end of the grading period! Grades will dump on Wednesday, March 9th. Please remember to check your reporting topics and make sure they are correct in standards based grade books!!
Pep Session: We will have a Pep Session this week for the Boys Basketball Sectional. Below is the pep session schedule. High School (grades 9-12 will sit on the bottom section on the south side of the gym - side with band), 8th grade will sit on the top bleachers by the band and Grades 5,6,7 will sit on the lower bleachers on the north side of the gym. Cheerleaders, band members and Pep Club Leaders will be released a few minutes early. Our boys play Friday Night at 5:30 p.m. against Eastern Pekin @ Tell City's Gym!
Spirit Week: Spirit week activities are as follows:
Monday: Anything But A Backpack (We are not sure what we will get tomorrow - please know we will be asking students to keep larger items up by the office. We will play it by ear.)
Tuesday: Beach Day
Wednesday: Pajama Day
Thursday: Jersey Day
Friday: Crazy Green/Seniors - Black Out
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, March 9: Assistant Lunch & Training
Friday, March 11: House Competition - 6th and 7th periods
Congratulations Seniors!!!
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