Ironically, this week, Lori has a great article about discipline vs. punishment. (I have added a link to the entire article for your viewing below.) In this article, Lori reminds us that when students have Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) that pathways of fear are laid down within their brains, creating a flight or fight response. This research fully explains the background of this quote, "A hurtful child is a hurt-filled child."As educators, this new generation of student is challenging us to rethink how we approach and work with children. We know at Perry Central that it is no longer appropriate to demand compliance from our students but we must find ways to teach and model the behaviors we want to see; laying the groundwork for prevention systems and strategies. This research has led us to systems that teach and support such as Commodore Pride (Positive Behaviors Interventions & Supports), After-School Programs, teaching Restorative Practices to all 8th grade students, and our academic supports of Learning Lunch/8th Period/After School tutoring. These systems allow us to teach students skills they may be lacking while at the same time bring hope to all of our students.
I would encourage you to read this article as it is just a reminder of the importance of all of the system of supports we are working to put in place to help our students. I want to personally thank all of you for being positive, caring and supporting individuals to all of our students. The Indiana State Police even commented that they could not believe the calmness our faculty and staff bring to such stressful situations. You are making Perry Central a very special place to be.
Link for article is here!
I do want to note that in this article, she talks about ways to approach students specifically who have an incomplete assignment. Here is what she suggests: Teachers should have one on one discussions with students that convey what the behavior communicates to you, the teacher. Teachers should ask if somethings has changed at school or home or if the student doesn't understand and then make a plan with the students and possibly parent for missing assignment (basically use Perry Central's system of support through learning lunch/8th period and engage counselor if you feel necessary.)
School Notes:
* ISTEP Testing continues this week. Most students will be taking English and Social Studies 7. Thank you for being flexible during this time and helping students find the locations they should be testing in. Please take a look at the ISTEP schedule for this week. All tests must be complete by Friday, March 9th.
* Welcome! We would like to welcome Dawn Huss-Howe as a new assistant to Perry Central Jr./Sr. High School. She will start on Monday! We welcome her to our PC family!
* Law-Enforcement Visits - On Friday, March 9th you may notice some extra law enforcement in our building. Local law enforcement representing the Indiana State Police, Perry County Sheriff's Office, Branchville Correctional Facility, Conservation Law Officers, and Tell City Police Department will be here to help us update our safety plan, walk through the building, etc. This is an annual event as we work to make sure we have strong safety plans in place.
* Aspire - On March 13, all 10th grade students will be participating in the Perry County College Success Coalition's Aspire Event. This is a large career event for all of our students. Perry Central will be hosting the boys and Tell City the girls!
* Commissioner's Meeting - Perry Central will be hosing the Perry County Commissioner's Meeting on Monday, March 19th in the High School Library. Seniors will be asked to attend this event from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
*Book Study - Do not forget to make your first post by March 9th! Post should be made in Google Classroom.
Important Dates:
Friday, March 9 - Book Reviews Due in Google Classrooms - Please make sure you are connected to your Google Classroom!! / Local Law Enforcement Visits.
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