This weekend, I picked up the book, "Better than Carrots or Sticks" a book that focuses on restorative practices and classroom management. Chapter 2 was titled "Relationships & Meaningful Instruction" and how this work is a cornerstone for student success. The next few weeks I will share some of the ideas in this chapter!
Building relationships with individual students can also spill into the classroom through invitational learning. Inviting students to learn builds trust in the classroom along with strengthening relationships with students. What does invitational learning look like?
1. Trust - Creating an environment that feels safe and consistent; meaning that adults and students both are good to their word and held accountable to it. Everyone involved strives to better themselves each day and do not live in fear that they will be ostracized on days when things are not going well.
3. Optimism - We believe students can learn and that communicating that belief will result in their progress/ Optimism is grounded in realistic view of circumstances. Sharing specific, positive messages is a daily routine.
4. Intentionality - We teach, we intervene, we assess progress and then we teach again! Being intentional means that we consciously implement sound practices that get results; turning optimism into results!
I have had the pleasure of visiting many classrooms the past few weeks where the invitation was open to learning. As we learn more about restorative practices and how to teach students how to become better at developing relationships will others, we are going to find these practices to be more and more important and rewarding. Looking forward to learning with you!
Important Information:
Authentic Learning - This week, I had the privilege of visiting several advanced manufacturing plants with Ray Niehaus. Industry never ceases to amaze me! Innovation and technology and wild ideas all come to life in these clean work environments. Did you know at Spencer Industries in Dale they are engineering and developing key parts to the Nuro - Kroger's new autonomous car that will deliver your groceries to your HOUSE! (Article here) Thermwood is engineering and producing very large, advanced 3D Printers that are printing parts for our military with precision and strength no other process can match! This is me standing INSIDE the printer! These are just two exciting examples - the neat part is that our students will be working in this industry as technicians, engineers, managers, and entrepreneurs. It reminds me that 80% of jobs that kindergartners will have are not invented yet. . . isn't that exciting! :-)
Additive Manufacturing - Ray Niehaus is helping us leverage our resources, including the state legislative process, to help Perry Central Community Schools be the FIRST school in Indiana with the additive manufacturing certification. Soon we will be sending a handful of teachers to Minnesota to be trained in this exciting industry. Additive Manufacturing is predicted to have a larger economic impact than the Internet in the near future. Allowing our students to have exposure to this industry is exciting! We cannot wait to share! (Also, ask your dentist about 3D printing - you will be surprised!)
Tuesday Treats - In an effort to express our appreciation for you during this Thanksgiving Holiday, we will have sweet treats in the high school office on Tuesday around lunch time. Rebecca Etienne graciously offered to make her homemade goodies for us! Also, I invite you all to wear jeans this week! Hopefully this will make your week less stressful! :-) Happy Thanksgiving!!
Commodore Manufacturing Visitors - Tuesday, November 27th, Commodore Manufacturing will host around 50 guests. We are so proud of our students and the program that Josh Craney is working so hard to build. It is definitely recognized across the state!
Faculty Meeting - Reminder we will have a faculty meeting on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:20 a.m. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Important Dates:
Monday, November 19 - 9th Grade College Field Trip/ Math team work day
Tuesday, November 20 - Sweet treats - Happy Thanksgiving!!
Wednesday, November 21 - Perry Central Vs. Tell City Varsity Boys Basketball Game 6:30 p.m.
Thursday - Friday - Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 27 - Faculty Meeting 7:20 a.m./ Commodore Manufacturing Visit
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