Gratitude

This week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving.  When we think of Thanksgiving, mostly what comes to mind is turkey, amazing food, Black Friday and football!  Even though we enjoy all of these things, one of the most powerful reminders of the holiday is actually giving "thanks".

In a recent study that studied the mindset of gratitude, they found that individuals who focused on the areas in their life they were grateful for daily felt more optimistic and positive than the others in the group.  Not only were they happier, but they reported fewer visits to the doctor!  Gratitude also activates the hypothalamus and increases the levels of dopamine, lowering the effects of metabolism, stress and various behaviors like sleep, promoting feelings of self-worth and compassion for others.  Bottom line - gratitude makes you a happier and healthier person!

So this Thanksgiving, take time to tell people in your life what you appreciate about them and do not forget to look in the mirror and think about a quality you like or something you have accomplished.  It can change your outlook and your life.

I am very grateful to work in an environment full of individuals who love kids the way all of you do.  You do not only care about their learning, but you mostly care that all of our students are cared  for and loved daily.  I am also grateful to be in the field of education and mostly to share it with you at Perry Central.

It is my hope this Thanksgiving that you have the opportunity to share in a feast, shop your hearts out, cheer on your favorite team and take time to fill your heart with gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Important Information: 

Pitch-In - If you are interested, there will be a pitch-in on Monday in the elementary commons area.  Thank you to Joyce Foury for organizing the event!

After School Meeting - We will have a corporation meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd from 3:15 - 4:15 in the elementary cafeteria.  There will be an autism specialist coming to help us learn more about students with autism and how we can help them.

Faculty Meeting - We will have our last Faculty meeting of 2019 on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:20 a.m.  Breakfast will be served and we will have some important information to share with you!

Final Exams:  Thank you to everyone who participated in the Final Exam survey.   Basically, our faculty is exactly split on what they would like to see for a schedule.  Because of this, and the reasons that many people provided, we are going to keep our schedule the same - blocked.  Periods 2,4,5,6 will test on Thursday, December 19th and Periods 1,3,5,7 will test on Friday, December 20th.   (I wonder if there would be anyone that would want to brainstorm some ideas for junior high students?  I know they are the hardest to keep entertained during this time.  If you are interested - let me know.  I would be happy to try to think of some solutions.)

Out - Jody will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday this week for the Principal Conference in Indy.  Please know that I will be available by email or phone at anytime.  You are in good hands with Mr. Zellers!

Athletics:  Good luck to the boys basketball team as they have their season opener at Tell City on Wednesday!  The Girls Varsity will play Cannelton at Home on Monday!