We started Fall Break off with a bang last weekend as Purdue's Football team beat Number 2, Iowa at Iowa. Pretty exciting! I don't know about all of your households, but after the game we have to rehash the game several times and watch the coach interviews over and over again. It was interesting to listen to the coaches. Iowa's coach talked about how they really shouldn't have been ranked Number 2 before the game started and Purdue's coach talked about their strategy and how they first had to believe they could win! In my mind, a perfect example of growth vs. fixed mindset. The growth mindset came out on top this weekend.
As we move into the 2nd quarter of the school year, it is important that we remain in a growth mindset as well and believe our students can learn. Sometimes our students have many mountains to overcome before they can get to the learning, but if we believe they can learn and help them believe they can learn, then growth will occur.
My dad used to make me stand at the free throw line without the ball and imagine the ball going up and over the rim, into the hoop. He taught me to believe that I could make it and create a visual of what that would look like. I encourage all of you to think about one or two of your students that struggle the most and focus your positive energy towards them - believe in them, build a relationship, catch them being good and know that they will be successful.
Important Information:
Monday's PD Schedule - HERE is a copy of the schedule for Monday for both teachers and assistants. Looking forward to a great day! Don't forget we would like to each lunch together from 11:45 - 12:30! Look for some seating in the cafeteria for high school teachers and assistants.
Classroom Management Ideas - Before break we asked teachers to take a quick survey so we could see the needs of our teachers. We noticed that some teachers are struggling with classroom management, which isn't a surprise since our students are struggling with returning from the pandemic. We will host a Lunch and Learn in the high school Health Lab on Friday October 29th and Tuesday November 2nd from 11:45 - 12:20. Both days will have the same information - (we wanted to give a two day option since you are helping cover WINS.) Classroom management tips and learning ideas will be shared - and be prepared to bring your own ideas that work for you so we can learn from each other! Bring your lunch and prepare to learn. Dessert will be provided!
Instructional Rounds - November 2nd and 3rd will be Instruction Rounds Day! HERE is a tentative schedule. If you would like me to make changes, just ask. I tried to make sure that we didn't take any of your prep time and took into consideration your own person requests from the survey we gave to you. Please let me know if you have questions.
Band Concert - The Perry Central Band will host their fall concert at school on Tuesday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m. Our band does a great job - if you can attend, I would encourage you to! Thanks to Andrea Clark for pulling it all together!
We have been making our vision of the school year come alive! Here are some great examples:
Connect with Others: Thanks to all of our house leaders for a great team challenge the Friday before break. It was a very competitive day of 4 way volleyball, good sportsmanship and awesome chants! All of you are creating a since of belonging and team work for our students.
Creative (Authentic) Learning: Carrie Guillaume's Ag Classes got to listen to Alexander from the Hoosier National Forest last week. Thanks, Carrie for bringing opportunities for students to learn about careers and our National Forest!
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