Who do you play for?

  I'm so glad we finally got to watch Miracle.  I LOVE this movie.  It is such an inspiring movie packed with leadership lessons throughout!  I hope you caught some of them.

This week bring in the paper with all your recorded thoughts about the movie.  Remember I wanted you to take notes on:

1) What was Herb Brooks' goal?

2) What were his obstacles?

3) What are his leadership strategies?

4) How did he use his asst. coach, fellow leaders?

5) What sacrifices did he make to achieve this goal?

6) What leadership qualities did you notice?

7) Successes?

8) Failures?

Wow, that is actually a long list.

This week will be our last class.  We need to debrief on the bake sale which was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!  Hannah and Haley blew it out of the park!  (and Paige offered great support.)

We also need to finalize the big field day!  I can't wait to see how John and Paige successfully pull off this activity.

And we can't forget the self debates!!!  

Also, bring in your goal for Edison Project.  I hope you made it BIG!

I have loved this class with you.  I hope you have learned as much as I have and are inspired to do great things and step up to lead and make great things happen. 

Set your sights on a goal! Aim high!!

There was a lot of activity details and plans to go over in class on Thursday.  I'm glad we got it done (or at least partly done.)  Don't forget the lists you made on your yellow sheets of paper!  You have responsibilities!!

Don't forget these dates:

May 9th - Shakespeare play

May 21st - Field Day

You all need to be there to support each other and fulfill your roles.  You are leaders now : )!!!  Go forth and conquer.

Also, Teacher Genevieve acquainted you with the Edison Project class.  And yes, you get to partake in a mini-version of it!  I loved the excitement and ideas you put forth when she presented this.

This week you had homework - to fill out your goal planning sheet.  Do NOT be afraid to THINK BIG!!  You never know where it will lead you!

Also, you need to read (or at least it was strongly suggested that you do read) the book, The Element, by Ken Robinson.  Check your library, if you haven't already done so.  If you read it, I believe Teacher Genevieve said it would count as two assignments needed for the fancy party ticket!

Lastly, you need to plan to attend some kind of leadership meeting.  A city council meeting is perfect in this instance.  You will see firsthand how a meeting works (much like your Red Tie Club meeting.)  You will see that being a leader isn't always glamorous. 

We are planning to attend a Tacoma City Council meeting this month.  They meet on Tuesdays.  We will probably aim for the 19th. 

If you want to attend your local city's meeting.  Get on their website and find the time and location and just show up!  So simple!!!  And I believe they love an audience : ).

Hannah and Paige, on Thursday we will finish up your self debates.