The Eyes are the Windows of the Soul/ Seven Habits hidden in children's books

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From: Jennifer Hawkins Poyer <jenne_hawk@yahoo.com>
To: Jennifer Poyer <jenne_hawk@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 4:00 PM
Subject: The Eyes are the Windows of the Soul/ Seven Habits

All eyes were on Teacher Betty on Thursday, as she took the place of Teacher Genne.  She taught us so much about the importance of eye contact.  With mirrors in hand you were able to really look into your own eyes and even converse with your gorgeous selves.  This week continue to practice looking people in the eye, even if it is just the eyes of your stuffed animals.  Like everything else, practicing will make it so much easier.

You also delivered some excellent introductions of each other.  I now know who is responsible for the death of Bambi's poor mother.

And finally, you chose a subject for your next speech.  We ran out of time, so you will present them next Thursday.  Be ready!!  Practice them in the mirror, and remember to make eye contact!

In 4th hour, we had our first taste of CNN Student news.  Eric led our news discussion.  Good job!  Remember you have to lead our news discussions as part of our class requirements.  We also took turns sharing our leadership quotes.  They were inspiring!

Lastly, Teacher Jennifer presented a book report on The Leader in Me, by Stephen Covey.  Hopefully, you went home and worked on understanding the themes of children's books.  : )

You were all great!  As you read your chosen leadership books and prepare your own presentations, focus on an idea from the book you thought was especially true or helpful.  Or something that really resonated with you!  We really are looking forward to these.

Next week, we have really got to get busy planning our Halloween activity.  Your homework is to come up with five ideas for the Halloween bash.  Think big!!  We can make it happen.

See you Thursday!

- 3rd hour be ready to deliver your speech

-4th hour -

    -share a leadership quote/experience

    -5 awesome ideas for Halloween bash

Why oh Why? and Halloween Bash

What an astounding group of leaders we have this year!  Genevieve and I are looking forward to working with you.  We are going to accomplish great things together.

Third hour students jumped right in as they gave their first speech of the year.  Eric convinced us that goals were good, Morgan made us close our eyes and visualize, and Logan kept us laughing which will eventually kill us?!  Great job!  This next week we need to videotape you:).

Fourth hour had us brainstorming, discussing and pinning down our own WHYS.  If you didn't get a chance to watch the Ted Talk, it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sioZd3AxmnE.

We also talked about class requirements, class schedule, and our event planning. 

This next week, be ready to choose a book for your presentation and a date to present.

Here is the book list:

BOOK LIST

The Element – Ken Robinson, Ph.D.

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised – 11thedition*

*Must have for Parliamentary Procedure

Autodidactic, Self-Taught by James W. Parkinson

Do Hard Things by Alex and Bre' Harris

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Man's Search for Meaning – Victor Frankyl

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People or Teens – Covey

Remember, you can choose your own book.  But it has to be non-fiction and based on leadership.  No Harry Potter books!! 

Also, don't forget to find a leadership quote or write down a leadership experience in your notebook.  We will share these on Thursday.

One last thing, be ready for some REAL  planning for our Halloween bash!  The only plan set in stone is that Genevieve will be "spinning the records" for the dance.

See you all Thursday!!