We're MOVING and don't forget your SENTENCE

Last Thursday's class was spectacular!  Dean started us off just right with a very thought provoking quote.  He was followed by Katie Blanchard who gave her trait presentation on transparency.  It was marvelous.  She was followed by Noah who knocked it out of the park with his presentation on kindness.  

The bar for these presentations has been set and it is HIGH!  So don't let us down.  Keep the excellence coming!

We also took a few moments to discuss our upcoming Parent Night.

This is what our portion will look like:

1)Students line up in the back and come down the middle to the stage area while Hail to the Chief plays over the speakers. (The walking order is as follows: Kaleigh, Adam, Dean, Emma, Merry, Ben, KD, Noah, Trey, Katie B.)

2) Katie Blanchard recites a leadership quote

3) I give a brief description of class

4) Trey shares what he has learned from class. BRIEFLY

5) introduce the activities the students have chosen to plan

6) each planning group gives one sentence description of activity

7) 1/2 golden ticket award winners presented 

8)Students walk through middle to the back of the room in the opposite order : )

Did you remember that you will be describing your activity in ONE SENTENCE???  This can be a short funny poem, a riddle, a Shakespearean themed line, etc, etc......BE CREATIVE AND SELL YOUR EVENT!!  Make sure this sentence is written BEFORE class on Thursday!!!!

Also, DRESS UP for Parent Night! You are LEADERS!  Dress to impress : ).

And finally, Kaleigh and Katie B.  are heading up our upcoming Valentine events.  This Thursday, Kaleigh and Benjamin will be manning a Valentine gram selling booth during lunch.  Hopefully, emails announcing this event will be going out VERY SOON.

Here are the assignments that I remember:

EMAIL AND COMMUNICATIONS - Katie B.

Booth poster - Kaleigh (save receipts)

Booth lights - Kellie and Jennifer

Valentine gram example - Kaleigh

Poster with class pictures - Kellie

Valentine bows - Merry

Am I forgetting anything?

This Thursday, Emma has our quote and Dean, Kaleigh, and KD will be presenting their leadership trait.

DO NOT FORGET TO WRITE YOUR EVENT DESCRIPTION SENTENCE for Parent Night!!!!

PS - Our classroom has changed to the Fireside Room!!!  But we will still have our seating assignments:).

PSS - Trey, Adam, and Emma, we missed you!!

Rabbits galore and event description in ONE sentence

Thursday's class was one of our BEST!!!  I can imagine it would have been 100 times better if EVERYONE had read the book.
We had a great discussion about rabbits and leaders.  I was impressed with your insights of the book and so proud of those of you who read the book.  Thank you!!!!!  If you finish your assignment (reading and approach paper), BRING IT IN THIS WEEK!!!

Don't let a few rabbits get in the way of you earning the great leadership retreat at the end of the school year!
We want all of you to celebrate your hard work whether it be by jumping on trampolines, watching a movie, or kayaking near Pt. Defiance!

Get to work and finish all the requirements!  DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

Here is the list from the last blog:

-Book Presentation (I am missing a presentation from Katie D. and Dean)--there is still two weeks to complete these!

-Watership Down (read) (Benjamin, Kaleigh, Emma, Dean, Adam (I think))

-Watership Down approach paper (pages filled out to the best of your ability) (Benjamin, Kaleigh, Emma)

-Watership Down discussion  (attend class next week, talk about the book, and you are DONE) (Everyone but Merry was in class for this)

-Written activity debrief (Everyone has turned one in!!)

-Participation in both the Halloween and Christmas party - (YOU ALL DID THIS!)

-Good class participation (I think you have all done a pretty good job of this, as well.)

Speaking of requirements, be sure to complete the requirements that meet the half-way point so you can earn your 1/2 GOLDEN TICKET at parent night:).  PLEASE take this seriously!

Our major activity happening next is Valentine's Day!  Katie B. and Kaleigh are taking the lead.  But please don't shirk the brainstorming you should be doing for your own activity.  During parent night you will each be advertising your activity in 1 complete, information packed sentence.  You will be dangling a carrot for all your attendees!  Make them excited to attend your future event:)!

For example for the Christmas party the sentence could be:

Wear your pajamas and enjoy pancakes stacked with your favorite toppings, while you sit back and let us entertain you with an exciting variety show, games, and prizes!

Come with great ideas and ready to work!!
We have three trait presentations by Noah, Katie B, and Dean. 

The rest of the time needs to be spent VERY WISELY!

Dean, you are signed up for the Leadership Quick Quote.

THANK YOU, everyone!

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Awesome Activity Line-up of Leaders!!!

It was great to get back to the grindstone on Thursday. 

Merry and Katie B. started us off just right.

Katie shared an excellent leadership quote focusing on the fact that good leaders don't take all the credit: )!

Merry was quick to follow with a great presentation on the book LeaderShift.  Now if only we can get ten percent of the population to stand up and fight for our rights!!

We had several items to discuss during class.

The first item was the upcoming scholar get together.  I believe it landed on Friday, February 3 at Sprinker Ice Arena.

I will send out an announcement.  PLEASE mark your calendars, invite your friends, and spread the word to the FILA scholars.

The second item was our fascinating book about rabbits, Watership Down.  PLEASE finish the book by Thursday, January 12, 2017.  That is NEXT week.  Also finish your approach papers.  Simply fill out the pages I gave you (because I love you.) The pages are attached to this email, if you forgot them in the classroom.

If you read the book, it will be an easy task.  We will discuss the book next week.

The next item we discussed was our upcoming activities.  I am so excited to see what you have in store for us all to enjoy! I have complete confidence in your ideas and abilities!!  Keep brainstorming and be ready to start making your vision boards next week.  Please communicate with your leader partners.

Here are the assignments:

Valentine's Day and Valentine fundraiser - Katie Blanchard and Kaleigh

Spring Scholar Activity - Dean and Merry

Shakespeare Bake Sale - Katie Dial

Field Day - Noah and Trey

Scholar Retreat - Adam, Benjamin and Emma

Have you all noticed how our activities get better and better?  We have a top notch team this year.  I am so grateful for all the hard work you put into these activities!!!  You are sooooo incredible.  Keep it up!!!

Don't forget the upcoming presentations on a character trait of a leader.

Below is the format to follow:

CHARACTER STUDY

(3-5 minute presentation)

"You express the truth of your character with the choice of your actions."-Steve Maraboli

1) Choose a characteristic you believe every good leader should embody.

2) Find an example of a leader using this characteristic.  Share this example with the class.

3) Research and report to the class on how we can develop and practice this characteristic.

Here is the schedule thus far:

January 12 - Katie B.

January 19 - Noah

                     Dean (Confidence)

January 26 - Kaleigh (Bravery)

February 2 - Emma (humility)

                    Adam (Patience)

February 9 - Benjamin (communications)

                    Trey 

Lastly, Parent Night is coming up quickly.  And WE will be presenting!!  YAY! The Leadership Class has never presented before.  You will be the FIRST!!!

So these are the requirements you need to complete to get half of your golden ticket to our big class finale (our awesome LEADER retreat!!!)

-Book Presentation (I am missing a presentation from Katie D. and Dean)--there is still two weeks to complete these!

-Watership Down (read)

-Watership Down approach paper (pages filled out to the best of your ability)

-Watership Down discussion  (attend class next week, talk about the book, and you are DONE)

-Written activity debrief (Everyone has turned one in!!)

-Participation in both the Halloween and Christmas party - (YOU ALL DID THIS!)

-Good class participation (I think you have all done a pretty good job of this, as well.)

All of these items are due January 19!!!!

If you have any questions about these requirements, please ask!!!  I want you all to attend our LEADER RETREAT!!  It will be the first year we actually do it (if we have everyone fulfill both semester's worth of requirments!)  And you know that Teacher Kellie is going to make it so fun and exciting!!!!

THANK YOU!!

Teachers Jennifer and Kellie

PS - Adam has the leader quote next week.

PSS- Feel free to ask any questions you might have.

New year, new YOU!

Happy New Year's all you awesome leaders!!

I love the start of a new year.  It is the perfect time for making goals to improve oneself.  So many great leaders continually work on self-improvement.  George Washington is the perfect example of this.  He was constantly working on the 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation.  Benjamin Franklin created an entire self-improvement plan he worked on his entire life.  So go for it!!  Set a goal, make a change, and create a habit!  Big or small, it can make significant changes to your life!

So how are you all doing on Watership Down?  The author Richard Adams passed away recently.  Read more here: 'Watership Down' author Richard Adams dies at age 96

'Watership Down' author Richard Adams dies at age 96 LONDON (AP) — British author Richard Adams, whose 1972 book "Watership Down" became a classic of child...

As you read, think of the leaders in the book.  Are they good leaders, poor leaders, or a mix of both?  Why do they do what they do?

Don't put off your approach paper for this book!  It is really a simple format, as long as you have read the book: )!

Also, how are your volunteer hours stacking up?  Hopefully, you found many chances to serve others during the holiday season.  Have you noticed that good leaders are always willing to serve others.

This Thursday, Merry will be presenting on her chosen leadership book.  

Katie Blanchard has our leadership quote.

And then YOU will be choosing what future FILA activity you would like to LEAD.  This includes planning, assigning committees, and LEADING this activity.

Start thinking about an activity that you would like to MAKE GREAT!

These are the activities you have to choose from:

Valentine's Day Exchange

Scholar Spring Activity

Shakespeare Bake Sale

Field Day

Scholar Retreat

Notice that there are FIVE activities and TEN of you.  This means you will be working TOGETHER to make GREAT things happen.  And remember you will all play a leadership role at Scholar Retreat.  We need great ideas for all of these activities so start BRAINSTORMING NOW!!!

And once again, the Christmas party was FABULOUS!  I hope you read Teacher Genevieve's email regarding the party.  

THANK YOU!!

Teacher Jennifer and Teacher Kellie