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