The Thomas Jefferson Party was SO SPECTACULAR! It was so much better than I expected : )!! Everyone performed their duties so well. THANK YOU so much. I hope you can all see how you have each grown throughout this year. I very much enjoy seeing the differences between October and April. I'm so proud of each and every one of you!! (And the ice-cream will be used in one of our future classes!! I have big plans!)
Speaking of growth, in class we discussed the levels of leadership based on John Maxwell's book, Developing the Leader Within You.
We determined that we have done some very great things this year and have reached level three as a class. WELL DONE!
But remember, every class, circle of friends, etc., presents you with a whole new ladder to climb. You always start with level one.
The levels are:
Level 1 - Position/Rights - you are "the boss"! People follow you simply because they HAVE to because you have the title.
Level 2 - Permission/Relationships - you build relationships and learn to love the people you serve with and who serve you! People follow you because they love you and you love them.
Level 3 - Production/Results - you get results!! People follow you because not only do they like/love you, but together you get results.
Level 4 - People Development/Reproduction - you mentor/develop people! You help the people you serve with by giving opportunities for growth and helping to develop their own skills.
Level 5 - Personhood/Respect - Your followers are loyal and sacrificial. This level takes a lifetime to achieve! You are the ULTIMATE leader guru.
And thank you to Emma who gave fantastic examples and had some astute insights during our discussion. Scholar input is invaluable. I LOVE when you share your ideas that are ON-TOPIC!!!
For homework, you were assigned a task that will help improve your leadership levels. Be ready to report your success this Thursday. If you are successful, you will earn pom-poms.
For the four of you that were not in class but want to complete the homework, (This is a requirement for the class reward.) below are the following tasks that were not chosen. Please choose one and report:
1) Read and study the FILA Constitution. Develop a 10 question quiz to administer to your classmates this Thursday. (2 pom-poms)
2) Be a model scholar in one of your classes. Report results. (2 pom-poms)
3) Help with recess and engage all the kids in an activity. (3 pom-poms)
4) Write a mentor a thank you note. (2 pom-poms)
----I hope you are all working on your class requirements. They must all be completed by May 4th!!!!
This includes VOLUNTEER HOURS, BOOK REPORTS, CLASS PRESENTATIONS, ETC!!! Do it NOW!!!!
ACTIVITY REPORT:
We are having major difficulty with communications. We need to remember that just because you know something, does not mean that everyone knows that same information!!
---We have THREE MAJOR EVENTS (at least) right around the corner, and they have not been announced!!!!
---SCHOLAR SPRING ACTIVITY ---THIS FRIDAY!!! Only I have sent out an email (with very little info). AN EMAIL MUST GO OUT TODAY!!!!
---SHAKESPEARE BAKE SALE ---This needs to be announced and the sign up sheet for baked goods needs to go out THIS WEEK!!! (Katie D, Teachers Jennifer and Kellie)
---FIELD DAY -- This needs to be announced and the sign up sheet for food should go out soon. (Trey and Noah)
HAT DAY --- Trey, is this happening? : )
REMEMBER WE HAVE A LOT OF NEW FILA MEMBERS THAT DON'T KNOW HOW THESE EVENTS WORK, SO IT IS UP TO US TO TELL THEM!!!!
LASTLY,
This week we start our LEADER DECONSTRUCTION presentations!! Remember you either do it on your assigned day or DON'T DO IT AT ALL!! You are leaders, so stop procrastinating!!! (I'm saying this to myself as well.)
If you have questions about this assignment please look in your binder!!! The assignment is laid out for you. Please address every aspect of the assignment in your presentation. This should take time and research.
And please do not present on a leader you have already presented to the class.
The schedule is as follows:
April 20 - Katie Blanchard
Trey
Emma
Merry
Katie Dial
Dean (will present on his leadership book from 1st semester)
April 27 - Kaleigh
Adam
Dean
Noah
Benjamin
Go forth and get to work!!!
I'll see you Thursday!!
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