LEADERSHIP CLASS WEEK 2: Why oh why, Kim Jong Un?

First of all, I want to tell you how impressed I am with all of you that completed your homework!!  (90%)  Great job!  Keep it up!

We started class with Mr. Poyer's Leader in the News.  He told us a little bit about Kim Jong-un and how he runs North Korea.  He surmised that he is not a good leader and rules by fear, while practically starving most of the citizens.  

Good work!  Do you think North Koreans think he is a good leader? His family has been ruling North Korea since 1948.  How have they managed to stay in power for SO LONG?  

Simon Sinek then took over and introduced you to the idea of starting with why.  I LOVE this TED Talk and was especially inspired by his book, Start With Why.  It changed how I looked at the world.  I now want to find the WHY behind everyone and everything.  The WHY matters most.  It is how a leader truly connects with his/her followers.  I appreciated that Ms. Blanchard used Jesus Christ as an example of a person that truly had a phenomenal WHY.  He was able to reach people and change people.  They followed Him and continue to follow Him because HIS WHY becomes their WHY.  Overall, I think we had a great discussion and, hopefully, you each come up with an amazing WHY as you fill out your Golden Circle. (HOMEWORK)

***Ms. Preece and Mr. Hellyer, the TED Talk is posted below so you can watch it. (I hope track and volleyball were fabulous.)

After our discussion we talked a little bit about the scholar meet-up at the ice rink and our upcoming Halloween extravaganza.

Below are the jobs you will lead during the Halloween event.  Decide which one will be a good fit and sell it to us!  What will you do to make that job happen?  What are your plans and ideas?

--Music/DJ/Dance games - Teacher Genne will be our DJ. You will work closely with her.

--Decorations - Decorate the stage, dance floor, and Fellowship Hall.

--Refreshment table - Ask families to volunteer to bring refreshments.  Set-up and decorate the tables that will hold the goodies. (I love helping with this one.)

--Kid's activity room --This is a popular one!!  Come up with games, prizes and decor to keep the LOLers and Core kids busy for about 45 minutes.

--Costume contest - Choose judges, criteria and prizes for the best Halloween costumes.

--Communication--THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB!!  - Get the word out with posters, emails, announcements, texts and Facebook posts!  Without communication, we would have NO PARTY!!

So choose wisely! This is going to be an AWESOME event!!  If you will not be able to attend the Halloween party (October 26 after classes) please do a job you can accomplish beforehand. (Communications is a great possibility!)

HOMEWORK:

1) Fill in your Golden Circle. (page 14 in your binder)  The WHY should answer why you want to be a leader. (your cause and purpose)  The HOW should answer how you plan to do this. (methods, plans  EX: becoming a better speaker by taking Unleashing Your Voice) And the WHAT should describe what the outcome of this will be. (I will be able to lead Scholar Retreat without anyone helping me.  In fact, I will insist that Mrs. Poyer and Mrs. Schmieder don't even come to Scholar Retreat.)  If you are confused, watch the TED Talk posted below.

2) Choose a job for the Halloween party.

3) Bring in your plan to carry out that job at the Halloween party.   If you choose communication, bring in your plan!! (EX:  "I plan to make 4 large posters, send out a huge excited group email, post fun messages to FACEBOOK, dress up as a clown during lunch and announce the party to everyone!!!, etc...")

****We will be choosing who does what based on the plans you propose.

4) Come up with ideas for our next scholar meet-up!!  I heard great ideas on Thursday, let's solidify one for October.  (roller skating, movie night, rock climbing, laser tagging, something in Gig Harbor,  broom ball)

And finally, be ready to summon all your Shakespearean talents next week as we dive into a play all about the "Cool Kids."   It's all about the cool kids!

I'll see you Thursday!

Thank you,

Mrs. Poyer

PS - Ms. Doolin, you have the Leader in the News.  (Thank you!)

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LEADERSHIP WEEK 1- Show me the money!!

Welcome to the war room!

We had a great start to the semester yesterday.  I completely LOVE that you recited leadership quotes, listed great leadership traits for our acrostic poem, and were very enthusiastic about your binders!

I can tell we are going to have a superb year.

Here is a brief recap of what we did:

1) Mrs. Schmieder set the bar high with our first Leader in the News.  She highlighted one of the fabulous men who stepped up to help Hurricane Harvey victims by opening up his furniture stores for refuge and much more.

2) We wrote an acrostic poem using the word LEADER.  I was impressed with all the great words you chose.  You really have a handle of what a good leader should be.

3) We reviewed the class's requirements for earning our fabulous leadership class retreat.  This included recording any volunteer hours you have earned since last Thursday.  Make sure you RECORD all your volunteer/service hours in your binder on page 3.

We decided overall that it was going to be easy peasy lemon squeezy.:)

4) You each signed up to present a Leader in the News.  Remember this is what we start each class with and you must be ready to go as soon as the clock strikes 2 pm.  You each need to present 1 by the end of the semester.  Mr. Poyer will present next week.  

5)We took a little tour of our class binders.  Bring them EVERY SINGLE CLASS DAY!!

6) We talked about the importance of calendars and tracking where you must be and what you must do.  You need to know this!:)

In fact, your homework for this week is filling in the calendars at the back of your binders with ALL OF YOUR ACTIVITIES, classes, due dates, etc!!

FILL IT UP!!!!  In this class you will be planning activities, etc.  So we need to know availability.

7) Finally, we started our Scholar Retreat 2017 debrief.  It was great to hear what you liked and disliked about this year's retreat.  I can't wait to see you improve it for next year ;)!

    -Ms. Doolin and Mr. Day received points (in the form of our class currency) because they brought hard copies of their opinions of Scholar Retreat 2017 to class!

8) Lastly, you were made aware of our reward system for class.  It involves paper money with your faces on it!  So get your homework done, respond to emails, give a great presentation, etc, and you will fill those wallets with your friends' faces!  This money will be used to purchase sundry items from our leadership store.  Good luck!  I want to have to print lots and lots of "money" this semester.

Mrs. Schmieder and I look forward to seeing you next week!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Poyer

HOMEWORK:

-Fill in your calendar

-Fill up your Scholar Retreat 2017 debrief page

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Golden Tickets

Congratulations to those of you who received your golden ticket!  I am so happy you were able to complete all your requirements.  I hope you learned something along the way on your leadership journey.

Last Thursday, we heard two great presentation from Noah and Dean.  Thank you!

We then talked about the best way to recognize our FILA leaders.   We decided on orchids accompanied by heartfelt presentations from each of you!

WORK ON THESE NOW!!!  It can be a poem, song, dance, or simple dedication.  If you need help,  SIMPLY ASK!!!!  Explain why they should be thanked, etc.

Here are your assigned leaders:

Trey - Shannon Hayes - President

Katie B. - Lisa Blanchard - Vice - President

Emma - Suzanne Shumaker - Treasurer

Benjamin - Diannalyn Claridge - Secretary

Merry/Dean - Isabelle Brennan - Parent Rep

Kaleigh - Nalani Lettner - Jr. School Director

Adam - Genevieve Allen - Scholar Mentor

Katie D and Noah - handing out the orchids

  YOU WILL PRACTICE THIS PRESENTATION ON THURSDAY!  If you are not ready Teacher Kellie will rip your golden ticket out of your hand!!!

We also discussed Field Day in depth!

Do you remember your assignments?  I know they included a lot of game planning.  Be ready!!!  And make sure you wear your t-shirts from Scholar Retreat last year.

Next Thursday, we will discuss Scholar Retreat 2017-2018!  It's gonna be GOOD!!

We will also reveal the activity for the leadership retreat!

Remember - DARKNESS, COLD, AND ROYAL!!

See you Thursday!!!

SO CLOSE!!!!

We had such a great round of Leader Deconstruction presentations yesterday!  I think you have gown so much over this past year in so many ways.  A stand out in all of the presentations was your ability to identify the unique leader traits of each of your leaders.  Good job!

Next week we will finish off our presentations with Noah and Dean.

Did you each get a chance to glance at the spreadsheet listing your completed and uncompleted class requirements?  Kaleigh, Emma, and Benjamin are DONE!!!  And everyone else is SO CLOSE!!  Everything is due NEXT WEEK!  You can do it!!

Here are the outstanding items for each of you:

Trey - read Watership Down, approach paper for Watership Down, and volunteer hours 

Adam - read Watership Down, approach paper for Watership Down, and volunteer hours 

Katie B. - read Watership Down and approach paper for Watership Down

Noah - volunteer hours and Leader Deconstruction presentation

Dean -  approach paper for Watership Down, book presentation, and volunteer hours

Katie D. - parliamentary procedure simulation (I will email you about how to make this up)

Merry - parliamentary procedure simulation (I will email you about how to make this up) AND Watership Down discussion

* You need 20 volunteer hours total!  You can use all our activities where you helped!  Also, community and church work is VOLUNTEER WORK!!    (unless you are getting paid)

YOU can all do this!!!  Don't stop now!

Next week we will also discuss Field Day and Scholar Retreat!!  Bring your notebooks and calendars!

See you Thursday!!

Time is Short and Tasks are LONG

What a glorious day we had on Friday!  Dean did an outstanding job leading our Scholar Spring Activity.  The weather was AMAZING!  And everyone did their part.  It was the perfect combination.  Thank you, everyone!

On Thursday, we kicked off our Leadership Deconstruction presentations in a BIG way!  These are my favorite presentations because I learn so much not only about your chosen leader, but about each of YOU!  Your interests and personalities shine through as you take us through the life of your leader.  

Great job, thus far!  I can't wait to hear who we get to know on Thursday.

Here is the line-up:

1) Katie Dial

2) Kaleigh 

3)Adam

4) Dean

5) Noah

6) Benjamin

7) Dean's book presentation

As you can see, we have A LOT to do, so come to class quickly so we can get started.

We have so much coming up!  Don't forget to keep on top of your tasks!!

May 4 - ALL APPLICABLE CLASS REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED

May 11 -  Hat Day

May 12,13 -Shakespeare Bake Sale

May 18 - Field Day (Trey and Noah, sign-ups need to go out THIS WEEK!!)

May 30 - Leadership Class Leader Retreat (get your CLASS requirements DONE)

August 24-26 - Scholar Retreat

Please report any of your completed requirements to me during lunch this week.  You want that golden ticket!

Teacher Kellie and I have already started planning the reward retreat!!  We are so excited.  I'll give you a hint---DARKNESS.

See you Thursday.

PS - I need each of you to pick your favorite leadership quote and send it or give it to me ASAP!  Thank you!

Level UP - ACTIONS REQUIRED

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!!

What an e"MOTION"al simulation!

Great job on the simulation on Thursday!

You all came prepared to play your part, and boy did we make a lot of motions.

-Trey moved that FILA should have a hat day on April 20, 2017.

    -The motion passed.

-Adam moved that all the Leadership Class members should wear togas at the Scholar Retreat as people arrive.

    -The motion passed 5 to 3.

-Dean moved that FILAP scholars should be invited to the Spring Scholar Activity.

    -The motion passed unanimously.

-Teacher Jennifer moved that we adopt the proposed schedule for the Thomas Jefferson Birthday Party.

    -The motion passed unanimously.

-A discussion on the scholar lunch table has been tabled.

-Benjamin moved that class should move outside on nice weather days.

       -The motion failed with 1 yes and 7 noes.

We got a lot done!!

When we get back from Spring Break we will listen to Dean's book presentation.

-In the meantime, work on your class requirements.  Read Watership Down!  And track your volunteer hours.

-Make sure you are as prepared as possible for the upcoming activities.

        -Thomas Jefferson Birthday Party - April 13 - The week we get back!

        -Scholar Spring Activity - April 21, 2017, Lincoln Park at 12:30 p.m.

        -Shakespeare Bake Sale - May 12, 13, 2017

        -Field Day - May 18, 2017

        -Scholar Retreat August 24-26, 2017

LASTLY,  YOU all have your final presentation coming up quickly! (Leader Deconstruction)

We only have two days to present.  If you don't present, you don't get credit.  Teacher Kellie and I are expecting great things.  Make sure you answer all the questions on the assignment.

Here is the schedule:

   April 20 - Katie Blanchard, Trey, Merry, Katie D., Emma

   April 21 - Kaleigh, Adam, Dean, Noah and Benjamin

GOOD LUCK!!

Have a great break!