Cool Kids eat Cookies

Hey Cool Kids!  Great job in class this week.  Your acting was divine.  I hope we all now know what NOT to do when planning and carrying out an activity.  Keep the Cool Kid characters in mind as we plan our big events.  No one wants to leave the lady with the treats in her driveway sitting on a cooler!  I'm talking about you, STEVE!

We were able to start throwing ideas out for our big Halloween bash.  It will look a lot like last year's party.  But why not?  It worked and was a success, so let's revisit it.

So we are set on having DJ Genne (she graciously said she would work our event ; )), a carnival room, refreshments, and a mixing "potions" (drink) station (run by the Student Government class.)

Your homework for this week is:

1) Start reading those leadership books!!!  I'll start us off on the presentations next Thursday with the book, The Leader in Me.  It is going to take you back to your childhood.

2)Decide what portion of the Halloween party you would like to work on.  The choices include - dance/games, carnival room, refreshments, decorations, or communication and advertisements.

3) Come up with 5 awesome event ideas to share.  For example, if you want to be involved with the decor, search for some inexpensive easy decorations that we can make, etc.

I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR IDEAS!  We have 12 people working on this party!  It is going to be AMAZING!!

Also, we decided to kick-off our Scholar Meet-ups at the skating place in University Place.  I'll send out the info.  Come and support these awesome activities!

Thanks, everyone!

See you on Thursday!

Teacher Jennifer

PS - Merry, you have our Quick Share Quote this week.

PSS - Someone walked out the door with Dean's pencil.  Please return it to him.

PSSS - The papers I gave you to add to your binders included very important information that can wreak havoc if put into the wrong hands!  Please be careful with those!  We will discuss this more on Thursday!

 

Here is how the schedule for book presentations currently stands: (Note that there are two more spaces available.)  Also, it is perfectly fine that people are doing the same book.  You each will get something different from your reading.  

October 6 – Jennifer Poyer – The Leader in Me

October 13 – Katie Dial – Start with Why

                                Kaleigh Newlun – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

October 20 – Noah Giovingo – Do Hard Things

                                Emma Miller – Start with Why

October 27 – Adam Claridge – Man's Search for Meaning

                                _________________________________

November 3 – Trey Claridge – The Element

                                Benjamin Poyer – How to Win Friends and Influence People

November 10 – Katie Blanchard – How to Win Friends and Influence People/Noah Giovingo - Do Hard Things

 

Here is the schedule for the Leadership Quote Quick Share:

October 6 – Merry

                13 – Katie Dial

                20 – Benjamin

                27 – Kaleigh

November 3 –

                10 – Katie Dial

                17 – Trey Claridge

                24 – Thanksgiving

December 1 –

                8 – Katie Blanchard

                15 – Benjamin Poyer

January 5 – Katie Blanchard

                12 – Adam

                19 – Dean

                26 – Emma

February 2 –

                9 – Trey

                16-

                23 – Noah

March 2 – Merry

                9-Adam

                16-Emma

                23-

                30-

April 6 – Spring Break

                13-

                20-

                27-

 

1)This Thursday, Kaleigh will present a leadership quote! (please refer to your binder for directions on what and how to present this) Way to go, Kaleigh! 

2)Also, bring in your Golden Circles. (The sheet can be found in your binder.)

3)  If you haven't signed up for leadership quotes or a book presentation, be ready to do so on Thursday.

4) Bring your acting abilities to class!!!  Accents, dramatic actions, and overacting are VERY welcome this week.

 

If you need more info or have questions email me or text me at 209-531-7133.

Thanks, everyone!!!

Jennifer Poyer

Golden Circle, Retreat Debrief, and BRING your acting chops

We had an info-packed first class last week. I hope you were listening and are up to speed on what we will be accomplishing this year.  We have A LOT to do and a LITTLE amount of time to accomplish it.  Last year our biggest hurdle was time!  This year we are going to stay on task.  That is going to require a lot of effort from each of you AND so much effort from ME : )!

I was super impressed when I looked at the sign-up sheets and saw all your names. Also, I have heard from a few of you about your choice of books on the presentations.  I love this effort.  This is a great leadership trait.  I hope you have all dove into your books, or at least have them on hold at the library.

We also had a fantastic Scholar Retreat debrief.  It was so great to get all the feedback.  Keep those debriefs in your folder, you will need them when we start planning Scholar Retreat 2017.  It is easy to forget all the details of events over time, so write them down so your ideas and changes can be applied during next year's planning.

And finally, we talked about your "WHY!"  Why did you join this class?  (Please don't write that your mom made you do it!) Why should people be inspired to follow you?  Why do you think you can lead FILA's activities?  WHAT will you do to make this WHY happen, and HOW will you bring the WHAT about?  For homework, you are supposed to write down your why, what and how. (Fill out your Golden Circle.) You can definitely have more than one!  In fact, you definitely should have a lot of whats and hows!  If you are having trouble understanding "The Golden Circle" assignment, go online and watch the Ted Talk by Simon Sinek.  I'm so sorry that we were unable to fully watch it in class.  Next time, I will be better prepared!

Here is the link: Start With Why - Simon Sinek TED talk

Start With Why - Simon Sinek TED talk Simon Sinek discusses the principal behind every successful person and business. A simple but powerful model for...

 

Here is how the schedule for book presentations currently stands: (Note that there are two more spaces available.)  Also, it is perfectly fine that people are doing the same book.  You each will get something different from your reading.  I seriously cannot wait to hear the wisdom you glean! 

October 6 – Jennifer Poyer – The Leader in Me

October 13 – Katie Dial – Start with Why

                                Kaleigh Newlun – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

October 20 – Noah Giovingo – Do Hard Things

                                Emma Miller – Start with Why

October 27 – Adam Claridge – Man's Search for Meaning

                                _________________________________

November 3 – Trey Claridge – The Element

                                Benjamin Poyer – How to Win Friends and Influence People

November 10 – Katie Blanchard – How to Win Friends and Influence People

 

Here is the schedule for the Leadership Quote Quick Share:

September 29 – Kaleigh

October 6 – Merry

                13 – Katie Dial

                20 – Benjamin

                27 – Kaleigh

November 3 –

                10 – Katie Dial

                17 – Trey Claridge

                24 – Thanksgiving

December 1 –

                8 – Katie Blanchard

                15 – Benjamin Poyer

January 5 – Katie Blanchard

                12 –

                19 – Dean

                26 –

February 2 –

                9 – Trey

                16-

                23 – Noah

March 2 – Merry

                9-

                16-

                23-

                30-

April 6 – Spring Break

                13-

                20-

                27-

 

1)This Thursday, Kaleigh will present a leadership quote! (please refer to your binder for directions on what and how to present this) Way to go, Kaleigh! 

2)Also, bring in your Golden Circles. (The sheet can be found in your binder.)

3)  If you haven't signed up for leadership quotes or a book presentation, be ready to do so on Thursday.

4) Bring your acting abilities to class!!!  Accents, dramatic actions, and overacting are VERY welcome this week.

 

If you need more info or have questions email me or text me at 209-531-7133.

Thanks, everyone!!!

Jennifer Poyer

Who supports free speech? AND Scholar Retreat Schedule

Logan and Morgan "peeled" themselves away from the Florida beaches!  We are so glad to have them back, and they are ready to tackle their upcoming debate over free speech.  Be ready with valid well supported arguments.  

Nearly everyone presented on their leadership trait.  I was super impressed on the topics you chose.  Your topics truly fit your personalities.   It was superb!  The feedback was lacking, but I must say the delivery has improved twofold!  Great Job!

And dare I say that we have Scholar Retreat practically planned?!  That is mighty impressive.

Next week, Teacher Genne will be taking the reins and working on parliamentary procedure once again.

But the following week, May 12, we will have a working meeting during lunch in the Herried Room.  We will provide lunch.  This is a REQUIRED meeting - don't be late ; ).  

We need to tie up any loose ends as we go into the summer.  We need to get organized for the bake sale (Morgan, what do you need?), as well as field day.  And then plan a couple of summer meetings for more scholar retreat planning, if necessary.  Let's make sure we use every single minute of class time wisely!!

Lastly,  I need you to send me your absolute favorite leadership quote from this last year!  And if you don't have one yet, FIND ONE!!  Send those ASAP!

Thanks,

Jennifer Poyer

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Scheduling Galore

We had a great scheduling session on Thursday. Below are the details and your assignments.

FIELD DAY - Adam Blanchard

10 a.m. - Clean church

10:30 a.m. - small group leaves to set up the park for party

11 a.m. - head to the park

11:30 a.m. - Eating commences

12:30 -2:30 games

1) volleyball - Adam
2) Soccer - ????
3) Quidditch rotation - Lisa Miller
4) Hunger Games - Jared, Merry
5) Ultimate Frisbee - Trey

2:30 - 3 p.m. - Clean- up

Tables - Shannon, Jennifer, Genevieve

Canopy - Shannon

Adam: volley balls, soccer ball, cones, swords, frisbee
Jared : swords
Jennifer: volleyball nets, chalk, send group email
Trey: Facebook message
Katie: Food list


SCHOLAR RETREAT - Trey Claridge and Jared Peterson

We will continue working on this schedule this week! Bring in your schedule sheets and calendars, everyone!

ALSO, Morgan, come ready to hand out assignments!! We need to move quickly on your Shakespeare bake sale!


AND DO NOT FORGET YOUR CHARACTER STUDY PRESENTATIONS ARE ALL DUE!! Can you believe that no one has presented?!?! How did that happen? This Thursday, we will hear from ALL of YOU!!!!

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Presidential Debate and What we have is a failure to communicate!

CEO Morgan Miller was up against Governor Turfleburger in their first presidential debate last Thursday.

It was an eye-opener for the voters as they learned the true stances of these very capable candidates.

Miller pledged to put an end to Obamacare, issue a 22% flat tax, put an end to pornography on the Internet, and create new jobs.

Turfleburger wants less government in the lives of citizens.  His plan is to lower government spending, increase taxes, and put the responsibility of welfare back in the hands of the states.  He also proposed a plan allowing immigrants into the United States, but would not allow them to partake in the welfare system for five years.

The candidates put forth a clean battle and both truly demonstrated their presidential platform.

In their next debate, they are set to tackle the issue of free speech.  Preparation begins now, and the debate is scheduled for May 5.

In the leadership portion of class, we started with a debrief of the previous weekend's scholar activity.  Logan did a fantastic job of taking control, gathering attendees, leading the games, etc.  The only complaint was the lack of participants.  We decided we need to work on our communication.  Start talking, texting, posting, emailing, calling, announcing, shouting, etc!  We need to get the word out.

Next, we talked about calendaring!  As leaders, you NEED to keep track of the events you are leading and attending!  The calendar is the best way to do that.  This week fill it up with all your personal activities, upcoming events, etc.  And LOOK at it EVERY SINGLE DAY!  Bring it to class every week.  

We then went over the upcoming activities and what has been accomplished.  Some of you have really been working hard to develop your game plan.  Before you know it, your events will be here!!  This is real life, not a simulation.  Look at your event planning page.  Ask for help!  YOU are in charge!! 

Field Day - 

- Adam contacted Shannon Hayes and Lisa Miller

-Adam - make a list of supplies you have secured with people - make sure they know they are bringing them

-Adam - make a schedule of events for Field Day

-Adam - assign activities to age groups

-Adam - assign jobs to class!!

- Katie - make food sign-up sheet

-Katie and Jennifer - distribute sign-up sheet during lunch next week

Shakespeare Bake Sale-

-Morgan - make and distribute sign-up sheet for food donations

-ask for helpers to man booth

-decoration plan

-food plan (donations and other ideas - water bottles, popcorn)

-price plan

-price list

-money, etc

Scholar Retreat

- Trey came up with a great quote

-Trey - ask your mom about t-shirts

-Adam - T-shirt research

-work on getting dads to attend the event

-Trey and Jared - work on schedule of events

-Katie and Jennifer - food budget and plan

-make assignments for help!!!

-Morgan and Genevieve - ideas for speakers

HOMEWORK - fill out your calendars!!  You are all super busy, put it to paper.

-Work on your activity plan and prep.  Be ready to report progress, make assignments, etc.

-Adam and Merry you have your Character Study to present.  PLEASE BE READY.  If you have forgotten here is the info:

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.

 

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HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK

I hope you are enjoying your week off!

Here is  quick reminder for homework assignments:

DEBATE:

-prepare, prepare, prepare for your debate

-come up with a position on the various issues

-research the various issues

-prepare responses to questions regarding the various issues

LEADERSHIP:

Character Study class presentation:

    -Morgan, Logan, Merry - BE READY !

-Adam 

    - send email or talk to Shannon Hayes and Lisa Miller regarding     Field Day

    -make and distribute a food sign-up sheet for Field Day

    

-Jared and Trey - Scholar Retreat

    -come up with a quote for T-shirt

    -work on schedule of events

    -Trey - talk to your mom about her t-shirt connection

    -work on getting dads to attend the event - we need two per night.

-Katie and Jennifer

    -scholar retreat menu

    -food pricing

  

-Morgan - 

    -make and distribute sign-up sheet for food donations

    -decoration plan

    -ask for helpers to man booth

    -food plan (donations and other ideas (water bottles, popcorn, etc))

We will also be debriefing the Scholar Activity.

Come prepared with new info to report!!!  You can do this!

Thanks!