4-12-2019

Thanks to Courtney, Bill and Abby for doing a great job coaching the first home track meet yesterday.  Weather conditions weren't ideal but they got it in the books.  Also, thanks to Dan, Lori, Matthew and Marcia for helping time the meet and Jessica for running concessions for NJHS.


The 8th grade students were able to visit West Chicago High School on Thursday.  What a great event to continue the transition for next year. 

The role of metacognition in learning and achievement.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/46038/the-role-of-metacognition-in-learning-and-achievement

Melissa, April and Danielle did a great job recognizing the Newsie volunteers at Monday's Board meeting. Showing appreciation for all of those behind the scene people that help make the theater club presentation happening.

There is no avoiding pain, especially if you’re going after ambitious goals. Believe it or not, you are lucky to feel that kind of pain if you approach it correctly, because it is a signal that you need to find solutions so you can progress.


Jessica and Allison also did a great job presenting the findings of our Assessment Committee to the school board on Monday.  It was a lot of work this year and is appreciated. 

Thanks to Michelle who is doing our IAR make-up testing today and early next week.  Our attendance during testing was pretty great so it should not take more than a couple of days. 




I am looking forward to Red, White and Beautiful next week.  Lyn has been putting up artwork all over the building band and choir are getting ready and Healthy Cooking will be making an appearance again from Lynette and Jen.  NJHS will also be selling Pizza prior to RW&B for teachers and families. 

Tips for teaching realistic optimism to students.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/tips-teaching-realistic-optimism


The Anderson book fair is happening next week as Michelle and Kathy will be running the fair to raise more money and books for our library.  Please check it out. 


Good luck to Colleen, Alex and student council as they head out to Convention this weekend. This is a great leadership experience for the students. 



Matthew Turek and the Band will be playing at the Chicago Wolves game on Saturday.  Our students sure have a lot of opportunities to attend great experiences and share their talents. 



Thanks to Ellen and Kim for organizing the It's Always a Party on Tuesday.  The spread was spectacular as usual.

Betty went out of her way to have Megan P meet one of her favorite authors...well almost.


MCDonalds was the place to be last night as  Adrienne, Jim , Matthew, Nicole, Mark, Sherry, Kerry, Kathy and myself all worked with the Evergreen staff to serve A LOT of Benjamin 25 families!  The place was packed.  Thanks to everyone for pitching in and raising funds for the PTA.