So True

"People rarely succeed unless 

they have fun in what they are doing."
                  ~Dale Carnegie

Sunday Stand 1-17-2016

One day late this week, it's "Saturday Stand"
coming out on a Sunday.  There were two separate instances that occurred recently, each resonating with importance for students and for others. 

I wanted to reflect upon and share them;
each story holds an important truth.

#Kids need good role models.

That being said, here's a gentleman that "stepped up to the plate" for a group of
school kids and some caring adults.  

Meet Christian who works at the Bethalto, Illinois Post Office.  He's also a veteran.  

Saturday a family attempted to ship
two boxes of items their child's class
had collected for Project Frontline:

http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/index.php

When they discovered the expense

to mail both packages was out of their
reach, this man pulled out his wallet
to pay the cost to ship one of the boxes.  

His reasoning?  

Christian explained that he knew first-hand how much programs that serve the needs of
servicemen and women, value donations.  

He knows just how much packages like

the two mailed from Bethalto mean
to soldiers who shall receive them.  

#Hero          #RoleModel        #Veteran

#Kids often come to school hungry

 When I envision a wide spectrum of success

for young people, the fact that many are

hindered by pervasive hunger is not

something I used to think about.

As educators we must consider that.

#LetUsAct

Read on to discover an idea that

began with a June 2015 gathering
 at The Lawrence County Health 

Department, and the courage of a

handful of people who don't sit by
the sidelines when it comes to 

doing what's "best" for young

people across Lawrence County. 

http://parksidekids.blogspot.com/2016/01/sunday-thought-1-17-2016.html

#Hopeful     #AHeartForKids

#Community

#SuccessForAll

Saturday Stand 1-9-2016

Kids come to school with uncertainty
and perhaps some initial nervousness.  

That's to be expected, especially if they're involved with learning in large groups 

of peers for the first time.  I say 

"extra bonus points" 

if kids come to class feeling
hopeful and curious, how grand!

I'll take it from there.

You know, the moment they enter my classroom.  They will be successful.

I'll expect everyone to support kids.

I create resources to inform 

my learning community.

I'll expect families to communicate 

with myself, colleagues, and the administration
to uphold and maintain 

on-going success for kids.

I read, "Tweet," and connect with
others to continue my learning.

I refine my craft. 

Let's strive for "win-win" situations.

 #Resources:

The Reading Room:  http://parksideinlawrencevilleillinois.blogspot.com/

Parkside Night Owls:

http://cusd20.blogspot.com/ 

Shining Moments:

http://parksidekids.blogspot.com/ 

Let's Go!

http://rwest-letsgo.blogspot.com/ 

George Couros- I loved the

 "The Innovator's Mindset"

and recommend it to others!  

http://www.amazon.com/The-Innovators-Mindset-Learning-Creativity-ebook/dp/B016YTBZKO/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1 

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