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Grit- How do we build grit in our kids? 

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Grit- How do we build grit in our kids? 

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Angela Duckworth states it best in saying having a growth mindset is a positive way to start building grit in kids that are not motivated.

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Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

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Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.

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What was your favorite Spring Break memory? 

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What was your favorite Spring Break memory? 

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I hope everyone had a blast relaxing this week. If you would like to share your favorite Spring Break memory please do so. I will start by saying it was great spending time with my boys. Seeing my oldest (LJ ) and my youngest Keith Jr. playing at the library was awesome. We all signed up for the Lego Club!

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Mrs. Cowen and Mrs. Wedeking took 16 young ladies to the annual Hermanitas Conference at Washburn University on March16th.

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Weekly Checklist & Announcements: March 27th-31st 

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Weekly Checklist & Announcements: March 27th-31st 

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-- March 28:th, - Kick Off Testing Week with Ice Cream during lunch
March 29th- 31st- Testing Begins in Science, please read the KAP information
-- Also Tuesday, No PLC, use this time to lesson plan for the week and following weeks.
*Please read the KAP tab on the padlet. (dates, activities, etc.)

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-- Testing Schedule is as follows:
Science, March 29-31 (8th grade only)
Math, April 4-5 (All Grades)
ELA, April 6-7 (All Grades)
-- March 28th (We will have a test Kick-Off during lunch time. Each student will get an ice cream sandwich or Slushy. Bob and I will present a fun-presentation with students that includes music and having some fun.
*Students will receive a snack during KAP testing week. The PTO has sponsored candy, granola bars and fruit to help say, "Good Luck" throughout the week.
*Math and ELA resources will be on the school web site by Tuesday for students to use over the Spring Break. The 8th grade Math department is providing a padlet and math packet for kids to complete over Spring Break in exchange for an incentive if students complete the packet over break. If your interested in seeing what type of packet e-mail Mrs. B. Young or Mr. Horton.