Portrait of a Middle Schooler: Defining Aspirations by Laura Tavares https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e As we work together to “Reimagine Middle School,” we want to keep our students front and center. This “Portrait of a Middle Schooler” activity is designed to help you reflect on your goals and hopes for students and then share your ideas. Please respond to the prompts in each column. en-us 2023-03-03 16:36:12 UTC 2026-02-26 04:27:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137375 Excited to keep learning when they go home!]]> 2023-03-03 21:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137375 I would like them to feel good, accomplished, and like they mattered https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137431 2023-03-03 21:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137431 Failure - how to learn from it and keep moving https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137808 2023-03-03 21:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137808 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137817 I want them to feel whole, or at least empowered to repair cracks in the foundation by having the skills, tools, and love to build confidence in going out into the world]]> 2023-03-03 21:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137817 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137863 How to build trust and not just look for it.

Further more they need to learn different coping skills to use in moments when their go to skill is no longer an option. (Mindfulness)]]> 2023-03-03 21:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503137863 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138141 That students would be able to see their potential and feel confidence and pursuing their dreams.]]> 2023-03-03 21:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138141 Perseverance https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138153 I would want middle school students to learn how to persevere through challenges, and have a solutions oriented, growth mindset, and the habit of not getting discouraged by 'failure,' and instead seeing opportunities to learn and grow and try again. 

]]> 2023-03-03 21:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138153 That they get their needs met so that they can move on to have a wonderful life https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138359 2023-03-03 21:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138359 Exposure for curiosity https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138447 I want them to see and do enough to hope to see and do more things - or keep open the idea that they might not know everything yet so there is value in doing new things]]> 2023-03-03 21:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138447 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138489 I would love for them to experience confidence and that feeling one gets when they are noticed for doing the right thing... being given notice for doing the right thing.]]> 2023-03-03 21:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138489 growth mindset, risk taking, value of learning from mistakes or that mistakes are opportunities, how to repair relationships. rlarkin10 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138594 2023-03-03 21:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138594 Trust and community https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138798 I want every student to leave middle school having the experience of being part of a community, and having a trusted adult in their lives. 

]]> 2023-03-03 21:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138798 Respect for themselves, others, their futures, their learning, the community https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138941 2023-03-03 21:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138941 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138988 I want them to feel like they want to come back. I want them to feel excited to see their trusted adult another day (along with their friends).]]> 2023-03-03 21:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138988 Kindness / Empathy https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138993 2023-03-03 21:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503138993 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139235 Growth mindset, mindfulness, critical thinking skills, and confidence]]> 2023-03-03 21:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139235 How to be a good person and keep an open mind. Also that there are different ways to be and that it is ok to be them https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139286 2023-03-03 21:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139286 Reflection https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139374 I would love for students to embrace the margin, "pressing pause," appreciating down time for reflecting on them selves and their environment]]> 2023-03-03 21:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139374 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139556 That they'll feel understood and comfortable enough to keep trying after failing]]> 2023-03-03 21:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139556 Asking questions https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139598 2023-03-03 21:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139598 wpsinstitute https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139702 The opportunity to explore and develop interests and self-knowledge - the things that will motivate them for further learning]]> 2023-03-03 21:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139702 How to follow through with things once you start them https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139724 2023-03-03 21:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503139724 That they leave knowing they have options and opportunities rlarkin10 https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140240 2023-03-03 21:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140240 Natural World https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140368 experiences in nature, the woods

]]> 2023-03-03 21:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140368 Empowered learners https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140382 I hope they have enough skills, tools, and self-confidence to navigate learning moving forward - to be comfortable with what they do and don't know, to seek out new experiences and new relationships, to know how to nurture and find success in what matters to them, and to feel whole enough to take on everything that is so hard in the world]]> 2023-03-03 21:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140382 project based learning- multiage https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140498 2023-03-03 21:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2503140498 We are all human. We all succeed and make mistakes in different ways/settings. Messing up is natural and its ok to experience all types of emotions. https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2513512913 2023-03-13 00:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2513512913 That they are important, that being present mattered, and that they are excited to come back tomorrow. https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2513513665 2023-03-13 00:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2513513665 Take risks. Celebrate successes. Reflect on failures. Try again. https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2513513906 2023-03-13 00:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/wpsinstitute/epta8jxkpgqbdb1e/wish/2513513906