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Community Circle

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 31, 2011

Each week our entire school gathers in the gym for an assembly-like experience.  We have titled this time “Community Circle.”  We sit in a circle around the MI flag, US flag, and a peace pole.  We come together to share how we can carry out the 7 Habits, to create school-wide goals, and to celebrate the leaders within us.  We do this through quotes, movie clips, discussions and turn and talks. ...

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Leadership Day Video

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 24, 2011

In January we hosted a Leadership Day that was amazing. The video below shows some of the highlights. Enjoy!Mike Fritz, PrincipalJoseph Welsh Elementary, AlbertaThe Leader in Me Lighthouse School

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Confident Student

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 20, 2011

This weekend I had the pleasure of sitting through six soccer games! One of our teachers came to see a student play since he asked her to come EVERY week :) At the end of the game, the student walked over to see his teacher in order to show his appreciation for her coming. After addressing his teacher, the 4th grader walked over to the teacher's friend, stuck out his hand, looked him in the eye...

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Parent Comments

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 17, 2011

Recently I started a blog for parents to share how their children are using the habits at home. Below are a few of the comments. Amazing!Matt Miller, PrincipalStanton Elementary, MOWin-Win
When Madeline recently found out that I had eaten lunch at Jimmy John's with her little brother, she said, "You ate Jimmy John's without me!  That is NOT a win-win Mom!"
Proactive vs. Reactive
You always hear t...

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7 Habits Certificate

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 13, 2011

Each month, our school recognizes exemplary student leaders by grade. In December, Nashua Mayor Donnelly had lunch with the leaders and talked with them about what it means to be a leader of a city. The children also received the certificate below.Habits CertificateJanet Valeri, PrincipalLedge Street Elementary, NH

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I'm so happy you are on this journey & taking my son with you.

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 06, 2011

Recently, this was posted on our website; www.beaumonttogetherwelead.com.
Great website Team Beaumont! I'm so happy you are on this journey & taking my son with you. In reviewing his data notebook this past week, one thing was very clear to me. With all the tracking of data, responsibilities, learning and personal goals, it is clear he's going to learn that HE is the key to his own success. I'm ...

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Parent Email

Default Avatar  Admin Account  May 03, 2011

This is another great success story witnessed in our community of the impact The Leader in Me has on young children!
A few days ago, my husband had a man come out to do a few repairs to the house. The man was running a little behind, and my husband had to leave, so he asked our son to show him to the side of the house when he got there. The man called my husband that afternoon to tell him that h...

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