As 2011 comes to a close, and we only have a couple of days left in this semester for my students, wanted to drop a quick "hello"! Yesterday's Kindergarten/Elementary Christmas Performance featured an adaptation of a true story the students felt fit our Shine and Share theme: a poor little girl worked hard to save up 57cents to donate to the nearby church that allowed her to join their Sunday s...

1. Teamwork
2. Problem solving
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Oral communication
5. Listening
6. Personal and career development
7. Creative thinking
8. Leadership
9. Goal setting and motivation
10.Writing

"When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building. Opportunities to then speak openly and to be understood come much more naturally and easily. Seeking to understand takes consideration; seeking to be understood takes courage. Effectiveness lies in balancing the two."            Stephen R. Covey