Monday, March 28, 2011

Importance of a Positive Attitude

25 Benefits Of A Positive Attitude as found on www.positive-attitude.com

Here is a list of 25 benefits of a positive attitude. Pass it on. We need energetic, enthusiastic people that are determined to make a positive difference for students and anyone else they come in contact with each day.

1. You are more motivated to get things done and achieve your goals when you have a positive attitude.

2. You expect positive outcomes and results, and you usually get them.

3. Problems are no longer problems, but become opportunities to learn and grow.

4. You have higher self-esteem. You believe in yourself and what you are capable of.

5. You see opportunities where other people see problems.

6. Your thinking is more creative.

7. You have more inspiration and you rely less on others to help motivate you.

8. You are generally much happier.

9. You have much less stress.

10. Your health is better because you are less stressed.

11. Your immune system is stronger.

12. You will live a longer life.

13. You have more friends. Who wants to hang out with somebody who is negative?

14. You are more influential.

15. People will respect you more.

16. You make a better leader or manager.

17. Your significant other will like being around you more.

18. Achieving success is easier and more fun.

19. You have more perseverance since you expect things will turn out well in the end

20. You have more energy. Negativity can really drain you!

21. You will affect others have a more positive attitude. Attitudes are contagious.

22. You bounce back from setbacks much faster.

23. You enjoy your work more.

24. Your kids will like being around you more.

25. You enjoy more success in all areas of life.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Miscellaneous thoughts, reminders, and observations.........

1) It's hard to believe we only have 40 days of school left as of March 21st. It is highly doubtful, but if we would have another snow day this spring we would add it on to the end of the school year and dismiss our students on Friday, May 20th instead of Thursday, May 19th. Beginning in 2011-12, we will only be granted two "free" snow days before we begin to make up lost time.

2) Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 13th at 4:00 as we will have a "ribbon cutting ceremony" for our new state-of-the-art greenhouse on the east side of the York High School campus. This facility was graciously donated by Mike Terpstra. It includes unbelievable technology, along with fishery and hatchery components.

3) Congratulations to the YHS Boys' Soccer team for winning the York Invite on March 19th. All Spring activities are off to solid starts.

4) Good luck to our State Speech participants this week. We've had a very strong speech season!

5) We hope to see some new faces at our "YHS Facility Committee" meeting on March 29th at 7 PM in the high school library. Our architects will be showing off some potential facility projects and estimated pricing.

6) Have a great finish to the month of March. We've got a lot of work to do!

GO DUKES!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Testing, Testing, Testing.......

The 4th quarter of school has officially started within York Public Schools. The "Ides of March" indeed. Over the next 10 weeks, our students will participate in multiple local, state, and national assessments that are all very important.

We will take the statewide reading test (NeSA-R) and the statewide math test (NeSA-M). We'll also take our NWEA-MAPS assessment. All of this data is analyzed to measure individual student growth, as well as that of our class and grade levels. Giving an excellent effort is one way to show our "Duke Pride."

It is exciting to be part of a data-driven district. We look forward to our students eclipsing the statewide average on all assessments.

Go Dukes!

Monday, March 7, 2011

4th Quarter

Our 3rd quarter ends on Friday, March 11th. With that comes the challenge of dealing with numerous school activities, banquets, etc. during the last 25% of our school year. We need all staff and students to stay focused until the end. You don't want your heart surgeon losing focus during the last part of your open-heart surgery. You don't want your bank to lose 25% of your deposits.

Let's work to make great things happen in the 4th quarter.

Go Dukes!