Connections

Beneath words and logic are emotional connections that largely direct how we use our words and logic.

Jane Roberts Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, objects.

The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se. Charles Eames

The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention.... A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect

than the most well-intentioned words.- Rachel Naomi Remen

Who, What, When, Where

•You and about 20 students.•Making connections to each

other.•20 Minutes between 2nd and

3rd period daily.• In your classrooms (or

locations as assigned).

Why

•To create a connection to and with students.

•Become a mentor.•Provide tools, direction, &

ideas.–without doing it for them.

•Allow for the feeling of community, safety, & belonging.

How

•The first two weeks will be about:–Getting to know our students–Letting them get to know us–Building trust–Setting norms–Establishing group reflection–HAVING FUN!!!!!

How•Daily activities will be planned. These

should be listed in your lesson plans.

• Map It Out Monday – Goal Setting• On TargetTuesday – Academic Focus• Willis Wednesday – Character Building• Think it Through Thursday – Problem

Solving/Critical Thinking• Reflective Friday – Class Meetings

It is all about building a path together to where we want to be. A community that succeeds and cares TOGETHER.

Connections