8th Newsletter (nov 5-9)

Happy November! Time is sure flying by in 8th grade, but we are having so much fun! In math, some 8th graders were working on a school-wide scavenger hunt solving systems of equations. Congrats to Hannah and Arslan on their victory!

UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Parent/Teacher conferences begin this week for Jr. High. The meetings will be held in Ms. Mottles' room and students are required to attend. Sign up here!

2. Our November graduation meeting is this Tuesday, 11/6 @ 8am in Ms. Mottles' room. Please keep in mind that I will have students from 7:45-8, and they return at 8:40 am.

3. Please read the SJA weekly newsletter here.

4. Halloween Candy Collection for the Poor

Each year students are asked to donate a part of their Halloween candy and share it with the poor. SJA will share its collected candy in several ways. Some of the donated candy will be used for the Christmas distribution at the Casa de los Pobres (House of the Poor) in Mexico. Donations of toothbrushes and toothpaste are also welcome. Please deliver your donations to the SJA front office. Thanks for sharing!

5. This Friday 11/9 is Bring a Friend to School Day! Invite your friend to spend the day with us! This form must be completed and snacks will be provided.

6. Fit To Lead Update from Coach Bohman

This year in PE we are continuing to grow in our capacity be "Fit to Lead" which is being healthy in every aspect of our lives - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and relationally.  In our world today, where endless information is available at our fingertips, it truly is the ability to work together as a team that is the distinguishing factor in success.  Over the past 4 years, I have created and implemented Fit to Lead curriculum here at SJA.  The Fit to Lead curriculum is designed to intentionally empower students in their leadership, team building and conflict resolution skills.  We will also cover self-defense and nutrition. Every few weeks, the "Fit to Lead Newsletter" will be shared which includes a recap of what students have been learning in PE, pictures of the action, along with discussion questions for parents and students to use at home to further grow in becoming "Fit to Lead."

FTL Curriculum Outline:

Roles on a Team 1.  Each Unique Role 2.  Leading & Following 3.  Teachable

Teamwork 1.  Selfless 2.  Trust 3.  Communication 4.  Working Together

Conflict Resolution 1.  Life Is Not Fair 2.  Speak Life 3.  Perspective Shift 4.  Freedom

On a personal note, I'm excited to say, the FTL curriculum is being piloted in a few San Diego schools this year, and will be soon be available for students across the globe!

“Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare.”  ~ Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

UPCOMING DATES:

Monday 11/5: Sr. Eva visits SJA

Tuesday 11/6: Graduation Meeting @ 8am.

Wednesday 11/7: Conferences begin

Friday 11/9: Bring a Friend to School Day

LOOKING AHEAD:

Wed 11/14-Fri 11/16: Half-Day, P/T conferences

11/17-11/25: Thanksgiving Break

Have a great week!

Ms. Mottles