The Cardinal Way

As we begin to wrap up this semester and are thinking about planning for second semester, I want you to really consider this quote from Grant Wiggins. Let's get ruthless with our curriculum and determine the prioritized content and skills that we need our students to know. Look at the alignment to the updated DOE standards and think about how we can get greater learning gains out of our students.

If virtual and hybrid learning taught us anything, it's that what YOU do as teachers in the classroom MATTERS. You cannot be replaced by computer systems and software for a majority of our students. While they might push back and resist change or support, remember that those are the students who need us the most. I know we are all tired, stressed, and struggling; but remember that YOU are often the ONE person each day who positively impacts a student.

You only have 8 days to make an impact on students this semester - let's make it great!

Thank you for everything you do.

Ignite-Connect-Empower

9 more days with kids!

Mr. Maupin, Mr. McBurney, Mrs. Richardson, and Mr. Wright conducted each of their groups during two days of winter concerts last week. All student groups did an outstanding job showcasing their talents and celebrating the upcoming holidays.

As a fundraiser, PTEF reached out to Perry Township families to donate a sign in recognition of an influential educator. Families nominated a teacher, made a donation so the teacher could have a personalized sign posted in front of the school, and then wrote a thank you message to the teacher explaining WHY they were selected. Congratulations to Mr. Adler, Mr. Klopfenstein, and Mrs. Quinlin for being recognized.

The SHS Model UN team scrimmaged at Tri-West High School where delegates discussed medical aid in conflict zones and the latest on several conflicts around the world. The SHS delegates did a much better job of opening up and approaching new people, speaking professionally, and writing resolutions.

Each year, the NHS members decorate the entrance and main hallway to help bring holiday cheer to the students and staff of Southport. Thank you for brightening the last few weeks of the semester!

Thank you to our EL teachers and interpreters for planning and implementing the parent night last week. Over 70 parents attended the informational session that shared details about school processes and expectations. Topics covered were Skyward, attendance reporting, nurse services, athletics, and more. A special thanks to the staff members outside of the EL department who also assisted with the evening (Joe Horvath, Jake Fritz, Brooke Wingert, Tracy Chupp, Nick Stevens, Sui Tial, and Ngun Sung)

• Our swim coach Tricia Mangila, for coordinating the swim meet so our students could participate in both the swim meet and Winter concert with the Performing Arts Department.
• Our athletic department and winter coaches for receiving multiple exemplary reports from IHSAA officials for the Wrestling program, Girls Basketball program, and Girls Swimming & Diving.

****Don't forget that if you pay $5.00 towards helping Homecroft make their journal, then you can wear jeans everyday next week. You can bring the $5.00 to Tasker's office.

Monday 18th - Jingle Bells (Wear bells!! Make noise)

Tuesday 19th - Shine Bright Like a Light (Light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, glitter, tinsel, etc...) Wednesday 20th - Mad About Plaid - Wear your favorite Christmas plaid Thursday 21st - Ugly Sweater Day & Contest - That's right brint the ugliest and gaudiest sweater to the competition (More details about contest later)

Website: https://www.perryschools.org/sh/
Location: 971 East Banta Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-789-4800
Twitter: @SHS_Cardinals