Blues' News
Week of January 14 - 18, 2019
Monday Motivation
Teamwork creates synergy. Synergy is the working together of two things to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects. There is an increased effectiveness when two or more people work together. When we work together, we bring out the best in each other. Teamwork also promotes a sense of achievement, equity, and camaraderie. These are essential pieces to having a motivated workplace. Do you feel the strength of your team?
There he saw an old farmer and asked for help. The farmer replied, “Warwick can get you out of that ditch,” pointing to an old mule standing in a field. The man looked at the old run-down mule and then looked at the farmer who just stood there repeating, “Yep, old Warwick can do the job.”
The man figured he had nothing to lose. The two men and Warwick made their way back to the ditch. The farmer hitched the mule to the car. With a snap of the reigns he shouted, “Pull, Fred! Pull, Jack! Pull, Ted! Pull, Warwick!” And the mule pulled the car from the ditch with very little effort.
The man was amazed. He thanked the farmer, patted the mule and asked, “Why did you call out all those other names before you called Warwick?” The farmer grinned and said, “Old Warwick is just about blind. As long as he believes he is part of a team, he doesn’t mind pulling.”
Congratulations to the Sophomore Class! They won the first week of the attendance competition with 91%!
Midterms this week!
Data Sheet
Cell Phone Policy
Biggest Loser Weight Loss Competition
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, January 15:
- Cobb out of building at 10:30 a.m. for a meeting at SBO.
- Social Studies Dept Meeting - 1st lunch
- CTE Dept Meeting - 3:15 p.m.
- Wrestling at Newsleader Tournament - 6 p.m. ( release at 2:15 p.m.)
- Boys basketball - postponed
Wednesday, January 16:
- Cobb out of town until late afternoon - please call/text
- Lockdown Drill
- Scholastic Bowl at Eastern Montgomery - 5 p.m.
- Indoor Track at Fort Defiance - 4:30 p.m. (release at 2:15 p.m.)
- Swim at James River - 7:00 p.m.
- JV BB and Varsity GB at Highland Co. - 5:30 p.m. (release at 2:45 p.m.)
Thursday, January 17:
- Science Dept Meeting - 2nd lunch
- English Dept Meeting - 3:15 p.m.
- Wrestling at Newsleader Tournament - 6:00 p.m. (release at 2:15 p.m.)
- Boys basketball vs. Craig County - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 18:
- End of 2nd 9 Weeks
- Treat will be served for winning class in attendance competition
- Math Dept Meeting - 3rd lunch
- SPED Dept Meeting - 2:30 p.m.
- District Chorus Rehearsal at East Rockingham
- Indoor Track at Liberty University - release at 11:45 a.m.
- Girls basketball vs. Spotswood - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 19:
- Wrestling at Strasburg Duals - 9:30 a.m.
- Girls basketball at Roy Stanley Tournament at Roanoke College vs. Western Albemarle - 11:30 a.m.
- Indoor Track at Liberty University
- Boys Basketball vs. Narrows - 1:00 p.m.
- District Chorus Concert at East Rockingham
It's all about RELATIONSHIPS!
Thanks, Kelly, for finding this article!
Tips and Tools for Classroom Management
Looks Like/Sounds Like
Directions:
When describing something that you want students to do you can model it,or, if that isn't possible, then describe what it would look like (eye contact, leaning forward, nodding, laughing when appropriate, etc.) or sound like (quiet, no side talking or multi-tasking, asking questions.)
Broken Record
Directions: You have told students the directions. S/He disputes the directions. Don't argue. Just repeat your instruction exactly the same each time the student raises a new objection. Don't take the bait as it takes two to argue.
Teacher: "Take your seat and open your book."
Student: "But this isn't fair; I wasn't talking."
Teacher" "Take your seat and open your book."
Student: "But Jerry isn't in trouble and he was doing the same."
Teacher: "Take your seat and open your book."