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The Cardinal Way

Ignite - Connect - Empower

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Congratulations to Mike Klopfenstein, the Student-Selected Staff Member of the Week!

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Mr. Klopfenstein was selected by the Leadership Council and surprised during iPass on Friday.

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Reserved Parking Spot for the Week

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Free Entree from Texas Roadhouse

Weekly Inspiration

Don't Merely Try Harder, Try Differently...... BUT How?

Last week, we started thinking about what we have done or are doing to try DIFFERENTLY (not just harder). It's easy to get into a routine of what we are comfortable or familiar with, and just keep trying that harder. And that's great if it's working and we are seeing evidence of learning and growth, but what if it's not producing the success we hoped? What CAN we do to try differently?


This week, I saw the TED Talk from Angela Duckworth about Grit for perhaps the 20th time, and it made me think about MY grit and how do we build grit in others? School/teaching is not a sprint, it is a marathon so how do we help each other and our students show grit? Maybe this is the way we need to look at doing something differently?


If grit is showing passion and perseverance over long periods of time, how do we provide opportunities for our students, staff, and colleagues to do this? In a society of immediate answers and instant gratification, this can be difficult. So what can this look like in the classroom or during professional development? Is it experiential learning, project-based opportunities, interest-based action research, or something else?


We don't have all of the answers, but it we have a growth mindset and believe that ALL of the students and staff at SHS are capable of success, then we figure it out together.


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Cardinal Recognitions

Thank You To:

  • The PE teachers, athletic department, coaches, and band director for their flexibility during the heat wave this week. They made adjustments and made sure students were safe during any outdoor activities.
  • The Booster Club, Stacey Matlock, and Sam Hanley for planning the pep session that was scheduled for Friday but had to be postponed due to the bleacher project not being completed.
  • Tracy Chupp and Bethany Mendez for setting up and coordinating the immunization clinic at SHS last Thursday.
  • All of the Perry Township bus drivers who endured the hot temperatures to drive our student to and from school all week.

Chirps & Cheers

"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey

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Shelly Smith & the LMC

The LMC (Library Media Center) is off to a great start this year. Staff and students have created community art with their Stick Together poster and students are enjoying a variety of activities as well as checking out books in the LMC.

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Sara Kohne

In Ms. Kohne's English 12 class, she used a relevant and student-centered text (Gloria's speech in the Barbie movie) for students to annotate and analyze. Students discussed the elements of argument, rhetorical devices, and evidence in the speech.
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EL Tutor Translators

During every iPass, the EL tutor/translators have a room full of students playing music, working together in groups, and asking individual questions for direct support in their home language. It is a place where all of our students feel safe, supported, and a part of the school community.
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Mike Johnson

Mr. Mike Johnson challenged his level 1 and level 2 EL students in Integrated Math to better develop their number sense while also practicing their speaking skills. The students were trying to identify the pattern with given values.
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David Luers

The AP Government students in Mr. Luers' class researched Civil RIghts' activists from the North who were unknown. They then completed a gallery walk to learn about the other activists and discussed reasons why these activists have been lesser known in history verses their Southern counterparts.

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Joan Tejma, Rachel Frantz, and Bryan Peters

ICP students from Ms. Tejma, Ms. Frantz, and Mr Peters' classes traveled to Homecroft Elementary School this week to complete their PBL projects. The SHS students taught elementary students various ways to measure objects scientifically. From the pictures, it's safe to say that a great time was had by all students!
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Jeff Maupin & the Marching Cardinals

Mr. Jeff Maupin led the Marching Cardinals to their first official halftime performance of the school year. The group sounded great and we look forward to their future competitions and performances.

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Bus Drivers

The SHS main office and student services staff members helped deliver cold water on Thursday and freeze pops on Friday to all of our bus drivers. We appreciate all staff members who support our students!
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Cory Sandvold & SHS Girls Soccer

The SHS girls soccer team lost a close game 2-3 to PMHS on Saturday morning. While the outcome wasn't what the team was hoping for, the young Cardinals played well and worked together as a team. If you haven't seen them play yet, I encourage you to watch Coach Sandvold and the Lady Cards!

Educational Humor

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Southport High School

Amy M. Boone, Principal

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