#ShoutOut to the Before and Aftercare Aides at Syring: Cheyenne Tushim, Ariel Wallace, and Reese Beasinger
And the Before and Aftercare Aides at Morrish: Jeremy Howko, Kadin English, and Lauren Tester
#good2great
#ShoutOut to Morrish Teacher, Mrs. Comeau!
#Good2Great
This week our school community focused on the character strength of Open-Mindedness. Open-mindedness means you like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions.
Open-mindedness is the willingness to actively search for evidence that goes against one’s favored opinions, plans, or goals. Open-minded individuals are able to weigh all evidence fairly, when it is available. They see the other side and fight the tendency to have a bias for their own views. And, rather than favoring the socially dominant views, they give attention to those that are less dominant.
Open-minded individuals are often good listeners and called upon to provide a balanced viewpoint. Both listening and the ability to deliver reasonable and practical advice are marks of good friends and confidantes. This strength helps individuals form meaningful and lasting relationships.
To practice and encourage the character strength of open-mindedness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/ (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful weekend!
#openmindedness
#PositivityInAction
#OtherPeopleMindset
Today, Ms. Walla’s kindergarten class read the book Kindergarten by Vera Ahiyya and brainstormed ways to show kindness in their classroom to create a Kindness Pledge. Students signed their name to agree to make kind choices each and every day! #good2great
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Swartz Creek!
It's everything Swartz Creek, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/41IpftU
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/41K06z6
If your child needs medication, please fill out the appropriate form as highlighted and listed under section 5 of the Parent/Student Handbook (pages 26-33).
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/SCCS/3346141/Parent-Student_Handbook__2023-24_.pdf
Please read our district newsletter, The Dragon Connection. Paper copies are inserted in the Swartz Creek View & have been mailed to families outside the 48473 zip code. The last page features a cut out section of the 2023-2024 district calendar. Click here➡️ https://swartzcreekview.mihomepaper.com/pageview/viewer/SCCS
Morrish Families: Please read the first newsletter of the 2023-24 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cqv00qNoQpQCTx5zkRUWYEtKPvyl28S8/view?usp=sharing
Morrish Families: Please read the first newsletter of the 2023-24 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cqv00qNoQpQCTx5zkRUWYEtKPvyl28S8/view?usp=sharing
Orientation day for our new Dragons! Welcome to the Dragon Family!
Jennifer Edwards- Social Worker HS
Erin Boggs- Teacher Resource Room HS
Kimberly Brobst- Teacher 1st Syring
Cynthia Broughton- Teacher Math HS
Timothy Crow- Teacher Voc. Ed. HS
Nathan Elder- Teacher Science/STEM HS
Andrew Florkowski- Teacher Math VLC
Sarah Foote- Teacher ELA MS
Emily Hicks- Teacher 5th Dieck
Ben Kitchen- Teacher 3rd Dieck
Rhonda Lebbin- Teacher Resource Room HS
Troy Lemieux- Teacher English VLC
Erin Locklear- Teacher Math/Social Studies MS
Doug McClure- Teacher German HS
Tyler McPherson- Teacher ELA MS
Madison Morrow- Teacher 1st Morrish
Marian Shafer- Teacher 3rd Elms
Heather Vitek- Teacher Resource Room Elms/Dieck
#Good2Great
Look for email newsletters with information about student schedules, classroom assignments, and more from principals next week!
#BackToSchool
#Good2Great
Free Vision Screenings!
#good2great
We’re hiring!
https://www.swartzcreek.org/o/sccs/page/employment-opportunities
#good2great
#BEADRAGON
STATE SCHOOL OF CHOICE! Applications for State School of Choice are accepted through August 14, 2023. Apply here: https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/pupil-services Please call (810)591-2385 with any questions. #BeADragon #Good2Great
Fireball, the Dragon mascot, stopped by the For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum table at the Connections to Wellness in the Creek event and met a new friend, Pinky the Gecko.
🦎+🐉 = friends
