Love and Logic

Six-year-old Paul was at the family reunion when he asked his uncle if he could see the moths in his billfold.

“What do you mean?” asked Uncle Fred.

“My dad told my mom that you were so tight that if you ever opened your billfold, moths would fly out, and I want to watch,” replied Paul.

 

We all know where Paul picked this up. Kids remember all the things they hear through eavesdropping, while they often don’t listen well to the things they are told directly.

 

Unfortunately, Paul has another problem. He has overheard his parents criticizing his teachers and the school. That could be the reason he believes that his bad grades are not the result of laziness, but because he doesn’t have to do what the stupid teacher says.

Regardless of how we feel about the school or the teacher, it is real bad business to say it where our kids can overhear it. Better we send a consistent message that achievement comes through hard work and listening to the teachers.

Study the DVD, “Hope for Underachieving Kids” to get practical techniques for helping your kids become top students.

Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.
 
Jim Fay

November News

St. Ignatius high school staff will be presenting with Mike Corso on how we have have used the "My Voice" and "I Know My Class" programs and surveys.  We have made a lot of gains tracking data and meeting quarterly goals.  Go St. Ignatius Staff and Students!!! Our shared leadership approach is showing change and gains in our system.  

 

Dates and Events for November: 

Nov. 4: Election Day

Nov. 4: Winter Sport Meeting 7 pm

Nov. 6: Student Led Conferences 4-8

Nov. 7: Traditional Conferences 8-12

Nov. 7: Student First Nominees Due to Mr. Sargent for Top Dawg- I just need the students name and a brief description of how they are overcoming obstacles and showing resiliency to stay and succeed in school.   

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Assembly at the Mission Remembrance Wall -High School Students Time: 11-12:00 a.m.

Nov. 12: Technology Committee 4pm and IEC Meeting 5:30

Nov. 13: Top Dawg Assembly 2pm

Nov. 14: PIR Day – No School

Nov. 18: Career Day

Nov. 18-19: HS Forum in Helena- R.Ferris, S.Keast, K.Anderson, J.Sargent

Nov. 20: School Improvement Meeting 6pm

Nov. 20: EEE Luncheon for Grant Recipients- Missoula

Nov. 24: Fall Sports Banquet 6:30-7:30

Nov. 26-30: No School Thanksgiving Break  

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