We do a great job of teaching the three R's (reading , writing, and arithmetic) - not really 3 R's but you know what I mean. The facts are facts and if you look at the data, Jefferson Middle does it second to none in Forsyth County when it come to EOG test. Approximately 90% of all students will score proficiency and more importantly they will show growth (especially in math). We know that we can improve reading comprehensive and I hope all of you have been doing some things to help students with their EOG in reading. But, even with all that positive data there are many other important things that we teach our middle schoolers.
How about our Patriot Path? The path doesn't address the 3 R's but does address Pride, Attitude, Tolerance, Respect, Integrity, Opportunity, and Teamwork. These traits are one's that we teach our students that hopefully they will use for a lifetime.
Community service is a way for students to learn the importance of doing something for others. Student Council with the direction of Lisha Vannoy has done a great job of providing opportunities for all students to get involved. The "Feed the Children of Africa" project was extremely successful where lots of money was raised for a great cause. It's amazing to watch how idea that was brought to us by a 6th grade (Josie Britt) turned into a school wide mission. Student council is getting ready to kick off another community service project - can food drive. Let's all get behind this project.
My point of teaching our student more than the 3 R's is one that I would like for you to reflect on. I can't remember what was taught to me in elementary (1st - 7th grade) or high school (8th - 12 grade) but I can remember some of my teachers. The one's I remember are Mr. Love (6th grade teacher), Mr. Rigby (12 grade English teacher), and my high school baseball coach (Mr. Tobler). All these men were teachers but more importantly (to me) they left a lasting memory of just caring people that taught me the value of working hard and being an honest person.
I challenge all of you to make a lasting impression on your students this year.
Keep up the hard work and enjoy what you do.
Go Patriots!
How about our Patriot Path? The path doesn't address the 3 R's but does address Pride, Attitude, Tolerance, Respect, Integrity, Opportunity, and Teamwork. These traits are one's that we teach our students that hopefully they will use for a lifetime.
Community service is a way for students to learn the importance of doing something for others. Student Council with the direction of Lisha Vannoy has done a great job of providing opportunities for all students to get involved. The "Feed the Children of Africa" project was extremely successful where lots of money was raised for a great cause. It's amazing to watch how idea that was brought to us by a 6th grade (Josie Britt) turned into a school wide mission. Student council is getting ready to kick off another community service project - can food drive. Let's all get behind this project.
My point of teaching our student more than the 3 R's is one that I would like for you to reflect on. I can't remember what was taught to me in elementary (1st - 7th grade) or high school (8th - 12 grade) but I can remember some of my teachers. The one's I remember are Mr. Love (6th grade teacher), Mr. Rigby (12 grade English teacher), and my high school baseball coach (Mr. Tobler). All these men were teachers but more importantly (to me) they left a lasting memory of just caring people that taught me the value of working hard and being an honest person.
I challenge all of you to make a lasting impression on your students this year.
Keep up the hard work and enjoy what you do.
Go Patriots!
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