From the Middle: Week of January 29

How to Handle Adversity?

This past Monday MS LEAD met.  The topic of discussion was adversity.  Every student and adult will face adversity each and everyday.  The challenge is how you are going to handle the adversity and make positive choices that will make you better.  In athletics it can be tough to get up in the morning to lift weights that will help you become stronger and also help your team improve.  Some tasks are not always fun, but need to be done to get better.  This message also transfers into the classroom.  While doing homework may not always be fun, it is important to help build skills for success on tests and in future classes.  How students interact with each other can also be a challenge.  If students don't treat others in a caring and understanding manner then the culture of the school will also suffer and not reach it's full potential.  Our LEAD students are willing to step up and be leaders of our school culture and make those difficult decisions that may not always be what other peers may want to do.

Spotlight of the Week- Mrs. Aegerter:

Mrs. Aegerter is the first person you always see when you walk into the office or call on the phone.  She is always giving students, parents, and staff a smile and takes time to ask everyone how they are doing.  As a school secretary, the job can be very demanding.  She takes messages from parents who need to relay information to students in a quick and fast manner.  Her job can be very complicated if she is notified at the last minute, but she always is able to make any task happen. Even if she is having a challenging day, she doesn't show it.  Kids are always first for Mrs. Aegerter.  As a principal, I am very appreciative of a great secretary!  She is always in tune with what is happening in the building and able to solve problems quickly and efficiently.  One of her strengths is being caring.  She works hard to build relationships with everyone that walks in the door.  Next time you call in or need something, take a minute to thank her for all she does.