Notes from the Summer of 2013 Brainstorming Sessions

Ideas Shared...

• Theme Song, Lead Me, Oh Lord
• Talk about leadership, etc. Wed. and Thurs., 8/14 and 8/15.
• Take students on a tour and discuss "The Leader In Me" displays.
• T-shirts for all, to be worn first on Friday, 8/16/13, and on some spirit days. Also, 8/16: Popsicles instead of ice cream, with the theme "It's cool to be a leader"
• Two assemblies? One for K-5 and one for 6-8
• Older students make a video ahead of time to share Friday? Vickie will help.
• Use music to introduce and reinforce habits. There are already good songs out there if we want to use them.
• Read-aloud books can be used to introduce and reinforce the 7 habits.
• We will use the video studio to reinforce the 7 habits.
• CASH certificates may be used once we get things underway. (CASH=Caught Adopting Seven Habits)
• Aluminum foil: I see the leader in me.
• A birthday celebration was also mentioned. Have all of the month's (eg. September) birthdays celebrated with a treat in the cafeteria on a designated date instead of individually. We're told that PTO will help.

Displays...

•  7 habits will be displayed in the main lobby and elsewhere (classrooms and common areas)
• Display a leadership quote in public areas, to be changed weekly or every couple of weeks.
• Have a leadership themed display in every classroom. (Your classroom mission statement too)
• Tour the building with students so they can view the displays and discuss what they see and how we'll be changing how we approach situations.
• Jill S. has a 20x30 frame she is willing to let us used for The Leader In Me.
• This quote was suggested for the staff lounge: "If we don't teach children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to."

What did I forget or miss? Please add your comments and share new ideas you've come up with. Thanks!