Principal Reflection:
This isn't your typical opinion piece found in the New York Times. It is written by Rebecca Sabky, a former admissions director at Dartmouth College. It solidified to me our focus at MRHS around "family" and the belief that everyone is important and has strengths to be highlighted and celebrated. It also gave me hope that college admissions are considering integrity, grit and work ethic among qualities as important as test scores and who you know. I was super impressed that this student knew all the names of the custodians in his school. I was also impressed that the custodian took the time to write this recommendation letter. Ms. Sabky points out that in "over 15 years and 30,000 applications" she had never seen a recommendation from a school custodian.
At the beginning of each year I share with students 3 simple core values that I believe will help them succeed at MRHS and in life. 1. Be a Good Person. 2. Be a Good Student and 3. Be a Good Citizen. I go on to talk about the importance of character, work ethic in search for personal excellence and about being responsible, respectful and kind to others. Ms. Sabky points out that "the way a student acts toward his parents on a campus tour can mean as much as a standardized test score." I am extremely proud that we are, according to Ms. Forte-Doyle, a school with a heart. MRHS is a place that embraces the little things like respect, love, kindness, work ethic, and passion. I see these important attributes modeled daily by the adults in our building!
FACULTY MEETING AGENDA: 4.25.17
- Welcome - Shark Shout Outs
- 2017.18 Faculty Meetings AM & Handbook (Janie)
- NEASC - Endicott Survey (Rachel/Deb)
- Ad Lucem - George/Bob
- For the Good of the Order
- MRHS Unconference (Mike)
- Adjourn
Wednesday April 26, 2017: National Administrative Professionals' Day!
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY:
National Administrative Professionals' Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, is observed on the Wednesday of the last full week in April each year. It is a day to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals. Please stop by and thank our wonderful administrative assistants for all they do! #AdminProfessionalsDay
From the Desktop of DESE Commissioner Chester
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