LEADER IN ME

Our school is a “Leader in Me” School. Based on a program created by Franklin Covey, we will be teaching your child the 7 habits of highly effective people.  You might hear your child referring to them at home.  Our entire school is involved in this effort, and our hope is that it will not only be part of your child's shool "life", but also be a part of your child's entire life in and out of school.  Each child can be a leader and has the ability within to shine!

 

The 7 Habits are as follows: 

   Habit #1     BE PROACTIVE   

                    I am in charge! I am a responsible person. I do not blame others for my

                    wrong actions. I take initiative. I choose

                    my actions, attitudes, and moods. 

  Habit #2     BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

                    I have a plan!  I plan ahead and set goals. I look for ways to be a good

                    citizen. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am

                    an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's

                    mission and vision. 

  Habit #3     PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST

                    I work first, then play. I spend my time on things that are most important.

                    This means I say "no" to things I know I should not do. I am

                    disciplined and organized. I set priorities, make a schedule,

                     and follow my plan.

   Habit #4    THINK WIN-WIN

                    Everyone can win! I balance courage for what I want with consideration

                     for what others' want. I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank

                     Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for a third alternative. 

   Habit #5     SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD

                    I listen before I talk! I listen to others without interrupting. I listen to

                    other people's ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their point

                    of view. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in

                    the eye when talking. 

   Habit #6     SYNERGIZE

                    Together is better! I value other people's strength's and learn from them.

                     I get along with others, even people who are different from me.

                     I am humble. I work well in groups. I seek out others ideas to

                     solve problems because I know by teaming with others, we

                     can create better solutions than anyone of us alone. 

   Habit #7      SHARPEN THE SAW

                     Balance feels best! I spend time with my family and friends. I learn in

                     lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful

                     ways to help others. I take care of my body by eating right, exercising

                     and getting sleep.

 

 

You can visit www.theleaderinmeonline.org to learn more, and read some ways you can help encourage your child to me a LEADER!