A
HUGE thanks to all of you who sent out the survey to your families. We had an
incredible response indicating over 1,000 projected attendees, so obviously
there is great interest. We have re-scheduled the event for Monday, January 27,
2014 so that Gilda Lyon, the Georgia STEM Director, will be able to deliver the
keynote address. I will send out a reminder closer to
the date.
Contact the counselors at 770 975-6615
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Magnet Applications Now Available On-Line
The portal for magnet applications is now open at magnet.cobbk12.org. To clarify, there are no hard copy applications available. The application process is totally electronic (Except for Pebblebrook).
Open House meetings for the respective schools start next week. Dates for each program will be posted here and announced at school for interested students.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
SIX STEPS TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME BEING OVERWHELMED
THe following article is from Tim elmore's student leadership blog (Growingleaders.com)
One of clear signals of being overwhelmed or stressed is forgetfulness. We tend to forget basic items when our minds are preoccupied with data, angst or expectations.
Historically, research has equated forgetfulness with old age. In fact, when someone forgets or misplaces something, they admit to having a “senior moment.” But a new survey tells a different story.
A Trending Machine National Poll found that Millennials, ages 18-34 are, in fact, much more likely than those 55 or older to forget everyday things:
It’s interesting to note that the number one word college students use to describe their life is the word: “overwhelmed.” Approximately 94% of students say they are overwhelmed with life. 44% say they are so overwhelmed it’s difficult to function. And nearly one in ten admitted that they’ve thought about suicide in the past year.
Six Leadership Steps You Can Take
This is basic—but to lead a population of overwhelmed students, we can practice six action steps with them:
1. Simplify
Help them sort out their priorities and separate their “have to do’s” from their “want to do’s.” Often, they get these confused. Next, help them to simplify their complex agenda into a manageable amount of items. Help them say “no.”
2. Clarify
Help them to sort out what their vision is; ask questions to enable them to recognize what’s really important, so they can be about that business. I often tell students: you can do anything but you can’t do everything. Help them prioritize.
3. De-mystify
Sometimes, kids assume it is impossible to meet all the expectations others have of them. I suppose this could be true for some—but most students simply need a mentor to help them remove their fears and assumptions of what’s feasible.
4. Intensify
Perhaps you’ll need to introduce them to an old-fashioned method for preventing stress: a to-do list. Show them how to list all the actions they must perform, then position them on the list in the proper order, pursuing the top 20% first.
5. Gamify
This one works well with students, especially males. Turn the priorities that must be achieved into a game. They can be timed or scored with points and transformed into a competition. This enables the “work” to feel like play.
6. Rectify
Students need to know they cannot be disillusioned unless they are first “illusioned.” This means, we must reject unrealistic expectations (illusions) of life always being easy, quick or fun. We must help students rectify their faulty expectations of life.
As you teach and invest in young people—you’ll likely need to help them navigate this emotional challenge.
Historically, research has equated forgetfulness with old age. In fact, when someone forgets or misplaces something, they admit to having a “senior moment.” But a new survey tells a different story.
A Trending Machine National Poll found that Millennials, ages 18-34 are, in fact, much more likely than those 55 or older to forget everyday things:
- What day it is (Youth are twice as likely)
- Where they put their keys (Youth are 40% more likely)
- Forget to bring their lunch (Youth are three times more likely)
- Believe it or not…take a shower (Youth are three times more likely)
It’s interesting to note that the number one word college students use to describe their life is the word: “overwhelmed.” Approximately 94% of students say they are overwhelmed with life. 44% say they are so overwhelmed it’s difficult to function. And nearly one in ten admitted that they’ve thought about suicide in the past year.
Six Leadership Steps You Can Take
This is basic—but to lead a population of overwhelmed students, we can practice six action steps with them:
1. Simplify
Help them sort out their priorities and separate their “have to do’s” from their “want to do’s.” Often, they get these confused. Next, help them to simplify their complex agenda into a manageable amount of items. Help them say “no.”
2. Clarify
Help them to sort out what their vision is; ask questions to enable them to recognize what’s really important, so they can be about that business. I often tell students: you can do anything but you can’t do everything. Help them prioritize.
3. De-mystify
Sometimes, kids assume it is impossible to meet all the expectations others have of them. I suppose this could be true for some—but most students simply need a mentor to help them remove their fears and assumptions of what’s feasible.
4. Intensify
Perhaps you’ll need to introduce them to an old-fashioned method for preventing stress: a to-do list. Show them how to list all the actions they must perform, then position them on the list in the proper order, pursuing the top 20% first.
5. Gamify
This one works well with students, especially males. Turn the priorities that must be achieved into a game. They can be timed or scored with points and transformed into a competition. This enables the “work” to feel like play.
6. Rectify
Students need to know they cannot be disillusioned unless they are first “illusioned.” This means, we must reject unrealistic expectations (illusions) of life always being easy, quick or fun. We must help students rectify their faulty expectations of life.
As you teach and invest in young people—you’ll likely need to help them navigate this emotional challenge.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Pebblebrook Open House
ComPAny 2014
“DÉJÀ VU”
and
Fall Open
House
for interested
8th graders/parents
Friday,
October 11 - 7:30 PM
(Registration
is 6:30 - 7:00)
Jennie T.
Anderson Theatre
Cobb Civic
Center
548 South
Marietta Pkwy.
Marietta, GA
30060
A Q&A session and reception will follow the
performance. Tickets are free for 8th graders and their families. This
performance usually sells out. A limited number of seats are being held for 8th
graders and their parents, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Just register at the table in the lobby of
the Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center between 6:30 and 7:00 on Friday,
10/11. You'll be given your complimentary tickets then. Enjoy the show!
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