Hi everyone…
My last post was about perspective, and I have received quite a bit of feedback about it. I want to share a link that I received that confirmed the need to keep perspective as we maneuver through life. Mr. Kevin Rupp is the speaker, and many of you will likely recognize him because he works in our school building.
I would encourage you to finish reading this, and then find some time to watch the video. My heart is saddened for this family, uplifted by their message, and humbled at their courage to share. As a father of five, I cannot imagine their experience… It is, and always has been, my hope that my words might give someone in need the strength to carry on, and this story has provided me with strength to persevere in the face of tough times.
Please take seriously the reality that there is enough pain and suffering that we cannot control, to be a part of creating hurt and pain that you are able to control is such a shame. There have been several instances over the past few weeks where I have had to deal with students treating other students poorly, and I am very disappointed in that. I challenge each and every one of you to be a person that lifts others up and does not tear them down. Be a person who creates a bright spot in the day of everyone you come in contact with. Be a person who helps others through their pain and suffering. Remember that more often than not you do not know who is going through a difficult time, which is why it is so important to treat everyone you come in contact with well. Be a part of making this world better, not of adding heart ache and headache to a world that is full of so much that is out of our control. Control what you can, and be a person that matters in the lives of those around you.
THE SPOTLIGHT:
- This week I would like to thank a few people for their hard work over the past few weeks. A special thank you to Mr. Houpt and Miss Chvotzkin for their work in making this year’s homecoming dance a great event, and to the class of 2018 for their efforts as well. I would also like to thank our Student Life club for their work with the pep rally. It was a great homecoming week for sure! I would also like to thank our Student Assistance Program team members for their work on setting up red ribbon week activities, and their desire to help our student body as they maneuver through the difficult time that is known as our teenage years. Thank you to all of you for pouring your heart and soul into making our school and community better.
REMINDERS AND UPDATES:
- It is important that you understand that we expect you to keep your hands to yourself. There has been an increase in students playing a silly game called the slapping game, or some variation of that. If you lay your hands on anyone other than yourself, you can and will be held accountable for it. Saying you were just joking if it was unwanted physical contact will not be an acceptable response.
- The end of the quarter is this Thursday. Make sure you take care of any loose ends so that you finish strong. Your quarter 2 iSpartan placements will be based on your final quarter 1 grades
- If you have a pass to go somewhere, please report to your assigned location first so that they can sign your pass. Just having a pass does not mean you do not need to report… the teacher you are to report to does not know you have a pass and will report you to the office as skipping class because you never reported.
Have a great week Spartans! You are AWESOME!
Mr. Cox
Assistant Principal Garden Spot High School