Power of Words Part II

I know I have shared the importance of words spoken on this space before but there have been a few incidents recently that have caused this topic to come back to the front of my mind.

We all know that the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is not accurate.  Words do hurt. And even if the person you are speaking negatively about is not around when you are saying these words, we all know that words influence our actions.  What we say and believe become who we are.  Please be careful about the words you say and the thoughts that you let into your minds.  Some times these words come out around company you believe you can trust and these "private" comments become public.  I tell the students over and over again that once you say something it is out of your hands to decide what the listener believes the intent of your message is.

I believe that message is appropriate for adults as well.  Let's remember the importance of our words on good and bad days.  Let's remember the power of our words when we are tired of Friday and when we are refreshed on Monday.  When we say things about students, would we want those things said about our own child or niece/ nephew?  When we say things about our co-workers, would we want those same things said about us?  Do we know all the ears listening to the remarks we say and do we know what they'll do with the words you shared?

Here's another visual to support this idea:

I wish you all an amazing week full of positive and kind verbal interactions!

Week of September 29th- October 3rd, 2014

Staff can wear jeans all week if paired with daily theme

Monday, September 29

• Technology classes resume
• Pride in our Past, Hope in Our Future Day
• Denim Days Writing Contest Theme Is Announced
• Denim Days Sign Up Sheet Posted in Office

Tuesday, September 30

• Pay Day!!!
• 3rd Grade PLC
• 4th Grade PLC
• Technology PD Afterschool
• Wear As Much Blue As Possible
• Staff Member of the Month Vote

Wednesday, October 1

• 5th Grade PLC
• School Mall Class Visits By Hill and T. Lee between 2:30-3:00
• School Mall Video Shown in Class
• Denim Through The Decade

Thursday, October 2

• Mentor/ Mentee Mtg. at 3:30
• Brunswick Stew Prep Meeting in Cafeteria- More hands make light work
• Most Denim You Can Wear Day

Friday, October 3

• Erwin History Room Visits
• Erwin Elementary Pride Day

Upcoming Events

• Walk to School Event- 10/21
• Makeup Picture Date- 10/6
• Student Led Conferences- 10/16
• Announcement of Book for the Year- 10/16
• Early Release Day- 10/16
• HCS Parent Academy- 10/16