Teaching Lifelong Success

1. Teaching Lifelong Success “Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny.” — Anonymous  Dawn Andermann Lincoln Elementary, Rochelle, IL dandermann@d231.rochelle.net

2. Statistics about Lincoln • 2012-2013 263 Pre-K to 5th 90% low income 35 % ELL 15% IEP 8% homeless 95% attendance rate 15% mobility rate • 2013-2014 451 Pre-K to 5th 75% low income 20% ELL 16% IEP

3. Background 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

4. Background 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

5. Background Success for Teens based on Jeff Olson’s book The Slight Edge

6. LIFE Leadership

7. Background The Leader in Me by Stephen R. Covey

8. Background - Edge CD Series Goal is for you to learn and make this information you own. Develop significance by training your mind.

9. Mel Fisher’s Museum

10. Lincoln Leopard Leadership Team Goals • Learn skills necessary to be successful in life by discussing Success for Teens. • Learn leadership skills through the Edge CD program from LIFE. • Introduce 7 Habits • Set goals • Write Affirmations

11. Topics to be covered 1. Little Things Matter – The Slight Edge Principle 2. Attitude is Everything – Realizing the effects of attitude 3. Use the Moment – Controlling reactions to situations 4. Everything Starts with Small Steps – Chunking projects into attainable goals

12. Topics to be covered con’t 5. There’s No Such Thing As Failure – Success is built on failure 6. Habits Are Powerful – Developing good ones 7. You’re Always Learning – Encouraging life-long learning 8. Make Your Dreams Come True – Setting goals and making plans

13. Edge CDs “Buried Treasure” by Chris Brady “The Second Mile” by George Guzzardo & Reuben Ruiz “Association Matters” by Dan Hawkins “Learn from Your Circumstances” by George Guzzardo “Self-talk” by Orrin Woodward & Chris Brady

14. Self Talk Orrin running cross country in high school

15. Edge CDs con’t “Manufactured Success” by Orrin Woodward “Becoming a Professional” by Dario Brose & Chris Brady “Learning for Life” by Orrin Woodward “Fighting for the Right Reasons” by Chris Swanson

16. Guest Speakers

17. Guest Speakers

18. Students help in the following areas: • School ambassadors – greet adult visitors, tour new students • Help with PBIS program activities • Write thank you notes • Help with 100 Mile Club data • Mentor younger students • Take pictures of activities around school

19. 2012-2013 5 students on team Changed every quarter Met after school for 40 minutes every other week January brought the HUB program – activity had to occur during school hours

20. 2013-2014 • Team increased to 10 members • Meet Friday mornings for about 60 minutes • First 25 minutes with team; rest of time in small group • CDs use whole period

21. Supplies Success for Teens book for each participant Pocket folder for discussion sheets Edge CDs/power points Edge T-shirts Other books

22. Schedule 2014 schedule

23. Goals and Affirmations My reading goal is to read 5 books this month. My reading goal is to read 30 minutes a day. My reading goal is to read 10 books. My reading goals is to read 20 books this summer.

24. Goals and Affirmations My cleaning goal – I want my desk to be 99% clean. My family goal is to help my Dad more than I do now. My Social Studies goal is to get all B’s.

25. Leadership Application 2014 Application

26. Q & A School Email dandermann@d231.rochelle.net LIFE website www.lifeleadership.com/61236730