LEADER IN ME
Thomas Jefferson is a Leader In Me School. Our students are taught the seven habits of highly effective people within the Leader In Me program. They will be given the opportunity to learn and grow through leadership roles as the school year progresses.
7 Habits of Leader In Me
- Be Proactive – You are in charge. I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.
- Begin With The End In Mind – Have a plan. I plan ahead and set goals. 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. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
- Put First Things First – 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 set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.
- Think Win-Win – Everyone can win. I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for Third Alternatives.
- Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood – Listen before
you talk. I listen from the viewpoint of others. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.
- Synergize – Together is better. I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different from me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.
- Sharpen The Saw – Balance feels best. I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.
What leadership means to me…
Leadership means succeeding, being responsible, respectful, setting goals, planning ahead, and choosing your attitudes, actions, and moods. -Arianna, Mrs. Hozza’s classroom
Leadership means being awesome and outstanding! Doing a great job in school and getting good grades. Also, being nice to people. You can share and let others play with you. You can also work hard and have a caring heart. A leader speaks up, is honest, and helps others. -Aaden, Ms. Valentini
I pay attention to the seven habits and work hard. -Angela, Mrs. McCall
Leadership means that you are nice, kind, caring, and loving. You should be nice to everyone. It also means you can help someone. For example, you can clean up something without being asked. Leadership is very important. IF I CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU! -Emma, Ms. Valentini
What leadership means to me is to synergize. I like to compromise to synergize. -Emmett, Mr. Lesh
Leadership is important. You can be a role model, a leader, a helper, a good sport. -Emily, Ms. Rhyner
Leadership means being nice, respectful, and safe. A leader helps others and a leader is safe. -Jacquelyn, Ms. Rhyner
It means to help others. Do not follow bad actions. Be responsible. Be good and listen. Be proactive. -Jordan, Mrs. Hozza
Leadership means to me to be kind and to help people. I like to help my sisters and brother. -Jayden, Mrs. Grube
Leadership to me means to follow each other in the lines. Being a leader of myself. Not being a follower of others. Leading others in the right direction. Following the rules and laws and not breaking them. Being fair to others when playing and working. Also, not bullying others and being nice to each other. Never giving up, working together, and not doing things that will get you in trouble. -Micah, Mrs. Grube
I help people if the need help and if they are upset. -Sardani, Mr. Lesh
Leadership means succeeding, being responsible, respectful, setting goals, planning ahead, and choosing your actions, attitudes, and moods. -Arianna, Mrs. Hozza