Maverick Values: Building community, Cultivating character,

and Marketing

COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE Circle numbers 2, 3, 5, 6Write your “Fixed Mindset” score

Add up your total from 1, 4, 7, 8 Write your “Growth Mindset” score

Add up your total from 2, 3, 5, 6

Growth score – fixed score = ?

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MAVERICKS HAVE A GROWTH MINDSETThe way your students think about intelligence will likely have a profound effect on their lifelong success.

MAVERICKS HAVE A GROWTH MINDSETThis is inspiring, because we can turn students into their own motivators.

We can motivate students to work out their brains and improve their intelligence.

GROWTH MINDSET AND FAITHUnderstanding research requires us to take a new approach to the way we think about God’s creation.• We need to stop encouraging students

with the belief that God has given them certain gifts that need to be used well.

• Instead, God has given the most incredible gift to all people - the ability to improve! No one is prevented from growing their talent or intelligence, no matter where they begin. Improving yourself to enhance God’s kingdom.

YOU ARE THINKING, “BUT SOME PEOPLE CLEARLY HAVE MORE TALENT THAN OTHERS”You say, “Beethoven was a musical legend because of a combination of natural talent and hard work.”

I agree, but we must compliment the effort, and not the natural ability.

Otherwise, when a student reaches a challenge and fails then he or she will believe that the failure is a

result of ability, not practice.

That mindset will make the student turn down challenges and avoid mistakes because every mistake signals a lack of ability rather than a need to learn or practice more.

YOU ARE THINKING, “BUT SOME PEOPLE CLEARLY HAVE MORE TALENT THAN OTHERS”Try this for a compliment:You really enjoy playing the piano. How awesome is that? All the time you are spending practicing is making an enormous difference! It is exciting to watch you improve.

Your interest in books has really helped you grow into being a fantastic reader. Keep working out your mind and you will keep improving.

FIXED MINDSET

Intelligence is an unchangeable quantity, therefore school is a performance

FIXED MINDSETFrequently criticizes the task or avoids participation by acting shy or being defiantHesitates to share or participate because of anxiety over performanceActs like a challenging assignment is “dumb” or “pointless.”When you hand back the fixed student’s test he or she is more focused on knowing other students grades and competing rather than knowing his or her mistakes and why they were incorrect

FIXED MINDSET

Telling a student with a fixed mindset to “work harder” is counterproductive

He/she hears this “I am dumb because I need to try harder to get it.”

The fixed student believes the best student is the one that gets the answer with the least effort

“I didn’t even study and got an A.”Blames failure on a lack of talent.

GROWTH MINDSET

Intelligence is a changeable quality, therefore school is a place to practice, make mistakes, investigate, and learn.

GROWTH MINDSETSeeks out a challengeFrequently participates in class because if the answer is wrong it is a learning moment, not a signal of insufficient talentPromote a growth mindset by constantly reminding students that EFFORT = SUCCESS.

Failure is motivation to learn and improve.Eager to take on a challenge.Able to explain success and failure with strategic

reasons for lack of success

FIXED VS. GROWTH MINDSET

FIXED MINDSETJoyless achievementIntelligence is an unchangeable quantity, therefore school is a performance

Effort may help me memorize more information or improve at a skill, but I cannot become more intelligent.

GROWTH MINDSETJoyful achievementIntelligence is a changeable quality, therefore school is a place to practice, make mistakes, investigate, and learn.

Effort will make me more intelligent (exercise my brain) and lead to success

READERS WITH A GROWTH MINDSET“Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body.”

Students want to see a reward for reading – hence the success of a program like Accelerated Reader.

Teaching a growth mindset makes the reward intrinsic because students believe they are strengthening their brain like a muscle.

-Neuron activity

The STAR Diagnostic test enables teachers to keep students motivated by analyzing their growth scores.

KEYS TO READING MOTIVATIONThe brain is a muscle that increases power when exercised, and loses power when not exercised.

Having personal opinions on books and making recommendations accordingly.

- Provide hand-selected options, rather than sending student to a huge stack-You don’t have to read the books-Read reviews on goodreads.com, then tell the student

what the book is about, that it is well-reviewed, and about a topic he or she will find interesting

JOYLESS ACHIEVEMENT VS. JOYFUL ACHIEVEMENTHTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=APNEU07I52W

Maverick Values: Building community, Cultivating character,

and Marketing

BUILDING COMMUNITYOpportunity: Harnessing the spirituality of every teacher to build a strong and supportive faith community of faculty, staff, and students.

Challenge: Every teacher has a different approach to spirituality and frames it in a different way. Students hear a lot of inspiring and meaningful material, but it does not stick because of inconsistency.

Idea: Unify every member of the St. Mary Magdalen Community around a set of 7 words that embody the spirit of the school.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

What is a maverick?(n) An unbranded animal(n) An unorthodox or independent-minded person

We need to own our mascot! Less than 10% of my students knew that a maverick was more than just a muscular horse.

MAVERICK VALUESEXPLAINED FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF

CULTIVATING CHARACTERBuilding the Kingdom of GodWithin ourselves Within the world

ResilienceDignityCuriosity JusticeZeal StewardshipSelf-discipline

TABLE OF CONTENTS• Keys to developing character• Elements of SMMS Values• For each value:

• Definition• What will you witness in students and teachers?

• Samples of what posters might look like around the school for curiosity and resilience

• Samples of people and/or Biblical figures that can inspire lessons on the values

• What will be constructed as a faculty team?

SIX KEYS TO DEVELOPING CHARACTERBelieve it and model it: Breathe life into the James Baldwin quote that, “The children are ours. Every single one of them…children have never been very good at listening to their elders but have never failed to imitate them.”

Name it: Give the intangible and often unnamed a name.

Find it: Introducing kids to real-world both religious and secular, and fictional examples that display the various character strengths

Feel it: Give kids the opportunity to feel the positive effects of living the values through recognition and perhaps awards

Integrate it: Creating lessons that involve the character values

Praise it: Provide people with growth mindset praise (precise, descriptive praise, focused on hard work and the idea of …YET)

THIS PACKET IS DESIGNED TO HELP EVERYONE FOLLOW THE SIX KEYS1. Believe it and model it2. Name it3. Find it4. Feel it5. Integrate it6. Praise it

ANIMATING PRINCIPAL

We are witnesses of growth in faith, intelligence, and character.

WITNESS RESILIENCE.Resilience is knowing that EFFORT = SUCCESS, perseverance, inner strength, faithfulness under pressure

A student that shows resilienceFinishes whatever he or she begins

Tries very hard even after experiencing failure

Works independently with focus

Invests significant time to correct mistakes

WITNESS RESILIENCE.Resilience is knowing that EFFORT = SUCCESS, perseverance, inner strength, faithfulness under pressure

A teacher that shows resilienceConnects student success to their hard work, not to the student being “gifted” or “blessed” with a great ability

Promotes a “growth mindset” in class

Believes all students are changeable and college bound, and has a “whatever it takes” attitude to student achievement

WITNESS RESILIENCE.Chris Gardner knows that EFFORT = SUCCESS. He went from homeless to a top Wall Street banker. He never gave up so he and his children could have a better life.

Will Smith and his son starred in the Hollywood film celebrating Chris Gardner’s resilience.

TEACHING RESILIENCEScriptureEveryone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Mark 13:13)rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer (Romans 12:12)The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage,But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5)Biblical Stories

Dedicated Service (Romans 12)Parable of the Soil (Mark 4: 1-20)Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32)

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Witness RESILIENCEEffort = Success

Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Mark 13:13)

When was the last time you improved yourself after learning from a mistake?

It should be every day.

WITNESS CURIOSITY. Curiosity is wonder; desire to learn, discover, and know

A student that shows curiosityIs eager to explore new things

Asks and answers questions to deepen understanding

Actively listens to others

Promotes a pro-learning attitude in peers

Pursues academic work outside of school requirements

WITNESS CURIOSITY.Curiosity is wonder; desire to learn, discover, and know

A teacher that shows curiosity Creates WOW moments for students

Answers, “I would love to talk to you about that after class” and follows up with student, rather than saying “that is not relevant, or what we are talking about.”

Voices wondering thoughts frequently

Post things that interest him or her and talks to students about that interest

WITNESS CURIOSITY.I wonder if it would be possible to use the power of the internet to make the world’s information quick and easy to find?

Google, like all inventions, began by wondering. In this case curiosity led Larry Page and Sergey Brin to an invention that changed the world.

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Witness CURIOSITY“Blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears,

because they hear (Matthew 13: 17).”

What makes you wonder?Explore it.

WITNESS ZEAL.Zeal is enthusiasm, motivation, hope, and passion

A student that shows zealActively participates

Shows enthusiasm and a love of learning

Spreads excitement to others

Believes that the glass is half full

WITNESS ZEAL.Zeal is enthusiasm, motivation, hope, and passion

A teacher that shows zealMoves around the classroom while instructing

Makes engaging “hooks” to lessons to brighten the learning environment

Shows a genuine love for material by bringing in a variety of resources to a lesson beyond the textbook

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FormatWitness ZEAL.

Bible quote (Mark 13:13)

Question?

TEACHING ZEALScripture:

“Zeal for your house consumes me, o Lord.”

(John 2:17, Psalm 69:9)

“The first commandment is this, ‘You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul and with all your strength.”

(Mark 12:29)

Biblical Stories:Cleansing of the temple (John 2:13-25 or Matthew

21:12-17)

The Parables of Prayer (Luke 18:1-14)

WITNESS DIGNITY.Dignity is the value of every human being because all are made in the image and likeness of God.

God created us equal members of ONE HUMAN FAMILY

A student that shows dignityAllows others to speak without interruption

Demonstrates respect for feelings of others

Knows when and how to include others

Uses positive language with classmates at all times

Works hard to see situations from other viewpoints

WITNESS DIGNITY.Dignity is the value of every human being because all are made in the image and likeness of God.

God created us equal members of ONE HUMAN FAMILY

A teacher that shows dignityValues every student no matter how he or she behaves

Demonstrates respect at all times for student feelings

Ensures that all children feel included

Constructively criticizes to form a growth mindset, rather than simply marking off points

Works hard to imagine the challenges students are facing at home that may influence their behavior

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FormatWitness DIGNITY.

Bible quote (Mark 13:13)

Question?

WITNESS JUSTICE.Justice is when all have an equal opportunity to be happy and successful.

A student that shows justiceFinds solutions during conflicts with others

Forgives students and teachers after a conflict

Does favors and good deeds for others – particularly those having a tough day

Wonders about solving problems in the world

Thinks about those in need before him or herself

WITNESS JUSTICE.Justice is when all have an equal opportunity to be happy and successful.

A teacher that shows justicePurposefully includes ethics and social justice in lesson plans

throughout the year

Helps students understand how they can make their class, community, and world a better place

Encourages students to understand

Makes an effort to help other teachers on their tough days

Believes they are on a faculty team instead of being a singular employee

Are able to find solutions during conflicts with others

Forgiveness

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Bible quote (Mark 13:13)

Question?

WITNESS STEWARDSHIP.Stewardship is

A student that show stewardshipNotices and appreciate all the beauty in the world around

them

Reduces, reuses, and recycles

Encourages classmates to consider the impact of their actions

Takes actions to be stewards of their school building, culture, nature, city, and planet

Recognizes beauty within nature and his or her community

WITNESS STEWARDSHIP.Stewardship is

A teacher that shows stewardshipNotices and appreciate all the beauty in the world around

them

Reduces, reuses, and recycles

Encourages classmates to consider the impact of their actions

Takes actions to be stewards of their school building, culture, nature, city, and planet

Recognizes beauty within nature and his or her community

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FormatWitness STEWARDSHIP.Bible quote (Mark 13:13)

Question?

WITNESS SELF-DISCIPLINE.Self-discipline is controlling what one feels to make the right decisions.

A student that shows self-disciplineRemains calm even when criticized or otherwise

provokedAllows others to speak without interruptionKeeps temper in checkComes to class preparedGets to work rather than procrastinatingRemembers and follows directionsPlans aheadDoing the right thing without being told

WITNESS SELF-DISCIPLINE.Self-discipline is controlling what one feels to make the right decisions.

A teacher that shows self-disciplineComes to class preparedPlans ahead with units so each day is on a path to

a defined goalResolves conflicts before bringing them up to

other members of the staffSpeaks only positively of coworkers in front of

students

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FormatWitness SELF-DISCIPLINE.

Bible quote (Mark 13:13)

Question?

TO BE DETERMINED DURING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

THE OUTLINES HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED. IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, THE CULTURE MUST BE INTENTIONAL. TO BE INTENTIONAL ALL MUST CONSTRUCT IT.

Monthly and annual procedures (Look up Animo)Incentives BrandingPostersPrezi for presenting to kids (Mavericks in the

middle surrounded by all 7 words, go to word for each element o

TEACHING RESILIENCESaints:

Famous examplesPursuit of Happyness storyRudy (dyslexia, lack of football ability)Jackie Robinson

TEACHING ZEALExamples

Saints:

Athletes:

INCENTIVESBracelet, and with that bracelet the student may…

Chew gum? (within reason)Wear choice shoes

TEACHING CURIOSITY“Blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.” (Matthew 13: 17)

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”

(Matthew 7:7)

TEACHING CURIOSITYSaints:

Famous people and quotes: “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”  - Albert Einstien

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey BrinIsaac NewtonLeonardo Da VinciHenry Ford and the assembly lineJohanes Gutenberg (printing press)

WITNESS ZEAL.Many athletes show incredible zealPics of athletes and a line about bringing the same passion into schoolI have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” -EinsteinEnthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success…Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.Ralph Waldo Emerson

It's faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

MONTHLY AND ANNUAL PROCEDURES (LOOK UP ANIMO)Could drama class act out the values each month?What activities and games could be integrated into the value system

BRANDING (FORMAT)Fonts used in posters

PREZIMaverick Values in the middle, all the words around – same image used on posters (Word WEB

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CULTIVATING CHARACTERAccording to developmental psychology research: • Character and moral formation is most effective

when every teacher integrates a clearly named set of values into his or her teaching, curriculum, as well as affirmation and discipline of students.

I want your help!Students can become activists for improving their world and improving themselves based on seven words

FOR EACH WORD…

FOR EACH WORD…

FOR EACH WORD…

SOME IDEAS… WE NEED MORE!Assign a month to each word

After the first mass of each month a teacher or student will present on the word using some sort of visual or audio aid like a student skit, video, or song.

During the month of the word, teachers will be logging student examples of the value within the school and the community.

After the last mass of the month certain students will be recognized for living out the value. There will be no set number on students, with a minimum of one for the whole school.

Once a semester or quarter there could be a school-wide event to demonstrate the value.

WE ARE MAVERICKS!

We are Mavericks

!

What values do you want your child to develop as a student at St. Mary Magdalen School?

christopher.rhodenbaugh@gsnsa.org

PLEASE SEND YOUR IDEAS TO ME!

SEND A WORD AND AN EXPLANATION WHY.

FOR EACH WORD…

CULTIVATING CHARACTERImprove the World Improve the Self

Dignity (one human family) CuriosityJustice ResilienceSustainability/ Zeal Stewardship?

FINAL VALUESolidarity and dignity were too close

We are looking for a synonym for self-control.

Here are suggestions: self-discipline, maturity, composure, wisdom, mastery

What are your thoughts?

CS Lewis – a fleet of ships, all of us are individuals but as a society we work together in a directionJustice – the right relationship (fruit of justice is peace)

harmony in the world and societyIf you want peace, work for justice.There is no peace without justice, and no justice without

mercy P JPIIBeautiful attracts us to what is good, which attracts us to what is trueSense of purpose – seek God first, you begin with the end, you know where you are going – righteousness Have a better vision of these values, what does that world look like? What does the kingdom of God look like? The deepest desires of the heart being fulfilled. We make sacrifices to fulfill that purpose

Mention at each mass

A maverick is ____ all 7

High school, college, and building the kingdom of God

Please sign up for a time to meet with me to help construct this plan. Everything is changeable at this point!

EFFORT=SUCCESS

Why not tell a student they are really gifted?

By saying you are gifted at writing, it tells the student they struggle in math because they don’t have the ability.

All compliments of student achievement should be connected to effort.

FOR EACH WORD…

FOR EACH WORD…

POSTER LOCATIONSAt end of hallway on first floor, at gateway between K and 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Mavericks know that effort=success

ADVERTISING IN THE SCHOOLOne or two posters with student image for each word

Maverick Values bulletin board-post what students look like, post ad with example of meaningful example for students

Actions – morning announcements recognize and fit the theme of the word

shorten the announcements and use lower level words