Saturday, August 20, 2016

New School Year, New Faces, New Mindset





Dear Missouri Valley CSD parents/caregivers, community members, and supporters...

WE HEARD YOU....

We listened to your parent surveys and feel communication is an important part of the work that we do in our district.

As the new school year begins, MVCSD will be introducing a new form of communication. We will be using this blog as an additional communication tool to highlight academics districtwide. News and updates about what students are learning and what is being taught PK-12 will be shared via the blog.

Check back often to see what is happening inside our classrooms! We are excited to share all of the incredible things students are learning!!

NEW SCHOOL YEAR


Missouri Valley CSD staff returned to work last Thursday with a renewed energy for the upcoming year. Teachers and staff were also welcomed by many new staff members, as well as, speaker and founder of Train Ugly, Trevor Ragan.

NEW STAFF

 
Photo By: Matt Gangler



Back Row: Lori Clark, Kim McDonald, Jessi Arneson, Katie Larson, Justin Mills, Josh York, Kyle Wilson, David Hodges
Front Row: Jamie Regda, Kelly Ortner, Chelsy Petersen, Kirsten Granatowicz, Tracy Remington, Erin Telsrow, Jessica Cerny, Bonny Nelson

Not pictured (Janet Myler, Samuel Arrieta)



New Mindset



Speaker, Trevor Ragan, met with MVCSD staff and fall student athletes on Thursday to introduce the topic of Mindset. For more information on Mindset, visit the Train Ugly site: http://trainugly.com/. Trevor talked about the two mindsets that have a major impact on our ability to learn, grow, and achieve our goals.


GROWTH MINDSET: Having a growth mindset means you believe that your skills and intelligence are things that can be developed and improved.

FIXED MINDSET: Having a fixed mindset means you believe that your skills and intelligence are set and can’t be changed.


Research shows that the growth mindset is what fosters grit, determination, and work ethic within students, athletes, and people of all ages. Teachers will be working with students to create a growth mindset this school year. 


               

"We don't expect that you've arrived here fully formed. We expect that you've arrived here ready to learn."  #trainugly


Missouri Valley Community Schools

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School Vision: 

The Missouri Valley Community School will create an engaging environment that fosters inquisitive learners who can effectively apply their skills in an ever changing world.


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