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December 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 12.10.20 Coping Strategies
12.10.20 Coping Strategies

Today we listen to last year's fourth graders share with us how they dealt with problems when things get tough.

Go to 12.9.20 Nutcrackers
12.9.20 Nutcrackers

Today we look at a bunch of different types of nutcrackers

Go to 12.8.20 Mindoro Cut
12.8.20 Mindoro Cut

Today we visit the Mindoro Cut and focus on the importance of dealing with problems directly instead of working around them.

Go to 12.7.20 Greensleeves
12.7.20 Greensleeves

Today we use the example of two piano players working together to talk about how give and take is important to build teamwork

Go to 12.4.20 Irish Trad Sessions
12.4.20 Irish Trad Sessions

We finish off the week by looking at different types of Irish Traditional music played on the go.

Go to 12.3.20 Under Pressure
12.3.20 Under Pressure

Today I discuss the need to practice academic skills now rather than expecting that the pressure of high school will make everything come together for you.

Go to 12.2.20 Sand Valley
12.2.20 Sand Valley

Today we look first look at how all the sand got to Sand Valley golf course and the Nekoosa area and then look at ways to build up our talents grain by grain in a similar fashion.

Go to 12.1.20 John Urschel
12.1.20 John Urschel

Today we learn from John Urschel how he brought his success on the NFL football field to help him become a better mathematician.

November 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 11.30.20 Exploding Whale
11.30.20 Exploding Whale

Today's video cautions against taking shortcuts by looking at the story of when the Oregon DOT attempted to explode a dead whale 50 years ago.

Go to 11.24.20 Mill Bluff
11.24.20 Mill Bluff

Today I pay a visit to Mill Bluff and talk about how gratitude comes from focusing on what we have instead of what we don't have.

Go to 11.23.20 Zibelimärit
11.23.20 Zibelimärit

Today's video looks at the Swiss Holiday of Zibelimärit that usually takes place at this time each year to look at different ways in which people around the world celebrate.

Go to 11.20.20 With the Fam
11.20.20 With the Fam

Today we look at what different families do when to spend time together.

Go to 11.19.20 Natural Bridge
11.19.20 Natural Bridge

Today's video pays a video to Natural Bridge State park and discusses different types of shelter.

Go to 11.18.20 Cell Phones
11.18.20 Cell Phones

Today's video reviews the Grade 6-8 Cell Phone policy

Go to 11.16.20 Ableman's Gorge
11.16.20 Ableman's Gorge

In today's video we pay a visit to Ableman's Gorge in Wisconsin's unglaciated area and learn how Charles Van Hise showed how mountains formed based on the geology in the area.  In a similar way today's challenge is to build our own knowledge of how to learn as we have our online learning day today.

Go to 11.16.20 Making Music Together
11.16.20 Making Music Together

Today's message watches people play the piano together and invites everybody to either take the leap of faith necessary to get involved with others or to make a space for others.

Go to 11.13.20 Remote Learning Day
11.13.20 Remote Learning Day

Today's video provides a preview of what next Tuesday's remote learning day will look like.  We are practicing learning remotely now so we are prepared if anything happens in the future.

Go to 11.12.20 Cpl Mitchell Red Cloud
11.12.20 Cpl Mitchell Red Cloud

Today we learn the story of Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, a Ho-Chunk military veteran honored throughout the world.

Go to 11.11.20 Veterans Day
11.11.20 Veterans Day

Our Veterans Day video honors our Veterans at AMS and CWSA and tells the story of Colonel Roy Knight.

Go to 11.10.20 Merrimac Ferry
11.10.20 Merrimac Ferry

Today we take a trip to the Merrimac ferry and look at how doing things differently can be a good thing.

Go to 11.9.20 Gibraltar Rock
11.9.20 Gibraltar Rock

Today I share a hike I took up Gibraltar Rock and share how the payoff from the view at the top is similar to how it is pushing ourselves in school.

Go to 11.06.20 You Vote
11.06.20 You Vote

Today offers a different type of election.  Cast your vote for which musical number you like the best.

Go to 11.05.20 El Otono
11.05.20 El Otono

I share the first video I ever made professionally and talk about how developing talents takes work.

Go to 11.4.20 America
11.4.20 America

Today's video looks at scenes from all over America and invites us to appreciate how lucky we are to live here.

Go to 11.3.20 Election Day
11.3.20 Election Day

Today's message talks both about the importance of voting as well as the importance of putting people before politics.

Go to 11.2.20 El Dia de los Muertos
11.2.20 El Dia de los Muertos

Today we learn about El Dia de los Muertos--or Day of the Dead--and reflect on how loved ones who have passed on have impacted our lives.

October 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 10.29.20 Different Talents
10.29.20 Different Talents

Today we admire different talents people have developed.

Go to 10.28.20 Bullying vs. Conflict
10.28.20 Bullying vs. Conflict

We discuss the difference between bullying and conflict and discuss ways to deal with conflict.

Go to 10.27.20 Benefit of the Doubt
10.27.20 Benefit of the Doubt

Today we look at what it means to receive the benefit of the doubt and discuss ways to earn it.

Go to 10.26.20 Messing Around
10.26.20 Messing Around

Today we discuss the idea of "messing around", both how it can be good and how we need to set limits to it.

Go to 10.23.20 Creative Music
10.23.20 Creative Music

Today we further develop the theme of creativity by looking at creative ways that people make music

Go to 10.22.20 Creativity
10.22.20 Creativity

Today's video talks about how we can be creative and asks students to describe what they need to be creative as well.

Go to 10.21.20 Wild Weather
10.21.20 Wild Weather

Today's video uses the metaphor of stormy weather to describe the spike in COVID cases we are seeing and how we need to prepare.  Note that this video was shown to grades 6-8, while a video without the figures and pointed commentary was shown to grades 4-5 as they are not having the same issues.

Go to 10.20.20 Kevin's Shot
10.20.20 Kevin's Shot

Today's video uses the story of a basketball game to illustrate how important it is to work hard now to prepare for the future.

Go to 10.19.20 Gallup Student Poll
10.19.20 Gallup Student Poll

Today's message explains the Gallup Student Poll that all students in grades 5-8 will take this week.

Go to 10.16.20 Homophones
10.16.20 Homophones

Today we look at the weirdness of the English language by looking at homophones

Go to 10.15.20 Ron McNair
10.15.20 Ron McNair

Today's video shares a StoryCorp animation of how the astronaut Ron McNair leaned into his vision to overcome racial and opportunity barriers.

Go to 10.14.20 Colors
10.14.20 Colors

After a discussion of how what it takes for trees to show their colors in the fall, we look at what it takes for us to show our differences and be comfortable showing our colors

Go to 10.13.20 Festival of Lights
10.13.20 Festival of Lights

Today's video looks at Berlin's Festival of Lights and encourages us to imagine what the future could look like

Go to 10.12.20 Integer Football & New Options
10.12.20 Integer Football & New Options

Today we see how seventh grade Math students play Integer Football and then review new recess options we are making available for students.

Go to 10.8.20 Homecoming
10.8.20 Homecoming

In honor of homecoming I talk about what I love about living and learning in Nekoosa.

Go to 10.7.20 Positive Culture
10.7.20 Positive Culture

Today I talk about the importance of building a positive culture where people support each other using the example of triatheletes.  

Go to 10.6.20 Challenge
10.6.20 Challenge

Today I return to Petenwell Bluff to talk about how important it is to challenge yourself in order to grow.

Go to 10.5.20 Ho-Chunk Codetalkers
10.5.20 Ho-Chunk Codetalkers

Today we look at what role Native American codetalkers played in winning World War II, with a particular emphasis on the contributions of the Ho-Chunk tribe.

Go to 10.2.20 Style
10.2.20 Style

Today we look at two different styles of a capella singers.

Go to 10.1.20 Change
10.1.20 Change

Today I talk about how change is beautiful for both nature and people.

September 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 9.30.20 Fire Drill
9.30.20 Fire Drill

Today we review how to run our first virtual fire drill of the year.

Go to 9.29.20 Sunscreen and Seatbelts
9.29.20 Sunscreen and Seatbelts

Today we look at how masks, social distancing and washing hands help protect us in the same way the sunscreen and seatbelts do.

Go to 9.25.20 Alot
9.25.20 Alot

Today we read a blog entry from Hyperbole and a Half on the mythical creature known as the alot.

Go to 9.24.20 Circles in the Sand
9.24.20 Circles in the Sand

Today's video shows an episode from Oregon Public Television on how sand labyrinths on the Oregon coast can help people find balance.

Go to 9.23.20 Managing Assignments
9.23.20 Managing Assignments

Today's video talks about how to manage your assignments in order to make it possible to pass your classes.

Go to 9.22.20 Cell Phone Policy
9.22.20 Cell Phone Policy

Today's video reviews the AMS/CWSA cell phone policy.  This video is for grades 6-8.

Go to 9.21.20 Neutral Zone
9.21.20 Neutral Zone

Today's video reviews an update we made to our recess routines to allow students to socialize safely.

Go to 9.18.20 Percussive Juggling
9.18.20 Percussive Juggling

Today's video introduces a new type of juggling.

Go to 9.17.20 Zoe and Noah
9.17.20 Zoe and Noah

Today's video talks about setting boundaries when somebody else does something you're not comfortable with.

Go to 9.16.20 AMS/CWSA Tour
9.16.20 AMS/CWSA Tour

Here is a video tour of what class now looks like at AMS and CWSA this year with the many changes we have had to make due to COVID.

Go to 9.15.20 Just Breathe
9.15.20 Just Breathe

Today's video shows the importance of dealing with stress and anger by breathing as a way to calm down.

Go to 9.14.20 Birchbark Canoes
9.14.20 Birchbark Canoes

Today's video features a Wisconsin Public Television profile of how making birchbark canoes is a key part of passing on Ojibwe traditions.

Go to 9.11.20 John and Joe
9.11.20 John and Joe

In honor of September 11, today's video features a StoryCorps profile of a New York family that lost two sons to the Twin Towers bombings.

Go to 9.10.20 Need vs. Nice
9.10.20 Need vs. Nice

Today's video reflect's on my mother's wedding to recognize that creativity comes from identifying what we need vs. what is nice to have.

Go to 9.9.20 Routines
9.9.20 Routines

Today's video reviews some newly updated routines to make the school run more smoothly.

Go to 9.8.20 Canoeing
9.8.20 Canoeing

Today's video takes you along for a canoe ride on the Wisconsin River and talks about how we all have different strengths.

Go to 9.4.20 Finding your trail
9.4.20 Finding your trail

Today's video returns to Petenwell Bluff and discusses the need to find your own trail rather than just going along with the crowd.

Go to 9.3.20 Recess Routines
9.3.20 Recess Routines

Today's video introduces new recess routines for grades 6-8.

Go to 9.2.20 Petenwell Bluff
9.2.20 Petenwell Bluff

Today's video explores Petenwell Bluff and compares the blocked views from the top to what we are dealing with this year.

Go to 9.1.20 New Routines Grades 6-8
9.1.20 New Routines Grades 6-8

Overview of new school routines for grades 6-8

Go to 9.1.20 New Routines Grades 4-5
9.1.20 New Routines Grades 4-5

Overview of new school routines for grades 4-5

June 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 6.4.20 Double Major
6.4.20 Double Major

Today's message underscores how much parents value their children.

Go to 6.3.20 Look for the Helpers
6.3.20 Look for the Helpers

Today's message attempts to find ways to support our students in making sense of the turmoil in America right now and working to make AMS a safe place for everybody.

Go to 6.2.20 Celebrating Eighth Graders
6.2.20 Celebrating Eighth Graders

Today's video was made by Anna Peterson and Autumn Brostowitz to celebrate our eighth grade class.

Go to 6.1.20 Würzburg
6.1.20 Würzburg

Today's video offers a short virtual tour of Würzburg, Germany.

May 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 5.29.20 End of Day
5.29.20 End of Day

Today's video clears my inbox of various video clips I had assembled for end of the day thoughts we never got to.

Go to 5.28.20 Manami Ito
5.28.20 Manami Ito

Today's video tells the story of Manami Ito and challenges students to overcome their own barriers in going after their dreams.

Go to 5.27.20 Feedback Reports
5.27.20 Feedback Reports

Today's message gives an overview of the feedback reports we will be sending to parents and students at the end of the fourth quarter in lieu of report cards.

Go to 5.26.20 Glorious Twins
5.26.20 Glorious Twins

Learning about what it takes to be a winner from the Glorious Twins.

Go to 5.22.20 Fusion
5.22.20 Fusion

Discussing the value of fusion as illustrated by an Australian musician.

Go to 5.21.20 Strava Art
5.21.20 Strava Art

Introducing Strava art, a way to creatively draw while running and re-channel frustration imposed by the lockdown.

Go to 5.20.20 Pets!
5.20.20 Pets!

Students and staff show off their pets in today's video.

Go to 5.19.20 Eighth Grade Promotion
5.19.20 Eighth Grade Promotion

Today's message outlines the details of the upcoming Eighth Grade promotion ceremony we will hold on June 2nd.

Go to 5.18.20 Opal Ocean
5.18.20 Opal Ocean

A discussion about working together, as illustrated by the band Opal Ocean

Go to 5.15.20 Spirit Week
5.15.20 Spirit Week

Today's message announces next week's spirit week days and show students how to get ready

Go to 5.14.20 Movie Scenes
5.14.20 Movie Scenes

Today's message features a couple recreating scenes from a number of movies

Go to 5.13.20 Spirit Week Planning
5.13.20 Spirit Week Planning

Today's message asks students to help us plan next week's spirit week.

Go to 5.12.20 Learn Video Editing
5.12.20 Learn Video Editing

This morning's message shows AMS and CWSA students how to sign up for an option class on video editing.

Go to 5.11.20 The Real Switzerland
5.11.20 The Real Switzerland

A discussion of how success looks different than we think it might.

Go to 5.8.20 Rubab
5.8.20 Rubab

Getting to know the Rubab, a traditional Pakistani instrument.

Go to 5.7.20 Silly Walks
5.7.20 Silly Walks

The story of how a family amuses themselves by turning their sidewalk into a silly walk zone.

Go to Finding Balance
Finding Balance

A message about empowering parents to find the balance they need during this COVID-19 crisis.

Go to 5.6.20 Band
5.6.20 Band

Mr. Glenzer introduces students to Band class and provides a slide show of activities.

Go to 5.5.20 Cinco de Mayo
5.5.20 Cinco de Mayo

We review the history of Cinco de Mayo and look at a modern update for the COVID era.

Go to 5.4.20 Choir
5.4.20 Choir

Mr. Seipel, our Choir director, shares what makes choir meaningful to him and his students.

Go to 5.1.20 Theremin
5.1.20 Theremin

Introducing the Theremin, a unique musical instrument.

April 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 4.30.20 A Wonderful Life
4.30.20 A Wonderful Life

Today's message features two daughters interviewing their father about his life.

Go to 4.29.20 Cosmo
4.29.20 Cosmo

This video looks at the college mascot championship and asks students to not give up on things too early.

Go to 4.28.20 Saxophone Battle
4.28.20 Saxophone Battle

This video shares a saxophone battle and asks students to consider what helps them to push themselves.

Go to 4.25.20 Turning in Assignments
4.25.20 Turning in Assignments

This video covers how to make sure that Google Classroom registers that assignments have been turned in.

Go to 4.24.20 Item pickup
4.24.20 Item pickup

I review how next week's item pickup will take place

Go to 4.23.20 Sechseläuten
4.23.20 Sechseläuten

Introducing Sechseläuten, a Swiss spring tradition that happens this time every year

Go to 4.22.20 Getty Challenge
4.22.20 Getty Challenge

Showing students ways to creatively stay busy through recreating works of art

Go to 4.21.20 Feedback
4.21.20 Feedback

As we work to improve online schooling, we are asking students for feedback on the feedback they are receiving

Go to 4.20.20 Pruning your assignments
4.20.20 Pruning your assignments

An overview of tools to keep track of assignments in Google classroom.

Go to 4.17.20 Sad news
4.17.20 Sad news

Processing the news that schools are shut down for the year and identifying ways in which our students are stepping up to be great.

Go to 4.16.20 The Bare Minimum
4.16.20 The Bare Minimum

Addressing the question "Why do I have to do schoolwork if it's not graded?"  by discussion why it's important to do more than the bare minimum.

Go to 4.15.20 Octopus Jig
4.15.20 Octopus Jig

I share a piece of street music in which the musicians play multiple instruments.  This leads to discussion of how we have to play multiple instruments ourselves during this time and the respect that brings.

Go to 4.14.20 Managing Change
4.14.20 Managing Change

Looking at how various buildings have been repurposed after a renovation, with reflections on how we are renovating our learning methods as part of the COVID-19 quarantine.

Go to 4.9.20 Portrait of Lotte
4.9.20 Portrait of Lotte

This message features how an artists watches his daughter grow up, including reflections on how much teachers and parents care about students and who we see them as

Go to 4.8.20 Boomwhackers
4.8.20 Boomwhackers

A pop quiz on theme songs played by Boomwhackers

Go to 4.7.20 Google Classroom Tips
4.7.20 Google Classroom Tips

Tips on how to be more effective with Google Classroom, including how to post pictures and videos

Go to 4.6.20 Above the Clouds
4.6.20 Above the Clouds

A discussion in perspective based on a recent airplane ride.

Go to 4.3.20 We miss you
4.3.20 We miss you

We miss our students! Here's a few notes to let them know we're thinking about them.

Go to 4.2.20 Making adjustments
4.2.20 Making adjustments

This video details the grading and class time expectation changes we are making in order to support families during the COVID-19 school closure.

Go to 4.1.20 Perspective
4.1.20 Perspective

I share pictures of seeing a rainbow from a plane and talk about how a different perspective helps us appreciate things differently--especially during this time of our school closure.

March 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 3.31.20 Worldwide Coronavirus Ads
3.31.20 Worldwide Coronavirus Ads

Here I show a number of ads from all over the world that show people how to be safe during the time of the coronavirus.

Go to 3.30.20 West High
3.30.20 West High

While in Salt Lake City, I show my route to high school and talk about how we need to take it slow at the beginning of our time with distance learning 

Go to 3.20.20 Salt Lake City
3.20.20 Salt Lake City

While in Salt Lake City, I show and talk about how school was like for me when I was in grades 4-8.

Go to 3.19 Road Trip
3.19 Road Trip

This video shows students tips on how to navigate Google Classroom and how to get in touch with their teacher.

Go to 3.18.20 Welcome Back!
3.18.20 Welcome Back!

This morning message welcomes students to our distance learning environment, shows them how to get started learning with Google Classroom, and describes ways in which distance learning is different than face-to-face learning.

Go to 3.13.20 Distance Learning
3.13.20 Distance Learning

This video talks of how we are preparing to use distance learning to teach school in the event that school is cancelled due to the Coronavirus

Go to 3.12.20 Coronavirus Overview
3.12.20 Coronavirus Overview

Today's video reviews the Kids Guide to the Coronavirus and talks about health tips

Internet Access Survey

This video asks students to take a short survey about the amount of internet access they have at home in order to refine our planning for potential scenarios with the Coronavirus

Go to 3.11.20 Managing Assignments
3.11.20 Managing Assignments

A review of what skills are needed to get all of your assignments in

Go to 3.10.20 Holi
3.10.20 Holi

Introducing Holi, the Indian festival of spring and color

Go to Grade 7 and 8 March Reward Party
Grade 7 and 8 March Reward Party

This video shows the details of how seventh and eighth graders can qualify for a party before Spring Break by getting all of their assignments in

Go to 3.9.20 Championship and Relay
3.9.20 Championship and Relay

Additional group games to play during advisory or recess

Go to 3.5.30 MB14
3.5.30 MB14

Featuring a uniquely skilled beatboxer from France

Go to 3.4.20 Snap your Joy
3.4.20 Snap your Joy

A message and challenge to let your joy show

Go to 3.3.20 Alexander House Art Show
3.3.20 Alexander House Art Show

A quick tour of the Alexander House Art Show

Go to 3.2.20 Math is Cool
3.2.20 Math is Cool

A video in which I act out a "Math Lib" in order to prove that math is cool.

February 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 2.28.20 Friendship
2.28.20 Friendship

A discussion of what it means to be a true friend.

Go to 2.27.20 Fire Wheel of Obersinn
2.27.20 Fire Wheel of Obersinn

Today's video features a springtime fire tradition from the middle of Germany.

Go to 2.26.20 Infections & Pacman Tag
2.26.20 Infections & Pacman Tag

How to play the games Infectious and Pacman Tag during advisory or recess.

Go to 2.25.20 Learning the Ramp 2.25.20 Learning the Ramp
Go to 2.24.20 Sleep Deficit 2.24.20 Sleep Deficit
Go to 2.21.20 Achieving your Goals 2.21.20 Achieving your Goals
Go to 2.20.20 Social Dance (Part A)
2.20.20 Social Dance (Part A)

Part 1/2

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2.20.20 Social Dance (Part B)

Part 2/2

Go to 2.19.20 Alton Yates 2.19.20 Alton Yates
Go to 2.18.20 Failure (Part A)
2.18.20 Failure (Part A)

Part 1/2

Go to 2.18.20 Failure (Part B)
2.18.20 Failure (Part B)

Part 2/2.

Go to 2.17.20 Foursquare 2.17.20 Foursquare
Go to 2.13.20 STAR Card Review 2.13.20 STAR Card Review
Go to 2.12.20 What we learn from our pets 2.12.20 What we learn from our pets
Go to 2.11.20 Heel to Toe Touch Tag 2.11.20 Heel to Toe Touch Tag
Go to 2.10.20 Silvia's Legacy 2.10.20 Silvia's Legacy
Go to 2.7.20 Clouds in the sky
2.7.20 Clouds in the sky

We can find what we're looking for, both when looking at clouds in the sky as well as when we see someone else's behavior.

Go to 2.6.20 John Urschel
2.6.20 John Urschel

Today's message profiles John Urschel who models success in both the football field as well as the classroom.

Go to 2.5.20 Jeffrey Veregge
2.5.20 Jeffrey Veregge

Today's morning message spotlights Jeffrey Veregge--a native artist--and shares how he learned to tell his own stories

Go to 2.4.20 Driven
2.4.20 Driven

Today's message spotlights Wendell Scott, the first African-American admitted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Go to 2.3.20 Mountains and Valleys
2.3.20 Mountains and Valleys

Today's message introduces the game of Mountains and Valleys which can be used during recess or break to provide variety during the cold winter months.

January 2020 Morning Messages

Go to 1.31.20 Quotes
1.31.20 Quotes

Today's message encourages people to share their favorite quotes with each other.

Go to 1.30.20 Cell Phone Policy
1.30.20 Cell Phone Policy

This is a review of our cell phone policy.  Here we share out the same video we showed at the beginning of the year.

Go to 1.29.20 Under Pressure
1.29.20 Under Pressure

Today's message focuses on the need to use time in middle school to develop skills before the pressure of grades in high school hits.

Go to 1.28.20 Kobe
1.28.20 Kobe

Today's message is my thoughts on the passing of Kobe Bryant.

Go to 1.27.20 Cabin Fever
1.27.20 Cabin Fever

Today's message talks about dealing with cabin fever in the winter, and introduces the game Switch.

Go to 1.23.20 Dabney Montgomery
1.23.20 Dabney Montgomery

Today's message puts the spotlight on Dabney Montgomery, a member of the Tuskagee Airmen and a bodyguard for Martin Luther King, Jr.

Go to 1.22.20 Letter to the future
1.22.20 Letter to the future

Today's message is from Kid President and his letter to the future.

Go to 1.21.20 Snowblowing
1.21.20 Snowblowing

In today's message I share some thoughts I had while snowblowing about how our brains grow through struggle.

Go to 1.20.20 Martin Luther King
1.20.20 Martin Luther King

Today's message honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a visit to his home.

Go to 1.17.20 Alot
1.17.20 Alot

Today's message shares a blog post about the elusive Alot.

Go to 1.16.20 Advice
1.16.20 Advice

Today's message asks students to think about what their favorite piece of advice has been.

Go to 1.15.20 Drama
1.15.20 Drama

Today's message comes from various fifth graders as they share how they deal with drama in school.

Go to 1.14.20 Managing Assignments
1.14.20 Managing Assignments

Today's message focuses on the skills necessary to manage school assignments.

Go to 1.13.20 Coping Strategies
1.13.20 Coping Strategies

Today's message spotlights various fourth graders as they share what coping strategies they use when things get hard.

Go to 1.10.20 Dancewalk
1.10.20 Dancewalk

Today's message shows a way to get down the road with style on a Friday.

Go to 1.9.20 Ron Ruiz
1.9.20 Ron Ruiz

Today's message shares what an act of kindness can make on somebody else.

Go to 1.8.20 Practice makes permanent
1.8.20 Practice makes permanent

Today's message focuses on how the work you do in middle school--both positively and negatively-- lays the groundwork for how you succeed in high school.

Go to 1.7.20 Resolutions
1.7.20 Resolutions

In today's message you will hear a number of fourth graders share their New Year's resolutions.

Go to 1.6.20 Kevin's Shot
1.6.20 Kevin's Shot

Today's message shares Kevin's story to illustrate how important it is to keep learning every day.

Go to 1.3.20 New Year's Vision
1.3.20 New Year's Vision

In this message I encourage students to refocus on their vision of who they want to be in order to make this year more meaningful.

Go to 1.2.20 Olbrich Gardens
1.2.20 Olbrich Gardens

In this message, I take people to Olbrich Gardens in Madison, WI to talk about the value of recharging.

December 2019 Morning Messages

12.20.19 Nussknacker
12.19.19 Reifendrehen
12.18.19 German Advertisements Final
12.17.19 Joy in the Snow
12.16.19 German Commercials C
12.13.19 Hafod Hardware
12.12.19 German Commercials Round 2
12.11.19 German Christmas Commercials
12.10.19 German Christmas Traditions
12.9.19 Safety
12.6.19 German Traditions
12.5.19 Book of Dreams
12.4.19 Juggling
12.2.19 Grateful for Teachers
12.3.19 Greensleeves

November 2019 Morning Messages

11.26.19 Gratitude
11.25.19 Zibelemärit
11.22.19 Austin's Butterfly

Nov. 21 - Growth Mindset

Nov. 20 - Jenny the Horse

Nov. 19 - El Otono

Nov. 18 - Kindness

Nov. 15 - Refereeing the Hallways

Nov. 14 - Col Roy Knight

Nov. 13 -- Just Breathe

Nov. 12 - Temple of Knowledge

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day

Nov. 8 - The Present

Nov. 6 - Dictionary Dress Up

Nov. 5 - Butterflies

Nov. 4 - Day of the Dead

Oct. 31 - Clean Streets

Oct. 30 - Subway Soprano

Oct. 29 November Student Survey

Oct. 28 - Believe in Yourself

Oct 24 - Joshua Bell

October 24 - Circles in the Sand

October 23 - Running a Marathon

October 22 - Dealing with Conflict

October 21 - Birds on a Wire

October 18 - Treasure of the Library

October 17 - Gallup Poll & Make a Difference Day

October 16 - Yosemite

October 15 - Festival of Lights

October 14 - Timm?s Hill

October 11 - Real Talent

October 9 - Obligation

October8 - Ho-Chunk Codetalkers

October 4 - Ron McNair

October 3 - Behavior Alert Video

October 2 - Zoe and Noah

October 1 - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

September 30 - Kind Brothers

September 27 - Homecoming Parade

September 26 - Different is Cool

September 25 - What is "Normal"?

Monthly Meeting Prep

September 23 - Oktoberfest

September 20 - Firing Pottery

September 19 - Making Music Together

September 18 - STAR Cards

September 17 - Bill Russell

September 13 - Representing AMS

September 9 - Yes I Can

September 5 - Vision / Plank Hill

September 4 - Visit to Pow Wow

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