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

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

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

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

Introducing Holi, the Indian festival of spring and color

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

Additional group games to play during advisory or recess

Featuring a uniquely skilled beatboxer from France

A message and challenge to let your joy show

A quick tour of the Alexander House Art Show

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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