WORK HARD!

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Luck is not chance, it's toil. Fortune's expensive smile is earned  a quote by American poet, Emily Dickinson encourages us to move from one side of a line, to another, and pass over mediocrity. Students and teachers have been challenged to cross the line.

This is an initiative that was introduced to the students and the teachers to encourage everyone to make choices to commit, work hard, focus and be resilient. It is based on the notion that with everything there is a line. On one side, there is a better chance that good things will happen. On the other side, there is less of a chance.

This school would like everyone to make a choice to cross over to the side of the line where better, more meaningful things can happen. Making good things happen is often the result of choice, not luck.  There is always a line, and it can be crossed.

This photo depicts the choice to WORK HARD. As you may have heard before, the secrete to success is: Learning takes work! Good things are rarely cheap or easy. Focused effort and attention are fundamental behind everything. "There are no quick fixes. There are no silver bullets. Earn your results and push yourself more often than not. That's how you create something special (and that's what you want)" by Sam Parker.

Mission Possible: Push your luck and cross the line.

CROSS COUNTRY PERSONAL BEST

The Cross Country Team posted individual records on September 15, 2012 at the Ronan Golf Course. Paden Alexander placed third overall and also had a personal best. Congratulations to all of the Bulldog Athletes for their accomplishments and self improvement. OHhh Yeah!!!

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Mission Mantra "OHhh Yeah!"

OHhh

Yeah!!!

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Mission students unveil a new mantra for celebrating success! At the TOPDAWG Assembly on Monday, September 10 "OHhh Yeah" was introduced as a new action for celebration. When Bulldog fans are called to action by voice: "ARE YOU READY!" you will hear and see a proactive reply from Mission students. Student will stand and reply "OHhh Yeah!" This affirmation of school spirit and support goes beyond the extra-curricular setting. It is a positive anchor that all Bulldogs are encouraged to use to promote success and positive choices. 

“OHhh Yeah” has gained student popularity overnight (Monday to Tuesday). In this short amount of time, I have had several adults relate the slogan to the  1954 Kool-Aid Man.  In order to give due credit, I want to clarify the origin of "OHhh Yeah!" as presented at Monday’s TOPDAWG Assembly and as seen at the last nights volleyball match against rival Ronan (congratulations Lady Bulldogs on your 3 set victory). At least, I can tell you where the notion came from.

The etymology of "OHhh Yeah" according to Lewandowski (me): It is a colloquial term used by professional wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage of the World Wrestling Federation beginning in 1985. He won six world titles. Savage was the greatest champion of all time, the professional wrestling credits him for bringing "a higher level of credibility to the title through his amazing in-ring performances." Savage was recognizable by wrestling fans for his distinctively deep and raspy voice, his ring attire, intensity exhibited in and out of the ring, and his signature catch phrase, "Ooh yeah!"

The Kool-Aid Man is kinda cool (I guess), but is not responsible for the Mission "OHhh Yeah" as introduced. The Kool-Aid Man isn't tough enough for Mission. Macho Man didn't drink Kool-Aid and crash through foam walls, he ate "Slim Jims" and had a giant charisma that propelled him to the top of the performing arts finest champions: the WWF. The Mission “OHhh Yeah” is more than rescuing someone as seen by the Kool-Aid Man. The actions are as important as the words. Forming a big “O” with your arms and bringing them down to your waist with a powerful flex as you say “OHhh Yeah” is an action of the mind, body and school spirit that says we are Bulldog proud and ready! 

"OHhh Yeah" is all about celebrating lines that need to be crossed and those crossed over!  In other words, it can be used when facing challenges or celebrating success! It is charismatic by nature and action, just like the Macho Man.  One can hardly help saying the phrase without intention: It is a DECLARATION OF CONTRIBUTION!  It is Mission's Mantra used to celebrate.  LOOK for it at all Mission activities near you!

OHhh Yeah!

Have a great day!

FIRST WEEK OF FALL PRACTICE 2012

I had several opportunities to take a few pictures during the morning practices of the volleyball and football programs. I will try to get out to a cross-country practice next week. It is hard not to get excited about the start of a new school year during the fall practices. They are the first sign of students indicating that school is around the corner. I am looking forward to the students and the first day back to school on MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 at 8:20 AM. 

If you would like to read additional information on our Activity and Athletic Programs, please visit the Bulldog Activities and Athletics blog. In the mean time, please enjoy the photos of our student athletes! NOTE: There are over 50 photos. Click READ MORE at the bottom of this post to see them all.

 

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Substitute Training Opportunity

The District would like to invite all interested substitutes for 2012-2013 to attend a training this coming Monday, August 20, 2012 from 8:30 AM until 12:00 noon in the Elementary Computer Lab. Please report to the Elementary Office for directions and information. Below is a tentative agenda for the training. If you have any questions please contact the Elementary Office at (406)745-3811 extension 302.

AGENDA

8:30-9:00                  Welcome & Introductions, Handbooks distributed

9:00-10:00                Substitute Teacher Handbook

·      Signing in/out

·      Attendance and Tardy procedures

·      Lesson Plans

·      Photocopying

·      Communication

·      Student Supervision

·      Student Discipline

·      Emergency Procedures

·      Mandatory Reporting

·      Confidentiality

·      Other procedures

10:00-10:15             Break

10:15-10:45             Campus Tour

10:45-11:15             Scenarios and discussion

11:15-11:30             Questions

Fall Varsity Athletic Schedules for 2012

The 2012 Fall Varsity Athletic Schedules for Cross-Country, Football and Volleyball are located on the column to the right of this post. Please click on the appropriate page for detailed information. You may also visit the Bulldog Activities and Athletics blog and the St. Ignatius Website for Athletic Calendar information.

Back to School Reminders & Communication Channels

The District would like to invite all students who did not attended the St. Ignatius Schools last year to please register at the appropriate locations: All elementary students (grades kindergarten through five) need to register at the Elementary Office located at 300 Blaine Street. In coming kindergarten students must be five (5) years or older by September 1, 2012 to register. Middle school and high school students (grades six through twelve) need to register at the High School Office located at 76 3rd Avenue.

In addition to registration, here are a few items you may want to put on your calendar. The district will also be using the automated phone system and its Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/stignatiusschools)to provide additional notifications for individual events. I encourage you to also visit the Bulldog Activities and Athletics Blog for more information on the extra-curricular offerings at St. Ignatius. All of this information and more can be found at the St. Ignatius School District #28 Website. When you are not able to find the information you need, we encourage you to call the District at 406-745-3811. We will do everything possible to best serve the needs of our students and community.

CALENDAR REMINDERS

·      Aug. 13: Fall Sports Begin

·      Aug. 20: Substitute Training

·      Aug. 21-22: Optional PIR for Teachers

·      Aug. 23-24: District PIR (Teachers begin contractual year)

·      Aug. 27: First Day of School (8:20 AM)

·      Aug. 28: MAP Testing Begins

·      Sept. 3: Community Breakfast

·      Sept. 10: Top Dawg Assembly

·      Sept. 12: IEC Meeting (5:30 PM HS Commons)

·      Sept. 14: NO SCHOOL, Tribal PIR

·      Sept. 18: Board Meeting