As you know, Washington Elementary is proud to be a Leader In Me School. We value using the 7 Habits as our leadership framework and value all this brings to our school community. Starting April 24, our school will be administering the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), a Leader In Me survey and reporting system designed to provide insights into the progress of our school. In order to provide a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, the MRA includes three different surveys; 1) one completed by all school staff, 2) one completed by students in grades 4 & 5, and 3) one completed by the families of students in all grades. We hope you will participate so we can use the feedback to make our school an even better place for students and families. If you have any questions about the surveys or wish to see a list of questions, please contact the school’s front office.
FAMILY SURVEY
WHAT: Online survey completed by one member of each household. Survey typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Questions relate to the experiences you and your child have at our school. Answers are anonymous--to encourage people to be honest and open, no names and other identifying information will be collected.
WHEN: The survey is now available for you to take through May 8.
HOW: The survey can be taken from any computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access. Simply click on this link.
STUDENT SURVEY: This survey will be completed by students in grades 4 & 5 on a computer at school. The survey typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete. Students privately answer questions about their attitudes and behaviors--and can skip questions and stop anytime they choose. Students who do not wish to participate in the survey, or whose parents choose to deny permission for their participation, will be provided with an appropriate alternative activity (e.g. quiet reading) while the surveys are being administered. If you have a child in grades 4 & 5 and DO NOT want them to participate in the MRA Student Survey, please let your child's teacher know and/or call the front office by Monday, April 28. Please know that your decision to deny permission will not impact your child’s grades or your relationship with any member of our school.
We appreciate your input and feedback!
During the month of May, our entire school will focus on Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw. As parents/guardians, your understanding and support of our leadership work in this habit is very appreciated! I have found this language and learning to benefit ALL, not just students!
Habit 7, Sharpen the Saw, from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," emphasizes the importance of ongoing self-renewal and continuous improvement. It involves balancing and nurturing the four dimensions of our nature: physical, mental, spiritual, and social/emotional. This habit, like sharpening a saw, helps us maintain our effectiveness by consistently investing in ourselves.
This habit is called Sharpen the Saw because dull or rusty tools are much less effective than clean and sharp tools. The same is true for us. This habit is about preserving and enhancing the greatest asset we have to deal with life and contribute—ourselves. It’s about balancing the four dimensions of body, heart, mind, and spirit.
As we spend time on each of these four dimensions of self, we create growth and change in our lives. We have the energy and vitality to practice the other six habits. We increase our capacity to produce results and handle the challenges around us.
Without spending regular time on renewal, we’ll quickly find ourselves on the path to burnout and exhaustion.
Washington Elementary
Email: ahagge1@isd77.org
Website: https://we.isd77.org/
Location: 1100 Anderson Drive
Phone: 507-345-3059