When I was cleaning sticks off my sidewalk this weekend, a car pulled up, rolled down the window, and the driver asked me which direction he needed to go to get to Cleveland Avenue. I told him, he thanked me, and went on his way. At no point in our brief conversation did I think […]
This week’s communication (sent home to the parents/guardians of Mr. Bowlin’s 4th graders) ignites the barrage of brainpower combating the evil enemy that has been limiting potential since the beginning of time: STUPID! The assault on STUPID reminds us that Stupid doesn’t exist, real experiences do. Read more from Mr. Bowlin below. Top 20: Four […]
This week’s communication (sent home to the parents/guardians of Mr. Bowlin’s 4th graders) takes a serious look at the many ways they’re SMART. Do your students or children know how they’re smart? Have a read and let them know! Top 20: Know How We’re Smart Growth mindset is continuously becoming a more and more popular […]
“Heart-to-heart is the best place to start.” Imagine that phrase as the inner voice of a 4th grader right before they react to someone in a moment of conflict. Beautiful. This week’s communication (sent home to the parents/guardians of Mr. Bowlin’s 4th graders) wraps up their month-long work on Conflict Resolution. Enjoy and learn! Top […]
Conflict Resolution Continues! This week’s letter from Saint Mark’s Catholic School teacher, Patrick Bowlin, continues digging deeper and more tangibly into the world of conflict resolution. Imagine a school playground where students know how to navigate conflict. Imagine a school lunchroom where students know how to navigate conflict. Imagine a school classroom where students […]
Conflict Resolution!!! “When will I ever use that in the real world???” said, NO ONE. This week’s letter from Saint Mark’s Catholic School teacher, Patrick Bowlin, introduces the vital topic of conflict resolution. Read and make note of the reality that we are all different, but there is so still so much to learn from […]
Saint Mark’s 4th-grade teacher, Mr. Bowlin, continues to take on NEGATIVITY. Please take a minute to read this newsletter for insights and ways to discuss Thought Circles. Don’t know what a Thought Circle is? Stay Curious, read on, and enjoy! Top 20: Thought Circles As we continue to look at the Top 20 concept of […]
Coaches and teams will lose exactly half the games that are played this week. That’s just the way that competition works: there is one winner and one loser. This gets magnified even more this time of year, when winter sports playoffs are in full swing. They don’t call it “March Madness” for nothing! It’s important […]
Saint Mark’s 4th-grade teacher, Mr. Bowlin, takes on NEGATIVITY. Mr. Bowlin, we’re glad you’re in the classroom, along with many others, saying negativity needs to be put in check. Over the last 3-4 years, negativity has been on the top of the list of concerns we’re hearing being vocalized from schools across our great country. […]
The entry for today deals a great question: “What is your dream?” Saint Mark’s 4th-grade teacher, Mr. Bowlin, navigates the world of OPOs and getting better through feedback. These are great topics to tackle and we hope students, teachers, and parents all get better through the smashing of OPOs and the healthy understanding of feedback. […]