Leadership Holiday Party Secret Santa

We will be having the leadership x-mas party on the Friday before winter break.   We will do a secret santa gift exchange.

The total amount of the money you will spend would be between $15-$20.

You will get someone else in the leadership class.  (Shhhh its a secret.)  The week of December 12-16 you will give three gifts.
1st gift would be something yummy.
2nd gift would be something that appeals to the senses.  (something soft, shiny, smelly)
3rd gift would be something from the heart. (something you know they will love)

For example:

1st:  $5 gift card to In N Out
2nd:  Nail polish
3rd:  movie tickets

or

1st:  Homemade cookies
2nd: Axe Body Spray
3rd:  $10 Gift card to Holister

Each gift should be given on a different day with the last gift given on Friday.

So if you would like to participate  please answer the following questions in a comment.
1.  Favorite color
2.  Favorite Candy
3.  Hobbies
4.  Favorite store
5.  Favorite restaurant/fast food

You must comment by Sunday at midnight.  Secret Santa's will be assigned on Monday next week.

CADA Conference

Hey there kiddos.

SO...

My entire family is sick, so I need to stay home and take care of them.  I will be at school in the morning so you can get your shirts and I will send you on your way.  Mr. Krumbine will be taking you to CADA.  I know you will all be very appreciative of Mr. Krumbine for helping me out.

Zoe, Kevin and Sarah, you three are in charge and need to help Mr. Krumbine.

I need everyones soze for their leadership shirt. Come see me during nutrition please!

Committee Sign Ups #2

It is time to sign up for your second committee.  I suggest you read below before making your choice.

RULES FOR PICKING A COMMITTEE
1. You may not be in the same committee again.
2  You may not be in the same committee as someone who was in your last committee.
3. The yellow spots are for the 7th graders, white spots for the 8th graders.

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

SPIRIT:  Same
DANCE:  Plan Winter Dance and V-day Dance
STUDENT STORE:  Inventory in January and a sale
COMMUNITY SERVICE:  Great American Smoke-Out, Canned Food Drive, Penny War
STAFF & STUDENT:  Same
FUNDRAISING:  Same
PUBLICITY:  Nov/Dec Display, Jan/Feb Display plus Posters
BIG EVENT:  Jog-a-thon

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Help for Parent Conferences

Tomorrow I need students to help at parent conferences.  There are two shifts, 1-4 and 5:30-7:30.  I need three students each shift.  Please let me know if you can help tomorrow.

Thanks

Newport Beach Community Service

I need to know who can go and who can take people.  If you can take people, how many?
Not sure on the times yet.  Hopefully I will have them on Monday.

ASB CASL Conference

To my ASB members:

Please discuss the CASL Leadership conference with your parents.  I need to know who may or may not be able to go.

If you need information go the the CASL site and click on CASL Conferences.

You can tell your parents, payment would not be due until January 15, 2012.  We will try to do some fundraising if you want.

Thanks

Bottis

A Leader to Talk About

You need to pick a leader in history who exhibits the leadership qualities you value(Stickie Notes).  Your leader must be dead.  (You may not pick Steve Jobs.)  It is important that you choose a leader who demonstrates qualities you think make a strong leader.  Your presentation will need to reflect your valued leadership traits and how the leader you choose demonstrates them.
I will give you more details about your presentation on Wednesday.  Don't worry about that....just choose your leader wisely.
Leaders can not be duplicated.  First post gets it.  :-)

ASB Only

We need to think out our designs for our ASB shirts.  Please bring ideas to the ASB meeting next Tuesday.

kustomimprints.com
izadesigns.com

If you can be at school tomorrow at 7am please text me?

"But I don't understand."

Today during our spirit day activity there was a boy who wanted to play our game.  He eagerly raised his hand hoping to be pick...but he wasn't.  Why?  Because he didn't have a team of four.  He came up to talk to me about wanting to participate, and I responded "I was looking for a team of 4."  He said he didn't understand.  I told him AGAIN he needed to have a team of four in order to play.  His voice cracked with a bit of sadness, as he told me no one wanted to be on his team.  And I said we needed teams of four.  And he said to me again, "But I don't understand."

Please forgive my lack of sympathy as this conversation was taking place.  I didn't feel well.  But after he left I began to think...  what about those kids who want to play but don't have a group to join.  How can we change how we pick the students who get to participate in our activities?  We want to mix the social cliques up.

My Idea:  Buy gold and blue beads.  Hide them under the benches and ask students to find them.  Those who find the beads get to participate.  Now.... this would only work once in a while.  We couldn't do it every week.  I am afraid kids will get hurt searching for the beads.  There are details that need to be worked out but its an idea.

Your post this week needs to answer the question above:  How can we change how we pick the students who participate in our activities?  It should not be a one sentence answer.  Think about it thoroughly.  Remember... its just an idea.

Posts are due by Friday, 9/23 at midnight.

No Blog, but...

There is no blog for this week but you will have a homework assignment.

ASB Interviews

ASB interviews are tomorrow.  I forgot to ask who was interested in staying.  I need 4 current ASB members to help out.  Let me know if you are interested.  I will not be in class tomorrow, but I will be on campus.  Text me.

Overwhelmed Already

I don't know about you guys, but I am feeling a little overwhelmed.  I have so much information to give you, skills I want to teach you, we have activities to start planning and its only the third week of school.

 There is nothing wrong with feeling overwhelmed.  What is important is that you acknowledge the feeling and then ask for help.  That is what is great about working with a team.

So, this next week coming up I need help getting a few things organized.  Please let me know if you can help.

How are YOU feeling?  Excited, Overwhelmed, Confused, Lost, Empowered, Ambitious.  It is perfectly normal to have any of these feelings.  Its the beginning of the school year, it may be a new school for some, and you are enrolled in a high demanding class.  

What is making you feel this way?  Do you need help or can you offer some support?

Please post by Thursday at midnight.  Then after Thursday come back and read everyone's comments.  See if there is anything you can do to help your classmates.  Please post how you would like to help.  Post should be made by Sunday at midnight.

Committee Sign Ups

Before you click on the link below please read the rules.

1.  You may not change any of the boxes.
2.  You can only put your name in the white boxes.
3.  You may not put your name in until it is your turn.  If your turn expires then you can sign up at 9:55 when it is open to everyone.

7th Graders get first pick.  Only 7th graders can sign up between now and 9:40.  No more than two seventh graders in a committee.

8th Graders new to leadership pick 2nd.  You pick from 9:45-9:50.

8th Grade students in leadership last year pick last.  You pick from 9:50-9:55.

It is open for everyone at 9:55.

If you go at the wrong time I will delete your name.  ME....no one else.


CLICK HERE

Attention

Before I put up the committee sign up sheet I want to remind you all that on the first day of school I told you that I am not able to get on my computer until after 9pm.  I have to boys who need my attention and they deserve all of it until they go to bed.  :-)

So.... Give me a few minutes and I will post the committee sign ups.

There will be some rules and I will be watching!

Welcome Leadership Class 2011-2012

Hey there and welcome to Leadership Outloud! I am very excited to start the school year with such a wonderful group of students. This blog will be used like a group journal. We will express our opinions, share our brilliant ideas, and post useful information. 
I will make a post every week on Sunday or Monday evening. Your response must be submitted by Friday at midnight. To post a comment you must have a google account. It is free and easy to do. 


Before Monday:


Create a google account
Follow the blog
Comment to this post:  Why do you want to be in Leadership?

7th Grade ASB Elections Script

Hey Guys. The script is posted below and here if you want to print it out. I will have the flyers in my room in the morning.

Also you can see your homeroom assignments if you click on the link.

Questions...come see me in the morning.  Thanks.

Script for ASB Elections

A: Good Morning! I am _(NAME)_ and I am the _(POSITION)_. This is _(NAME)_ and she/he is the _(POSITION)_. How is your first week of school going? (Pause)

B: We are here today to let you know that there will be an information meeting on Monday for 7th graders interested in being in ASB. ASB is like student council. The meeting will be afterschool in room 2 from 2:40-3:00.

A: If you are interested in representing the Alvarado 7th graders and would like to help plan fun activities come find out what ASB is all about.
Just incase you forgot… the meeting is on Monday, in room 2, at 2:40.

B: Hope we see you there!
(Hand out flyers.)

ASB Update

Just wanted to give you an update about Friday and Monday.

We are NOT going to the mall or Chuckee Cheese. Instead you all would rather work with me. I think you are crazy. You can come to school from 10-2 on Friday.

EVERYONE needs to be at school at 7AM on Monday. You will need to decorate the school.

Text me if you have any questions.

No Meeting Tomorrow!

Hey ASB! We will not be able to meet tomorrow. THe school is under major construction and the water is not working. There is huge pile of dirt in front of my classroom door, so I need to figure out how we are going to get our work done.

So the plan is....

Wed & Thur at Alvarado form 9-2. Friday at the mall will be postponed until August 19th. If you are available to help this Friday that would be great. You can also invite non-ASB people to help. Please check with me first though.

Please post a comment here, or on Facebook, or text me to let me know you got this message.

Please contact Maggie & Crystal. Anyone else?

Thanks

Mrs. Lucero

2011-2012 ASB

Hope everyone is having a relaxing summer vacation. As promised I have scheduled our working and team-bonding week. It is expected that everyone attend all days. If you have a schedule conflict let me know immediately.

August 9th-12th: Work Week/Team Bonding

Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-2pm meet at school in room 2 or Student Store.
I will provide lunch for everyone.

Friday, 11am-2pm meet at the Puente Hills mall in front of the AMC theaters.
Bring money for lunch.

August 15th and 16th: Pre-Registration
Monday, 1pm-8pm
Tuesday, 2pm-8pm
Dinner will be provided

August 19th: Team Bonding
Meet at Chuck E Cheese in Diamond Bar at 1pm. Bring money for food and games.
This is an optional activity, although it is better if everyone can make it.

August 22nd: First Day of School
Be at school at 7am to decorate.


I had also asked for everyone to text me so I had your phone number. I only have Kassie, Kevin and Zoe’s numbers.

Please invite Alexis, Vivian and Esther Lee.

Enjoy the rest of your summer. See you in August.

Mrs. Lucero

College Presentations

Wednesday: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Long Beach, Julliard, FIDM, Cal Tech
Thursday: UC Berkley, UCSD, UCLA, UC Irvine
Friday: Pratt, USC, Stanford, Harvard, Yale

Please review the grading rubric for you presentations. DO NOT READ FROM THE BOARD!
Each presentation should be 5-7 minutes long. PRACTICE.

A quote from Rhett Laubach

Do you keep your Facebook clean because you don't know who can see it? Or do you keep your life clean so you don't have to worry about it?

BINGO Night/Safe Communities Week

Here is a list of the people who signed up to help at BINGO night or Safe Communities Week.

BINGO NIGHT
You need to show up at 6PM. You will get 10 hours for working from 6-8:30

Music: Sally & Rosanne
Snacks: Clara & Alice
Raffle: Zoe, Jordan, Alonna
Babysitting: Erin, Rina, Cameron, Sharon
BINGO Cards: Brandon & Samuel

Balloons/Decorations: Heewon, Clara, Alice, Sarah (Arrive at 5PM to begin balloons)

Others who would like to help: Keven, Alexis, Kassie, Kelly, Janis, Jeeo, Sarah, Maggie, Kevin & Michael

If you can't help you need to get someone to take your place and email me before FRIDAY.

ANY STUDENT WHO BRINGS A PARENT TO PLAY WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA 10 HOURS!!!!

SAFE COMMUNITIES FESTIVAL
March 26th 9-2:30

I need to know what times you can all make it.

Kevin, Maggie, Rosanne, Jeeo, Alonna, Dominique, Michael, Erin, Zoe, Rina, Brandon & Alexis.

Leadership To Do List

Jog-a-thon-Finish before Spring Break!
Pick a date to do the raffle
Finalize numbers
Plan party for winning PE class

Publicity
Make posters for BINGO night-3/14
Make new Flags 4/15

Community Service
Request posters/flyers for safe communities week.
Create informational brochure for Festival
Plan activities for the week/pledges

Timeline for Penny war
Plan dates for penny war
Collect bottles/containers

Staff & Student
Ideas for Day of Teacher
Timeline for Day of Teacher

Student Store
Order PAST DUE
Finalize Polo Shirt Inventory 4/1
Have a Sale
Final Inventory 5/20

BBQ/Talent Show
Timeline for BBQ
Order for BBQ 3/30

Fundraising
Plan a fundraiser for April

Spirit
Plan out rest of spirit days
Order 3/30

Committees Are Ready

Remember to make smart choices for our team!

Dance committee should be 7th graders ONLY since they will be responsible for the 8th grade dance with the guidance of Sally and Jordan.

Community Service will be responsible for Safe Communities Week and the Penny War.

Big Event will be responsible for the BBQ and Talent Show. The talent show will require a lot of time after school.

Staff and Student will be planning something for Day of the Teacher.

Spirit Committee has to plan Spirit Week.

Click Here

Committee Sign Ups

NOT READY YET

Bullying Websites

Check out at least three sites. On the back of your log write two things you liked about the site.

BULLYING WEBSITES:
www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/

www.how-to-stop-bullying.com

www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/stopbullying

www.stompoutbullying.org

www.endbullying.com

www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org

www.stopcyberbullying.org

www.survivingbullies.org

www.bullying.org

www.kidshealth.org/parents/emotions/behavior/bullies.html#

College

Please write enter at least one question you have about college. We will address these questions during class tomorrow.