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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Something to think about...

A few people have mentioned ideas and suggestions for reaching the "unreachables". Yesterday, our school implemented a new program that I thought I would share with you. A couple of weeks ago, I got a note in my mailbox to make a list of the three students who irritated me the most along with three students I saw as loners. Our counselor took the names and typed them up, cut them into pieces and threw them into a jar. Then, she had each teacher pick a name. The purpose of this program (called CAB "Caring Adult in the Building") is to encourage these students who are "lacking love" so to speak, every time we see them. We hope that by doing this, we can reach these "unreachable" students and make a difference!

4 comments:

Connie said...: Julie, this sounds like a wonderful plan! I'll be interested to see if this works for those unreachable students. Yes, sometimes just getting a little extra attention is just what these students need. They might be resistant at first but I bet they will like the attention. I imagine they will have to feel they can trust the adults first, and once that has been accomplished maybe there will be good results.
Connie; September 18, 2007 at 4:57:00 PM EDT
Jessie H said...: I agree with Connie. I think it's a great idea. It certainly can't hurt, and it might make a real difference to these "unreachable" students. We never really know what our students' lives are like outside of the school environment. They need all the poker chips anyone can give them.; September 18, 2007 at 10:37:00 PM EDT
jjumack said...: This does seem like a good idea. I am sure they will like and need the attention. Let me know how it turns out and if the students are receptive.; September 21, 2007 at 1:36:00 PM EDT
Esther said...: This sounds like a great intervention. Like the comments stated, sometimes these kids just need a trusting adult in their lives. It will take time, But it will be very interesting to see what the outcome will be.; September 21, 2007 at 8:44:00 PM EDT