The Power of Positive...

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This week is a reboot of an old post that I enjoyed writing and think about often. As you may know, Rome schools participate in a program called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) which aims to provide positive reinforcement to students who are doing things right, versus focusing on negative behaviors. Whenever our teachers are talking about behavior or concerns that they see, it continues to be amazing to see the number of individuals (adults and students) that bring about real-world issues for our schools and sought ways to make things better. As much as teenagers want independence and the ability to do as they please, it is obvious through talking with them that they also crave structure, expectations, and a positive climate. Most defiance comes when teenagers (and all children really) feel disrespected. Ironically, isn't that the case for all people? Our students have no problem being accountable, and most accept accountability, but they need positive reinforcement as well. Being positive is a mindset and a habit. And oftentimes, more challenging than being negative. Research claims that people who witness others perform good deeds experience an emotion called 'elevation' and this motivates them to perform their own good deeds. The concept of pay it forward. If you think about it, how often do people randomly say thank you every day? Or how often do you see someone pick up a piece of trash in the hallway because it's the right thing to do to help others? Other little things like saying "Good Morning" or "Have a great day" to random people throughout the day can go a long way. Our students simply want to know that they are cared about as people and not just figures or robots that move throughout our halls. Being positive and helping others does not take much effort. It takes us as individuals putting aside our agenda for a mere second to brighten someone else's day. And being positive is infectious, it rubs off on others throughout an organization. The ability to remain positive and spread happiness is what successful organizations have mastered. perhaps the best part about it, it's free!! The check is blank, how much are you willing to contribute?   

Redistricting Presentation

On Wednesday, March 30 the Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee for Redistricting will be hearing the final recommendations from the district consultants on redistricting. The meeting will be held at RFA in the library beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will be available on the district's YouTube channel for viewing as well. Following the presentation, all information will be available on the district website as well.

2022-2023 School Calendar

The 2022-2023 school calendar was approved last week by the Board of Education. To see the calendar for next year, please visit our website at: https://p12cdn4static.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_695381/Image/2022-23%20School%20Calendar.pdf.

Youth Sports Registrations

It's that time of year, youth sports registrations. Currently, the district's PeachJar site has informational fliers for youth baseball and pop warner football and cheerleading available for families. If you are interested in having your child participate in any of these activities, please visit our PeachJar at: https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/districts/32521/.



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