November 2015: Feast of Thanks

GIVING THANKS

An essential part of our work at TNHS is honoring the gifts within our community. As we move into the Thanksgiving holidays we that ask that you consider a student or staff member at TNHS as a way to celebrate!

Click Here to Give Gratitude!

FEAST OF THANKS

We are excited to invite our community into our school on Monday, November 23rd for our first annual Feast of Thanks. We have community members from across the county joining our students at their House Tables to give thanks. Click on the video above for further insight. 

For questions or further insight about the event email Mr. Webster at mark.webster@nelson.kyschools.us 

Parent Educator Team: We Need You!

As the Thomas Nelson General Hand Parent team continues to develop the vision for "Partnership" we are seeking 4 parent volunteers to join the Parent Educator Team. This team will be working together to make amazing happen over the next five months! We will begin by sharing notes and ideas from this book.  

Please email Mr. Bradley at wes.bradley@nelson.kyschools.us to learn more.  We already have one parent signed up! 

11.10.15 Gifts & The Feast of Thanks

"When we choose to make visible the gifts of those around us, we discover several things. First, working together we begin to take creative responsibility for our families and our lives... Second, as we share gifts, all kinds of new connections and relationships are created." 
                    The Abundant Community 

11.10.15 Meeting

1. Parent Partnership E-Cards (All Parents)
2. Read Aloud Norms (Wes)
3. Gift Card Revisions (Wes - Groups of 3)
4. Goal Setting Revisited (Wes)
5. Feast of Thanks (Mark) 
1. Annual Tradition of Association and Hospitality.
2. How can the General Hand be involved in short-term?
6. House Parent Roles (Small Groups)
1. Immediate Needs
2. Long-Term Needs
7. Gratitude Circles (Small Groups)
1. What gifts did we share today?

November 2nd Visit - Peter Block

10.13.15 General Hand Meeting - Purpose, Goals, Gifts (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM)

1. Partnering with Parent Cards (10 min.) Everyone
    Peter Block Visit to Cincy anyone?

2. Review Being Awesome Commitments (2 min.) Mr. Bradley

3. What is our purpose? Why does the General Hand Exist (20 min.) 
4. Our Goals: What % of parents do we want to honor? (10 min.)

5. The Parent Gift Sheet & Confidentiality Training (10 min)  

6. Gratitude Circle (5 min.)

The General: September 2015 Issue

STUDENT LEADERship = Yes!

As our school community has grown over the past three years, so has the notion of student LEADERship. This year, we have no fewer than 75 students serving in active leadership roles within their schedules beyond the traditional classroom each day. This brief video highlights leadership roles across the 

school.

 

Celebrating TELL Kentucky Winners Circle Award: Excellence in Culture, Achievement, and Safety

We are excited to celebrate with our team of classroom LEADERs are nomination as one of the top schools in the state for Culture, Achievement, and School Safety. To find out more about the TELL Kentucky Winners Circle click here. Check out our remarkable House LEADERs below. 

(From Left to Right) Mrs. Nokes, Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Cornish, Mr. Mudd

The General Hand - House Parent Meeting 9.8.15

1. Welcome Bingo (10 min.) Everyone

2. Being Awesome Commitments (10 min.) Mr. Bradley & Amy Durbin 

3. Historical Context for General Hand (5 min.) Amy Durbin
    A. Where did the General Hand begin?
    B. What can we celebrate? 
    C. What role did the General Hand play? 
4. Why are we here today? (10 min.) 

5. The Parent Gift Sheet & Confidentiality (10 min) 

6. Where do we start? Strategic Action Planning  (10 min.)

7. Gratitude Circle (5 min.)