January 2017: Connect - Parent Partner Survey

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS SURVEY 
An essential part of our vision at Thomas Nelson is parent and community partnership. Every year we issue the Partnering with Parents Survey to provide important feedback from our parents. 

Click Here - Partnering with Parents Survey to share your voice. 

The purpose of this survey is: 

1. To learn from you and determine how we can continue to grow as a school community in supporting parents. 
2. Share the results in the February Edition of The General. 
3. Allow TNHS staff LEADERs and General Hand Parent LEADERs to learn from the data and establish goals for the year ahead. 

Please take 3 to 4 minutes to complete this survey. 

Our First Annual House Pictures

 THE GENERAL HAND NEEDS YOU

Contact wes.bradley@nelson.kyschools.us to learn more about how to become a house parent.  

1.12.17 General Hand

Whole House Gathering (15 Minutes) 
1. Who/what can we celebrate?
2. E-Cards
3. The Power of the Hedgehog
4. Together we are Brilliant - Strengths Based Leadership
Individual House Breakout (40 Minutes)
5. What roles do my strengths best fit? What excites me the most?
6. What are our next action steps? 
7. Gratitude Circle in Houses (5 min.)

2016 Gratitude - Happy Holidays!

 2016 - WE ARE GRATEFUL

                                       

We have enjoyed a remarkable 2016 with students and parents across our TNHS Community! We want to celebrate some of the most memorable growth from the past year!

1. The Original Generals 
Our first ever four year graduating class! A truly remarkable group of young men and women that will continue to make the world a better place. 

2. Ranking 7th (top 2%) in the State Academically
While we know the work we do at TNHS goes well beyond test scores, it is important to know that are our Generals continue to grow academically each year. Our student's performance continues to show that our student's believe in the power of hard work and focus on their future story success. 

3. Four Year House Structure 

Perhaps more important than anything we have achieved at TNHS, we made powerful transition to our four year house structure this year. This revised structure allows students, teachers, and parents to CONNECT, CARE, and CREATE in a more focused community structure over four years. Our student's and teacher's response has been a powerful reminder of why meaningful growth often requires meaningful change. 

A TNHS HOUSE COMMUNITY GRATITUDE CIRCLE

4. Parent Gift Cards 

Our first annual parent gift card collection provides an essential opportunity to CONNECT with and celebrate parents over the coming year. This initial gift card collection serves as an important reminder that everyone has a unique gift to offer our community. We need you!

THOMAS NELSON HOUSE PARENTS SORTING GIFT CARD DATA = YES

12.7.16 General Hand House Parent Meeting

Whole House Opening
1. A Story of Gratitude (5 min.)
2. E-Card Protocol 
   - E-Cards 
3. Overview of Gifts and House Parent Roles for January
Individual House Breakout
4. Gift Card - Inventory of Gifts (30 min.) 
   - Grade Level Data Entry 
5. Gratitude Circle in Houses (5 min.)

November 2016: Giving Thanks

2ND ANNUAL FEAST OF THANKS

We are excited to celebrate our 2nd annual Feast of Thanks  tomorrow the 22nd of November! For the first time in our short history, our House Communities will come together for shared readings, a House gratitude circle, and a shared Thanksgiving luncheon.  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!

Watch this short video for inspiration for further gratitude. It's worth 5 minutes of your life. :) 

House Parent Kick-Off

Forty-two parents attended our first ever House Parent Kick-Off beginning a journey that will extend far into our school's future. We are thrilled to continue this essential, legacy building work on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 PM in the media center. Parent House Cup points are on the line! 

October 2016: Values and Community Growth

OUR SUCCESS =  VALUE DRIVEN

In the past month our school community was recognized as one of the top 10 high schools (7th Overall) in the state of Kentucky based on the K-Prep accountability model. This model represents academic achievement, graduation rate, and college and career readiness. While the accountability system aligns to our Mission of college, career, and citizenship readiness we recognize that our success comes primarily from our ability to live our LEADER Values each day. The stronger our commitment to these values, the more successful we are in CARING for each other and the long-term growth of our school. 

HOUSE PARENT KICK-OFF

We have received over 500 Gift Cards from parents and continue to build towards our House Parent vision with our first ever Kick-Off Dinner. If you are interested in learning more please email wes.bradley@nelson.kyschools.us for more details.

DEAN'S LIST BREAKFAST

Here are the dates for your House!

Lafayette House = November 2nd from 8:35 to 9:20 AM

Washington House = November 2nd from 9:30 to 10:10 AM

Hamilton House = November 3rd from 8:35 to 9:20 AM

Lincoln House = November 3rd from 9:30 to 10:10 AM

September 2016 - Parent Gift Card Collection

PARENT GIFT CARDS GO OUT THIS WEEK!

The 2015-2016 General Hand Team Writing Parent E-Cards

As we continue to grow as a community, becoming aware of and utilizing parent gifts will be instrumental for our student's success! 

The TNHS Parent Gift card came out of conversation with our parent General Hand team last year. We recognized that in order for our houses to grow, parent LEADERship was essential. 

Here are a few frequently asked questions and responses. 

What is a gift? 
A strength, talent, experience, profession that you as a parent want to share with our community. 


Why gift cards? 
The gift cards will be utilized by house parents to begin organizing important parent information. This information will be used to CONNECT parent gifts with opportunities at TNHS.

To learn more watch this video from Mrs. Vincent and Mr. Mudd. Yes. 

Interested in giving even more to our Generals? 
Consider becoming a House Parent and marking the box on the gift card. A House LEADER will follow-up with you in the coming weeks. :)