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Suggested keywords Search x Search Subscribe to blog Unsubscribe from blog Sign In Sign in to your account Username Password Keep me logged in Sign In Forgot username? Forgot password? Tag, You’re It… Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Marc Hostetter MVJH News Principal’s Perspective No more pencils, no more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks. For those of you who are familiar with 1970’s Rock and Roll, you’ll recognize those lyrics. School is almost out for Summer. For students, the final days of school are often a whirlwind of emotions. There’s a sense of accomplishment in completing another chapter of their educational journey, yet there’s also a twinge of sadness as they bid farewell to friends, teachers, and familiar routines. The classroom, once a sanctuary of learning and laughter, now stands as a silent witness to the memories created over the past year. For teachers, the end of the school year brings a mix of exhaustion and fulfillment. They’ve poured their hearts and souls into shaping young minds, guiding students through challenges, and inspiring them to reach for the stars. There’s pride in seeing how much their students have grown in the last 10 months, but there’s also a sense of melancholy in saying goodbye to a class they’ve grown to love. For Parents and Guardians; tag, you’re it. Junior High aged students need you more now than ever before. Encourage your student to get involved in all that the school and community has to offer over the summer. Encourage them to pick up a book and read about something they are passionate about. Encourage them to get outside and play. My personal belief is that students this age need to play without using technology. Set aside some time for you and your student to do something, anything together. As a father of two boys who are 16 and 20, time goes by quickly, so don’t take this summer break for granted. Whether we’re students bidding adieu to familiar faces, teachers imparting their final lessons, or parents guiding the next steps, let’s seize the summer ahead as a time for growth, connection, and making memories. Marc Hostetter Principal, MVJHS 0 446 Hits 0 Comments Tags: #WeAreMV Tweet You gotta hit the Grit before you hit the Griddy... Thursday, 22 February 2024 Marc Hostetter MVJH News Principal’s Perspective In our contemporary society, the emphasis on talent and IQ in hiring decisions, discussions about athletes, and praise for successful business people is undeniable. It’s easy to write off other people’s success because they were born with talent or a high IQ in their field. But does possessing talent and a high IQ truly guarantee success? I contend that there’s a crucial factor—Grit—that plays a significantly more vital role in determining success. Grit is the quality that enables individuals to overcome obstacles, persevere through failures, and ultimately dictates the level of success one achieves. The challenge we face, especially concerning our youth, is understanding how to cultivate grit. I am not the first to assert that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work. Recently, Angela Duckworth explored this concept in her book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." Her research on some of the most successful people in America revealed that effort is twice as important as anything else when it comes to reaching goals or achieving success. Duckworth proposes that when you combine your talents with effort, you develop skills. Taking those skills and multiplying them with more effort leads to achievement. While your talent can influence how quickly you see results, it’s the combination of talent and effort that determines the level of your skill set. That skill set combined with passion and perseverance to achieve a long term goal is Grit. Now, the question becomes: how do we instill grit in our youth? My solution, because it’s important to offer solutions alongside identifying problems, is to encourage involvement. Find something your child is interested in and support that interest. The options in our area are endless. Whether one loves the outdoors, arts, academics or athletics, there are numerous opportunities to explore and develop passion. The MSD of MV offers various opportunities for our youth to discover what they are passionate about. By finding something a student is interested in, practicing with purpose, and embracing a Growth Mindset, they can develop Grit—a necessary block that lies in the middle of our Pyramid of Excellence. While Grit does not guarantee success; without Grit, it is almost guaranteed you will not sustain any long term success. 0 758 Hits 0 Comments Tags: #WeAreMV Tweet Igniting Success: The Power of Enthusiasm Monday, 11 December 2023 Marc Hostetter MVJH News Principal’s Perspective "Nothing great is ever accomplished without enthusiasm," claimed Ralph Waldo Emerson, and he couldn’t have been more right. In previous Principal Perspectives, we delved into industriousness and the growth mindset, two crucial elements for success. Yet, there’s a vital catalyst that propels our efforts into the realm of the extraordinary: enthusiasm. Let’s face it, we don’t wake up each day in a fairy tale world, singing praises about work or school. Challenges, stress, and deadlines are part of our daily landscape. But amidst this reality, cultivating enthusiasm becomes our secret weapon. Enthusiasm infuses hard work with an inspired power, essential for individual success. Imagine this: your attitude can be as contagious as the common cold. Greeting peers or colleagues with positivity becomes a daily habit that sets the tone for you and everyone around you. Instead of viewing challenges as insurmountable problems, approach them as opportunities waiting to be conquered. Even a simple adjustment in...