SAVVY SCHOLARS PROGRAM Daily Messages for Student Practices by Monica Laughlin Mancuso, Ph. D.

Purpose To build stronger students To promote a rich learning environment

Program Steps School outlines topics Faculty and parents receive program overview Revisions made based on suggestions Principal shares daily messages

Program Components Six focus areas Weekly focus development Daily student messages Teachable moments reinforce messages Messages become practices

Six Focus Areas Student Messages Daily

Focus One – Safety School Playground Hallways and Cafeteria WEEK One School Two Playground Three Hallways and Cafeteria Four To and from School Five School Bus Six Home

Focus Two- Respect WEEK One Yourself Two Other Students Three Teachers Four Parents or Guardians Five Adults Six Animals

Focus Three – Interactions WEEK One Participate in Classroom Discussions Two Listen to Classmates Three Use Game Rules and Follow Practices Four Handle Recess Problems and End Recess Five Understand How Fights Begin Six Back Down From a Fight

Focus Four – Resolutions WEEK One Become the Best Student Possible Two Organize to Learn Three Work to Master Content Four Use Free Time Wisely Five Participate in Clubs and Sports Six Focus on Your Studies

Focus Five – Strategies WEEK One Set Goals Two Learn Who Can Help You Three Report to Class Ready to Learn Four Show Courtesy Every Day Five See Yourself in a Career Six Take Charge of Your Learning

Focus Six –Service WEEK One As a Family Member Two To Your Class Three To Your School Four To Other Students Five To Your Community Six As a Young Citizen

Expected Outcome Students become savvy and receive (a): Vision of education services, Strategies for improving learning, Focus and support for improving the academic climate, and Practice in skills for community and careers.

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