GELS: Weekly Update

Monday: Inspirational Figure of the Week: Randy Pausch.  Research the inspirational figure of the week and write down one interesting fact.  Then, read the quote and explain how it relates to a growth mindset.  Explain the deeper meaning of the quote. “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.”

Have you seen Randy Pausch’s last lecture?  If not, you must!  Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyuZWDX55mI

Tuesday: Mindset Vocab. Nurture.  Define and provide a real-world example.

Wednesday: Critical Thinking. Describe the next five years of your life in one sentence 

Thursday: Creative Mindset. What impact will you leave on the world? How will you change it for the better? Provide real-world examples.

Friday: How would you change this person’s mindset: “I will stick to doing things that I am currently good at in order to maintain my confidence?”

14 School Days until the GELS Symposium–Process over Product–UN Global Goals ChangeMAKERS.   I cannot wait to see what the scholars produce.  Remember–May 16th–Scholar drop off @ 5:30 door 2 (no parents or guests)  Guests and parents will enter through door 1 @ 6:00 for the event.  Scholars should wear business casual.

The best is yet to come,

Mrs. K

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