Author: Stella Kilpatrick

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 Read More…

Inspirational Figure of the Week:  Patrick Henry Hughes Monday: 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 this quote. “I see blindness more as an ability and sight more as a disability because Read More…

Hi Scholars and Families! I hope everyone had a relaxing and wonderful break!  I know I did.  Happy to be back! This weeks Growth Mindset Bellringer Journal: Monday: Research the inspirational figure for the week (Walt Disney) and write down one interesting fact.  Then, read the quote and explain how it relates to growth mindset.  Define Read More…

O my goodness ya’ll! Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/user/hakopdetak/featured We will be watching and discussing when we return!  Maybe we should download the plans and make this in the GELS Lab? Happy Spring Break! Mrs. K

Hi Families and Scholars! We had a fabulous week in the GELS Lab!!! We had our in-school field trip on biomimicry (check out @Hey_MrsK on Twitter for photos–we even had a HAWK in the lab!) Also, we spent our time preparing for our Project Gallery Walk for our first feedback session.  If you are interested in Read More…

Hi Families and Scholars, Tonight, I would like for you to take 2 minutes and watch this video. Excited for our in-school field trip tomorrow! Have a wonderful Wednesday! Mrs. K

Hi Families! How many times have you SAVED your child when they encountered a problem? (for instance, brought their forgotten homework to school or resolved their argument with someone) This happens all the time. We can be very protective of our kids and quite frankly, we don’t want them to have problems. But they will. Now and Read More…

Hi Families! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!  Great to see so many of you out at the movies for A Wrinkle In Time–Who was inspired to read (re-read) the next book in the series?  I know I am! Growth Mindset Bell Ringer Journal: Monday: Inspirational Figure of the Week: Malala Yousafzai: Interesting fact Read More…

Hi Families and Scholars! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! This weeks Inspirational Figure of the Week is Vera Rubin (perfect start to Women’s History Month) Bell Ringer Growth Mindset Journal entry: Monday: Inspirational Figure: Vera Rubin: Research the inspirational figure for the week and write down one interesting fact.  Then, read the quote Read More…