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Ron Monson
Principal ~ Henry Sibley High School
April 2015
PARENT POWER
DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET IN YOUR CHILD
Carol Dweck is a Psychology professor at Stanford University, and one of the worlds leading
researchers on the subject of motivation. Her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,
highlights her view that people differ in their implicit view of where ability comes from. She
divides people into two groups. Dweck describes the first group as feeling they were born with
a certain level of intelligence and that it cannot be altered. She refers to this attitude as a fixed
mindset. The other group, she points out, has a growth mindset. That is, they view ability as
something that can be improved with hard work, determination, and struggle. They see the
brain as a muscle that gets stronger the more it gets used.
In her book and her speeches, Dweck encourages parents and teachers to foster a growth
mindset in our young people. Fixed mindset people tend to fear failure, resist showing effort,
and take few academic risks because they see being smart as something you either are or
arent. They believe intelligence is unchangeable and therefore hard work is a waste of time.
Conversely, people with a growth mindset welcome challenges, embrace hard work, and have
no fear of looking dumb because they see these things as avenues to learning and improving.
Dweck claims that if we want our children to be more motivated, work harder, and improve their
academic skills we need to change their mindset. These are some strategies she encourages
parents to employ:
Pay attention to what you praise Praising your childs intelligence or talent sends a fixed
mindset message. Instead, focus your praise on the process used, the strategies employed, the
effort shown, or the positive choices made. Turn Im proud of you for getting an A into Im
proud of you for choosing to work so hard.
Resist labeling your child Even positive labels like smart, talented, and gifted imply that
abilities are fixed. Instead, use your words to send messages that suggest no matter what their
current abilities are, you are interested in their ongoing development as a student and as a
person.
Make progress the goal Dweck is convinced all people are born with a love of learning.
However, when we develop a fixed mindset this love is replaced with a fear of failure and an
unwillingness to take risks because we may appear stupid in front of others. By focusing on
growth and improvement this love of learning can continue to thrive. Constant improvement
should be the goal in any endeavor.
Model a growth mindset for your child A fixed mindset person attempts to hide mistakes,
conceal deficiencies, and is fearful of asking questions or trying new things. Is this what you
do? If so, try a different approach. Let your child see you confront new challenges and take on
difficult tasks where struggle is inevitable and persistence is required. They will follow your
lead!
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ATTENDANCE GUILDLINES
VACATION SLIPS
If a student is going to miss school due to a vacation during the school calendar they will need
to complete a Vacation Form. The form is available in the main office.
Students have teachers and parents complete the form and return it to the main office before
the trip.
DOCTOR / DENTAL / ORTHO APPOINTMENTS:
Please to try to make appointments before or after school hours when possible. If a student is
coming in late or leaving during the day send a note with them for the front office to process. If a
student is leaving school during the day we need the note to the office by 8:30am.
ABSENT FROM SCHOOL:
Call the Absent Line 651-403-7107 by 11am to report a student missing school.
Please spell the students name and report the reason.
LAST MINUTE CALLS or PICK UPS:
If you call or come to pick up a student without prior notice you may have to wait until the end of
the period. It is very important to not interrupt the classroom environment.
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Gymnastics: The Henry Sibley gymnastics team continued to show improvement throughout
the 2014-15 season, posting a five-year high score of 127.25 during the Section 3AA meet.
Though the team did not qualify for the state meet, Sophie Redding (9) did, placing second in
the vault in sections. Sophie was also named all-conference along with Sami Bruce (10).
Redding, the Henry Sibley gymnastic teams MVP this season, was the individual Metro East
Conference champion in the All-Around competition, as well as the vault and uneven
bars. Seventh grader Anna Beniek was named most improved for the Warriors.
Head Coach: Jennifer Hogan
Boys Hockey: Senior captains Ty Tostrud and Colin Gallagher led the Henry Sibley boys
hockey team to a 9-18 overall record in 2014-15. Gallagher picked up an All-Metro East
Conference award in the process, while Tostrud was an honorable mention as well as the
Warriors MVP. Adam Tschida (11) and Johnny Gesier (11) also received all-conference
honorable mentions. Nick Ayotte (12) was named the teams Most Improved Player.
Head Coach: Corey Hessler
Girls Hockey: Demi Cooper (12), Lily Wetzel-Edstrom (12) and Ashley Linarte (11) served as
captains for this years edition of the Henry Sibley girls hockey team, which finished the season
with a 4-20-1 overall record. Cooper was also named to the All-Metro East Conference team, as
well as the MVP for Henry Sibley. Ashley Halpin (11) received an all-conference honorable
mention, while ninth grader Abbie Wetzel-Edstrom was the Most Improved Player for the
Warriors in 2014-15.
Head Coach: Mark Lambert
Nordic Skiing: Mild temperatures couldnt slow down the Nordic Warriors during the 2014-15
season, as the girls team won its first conference championship since 2005. Sophomores
Jamie Herridge, Maddie McDermott and Elizabeth Whitcomb were named to the All-Metro East
Conference team after finishing in third, fourth and sixth, respectively, at the conference
championships. Greta Prokosch (10), Bella Nelson (9), Emma Boehm (10) and Sydney Roston
(12) each received all-conference honorable mentions. Herridge later qualified for the state
meet at Giants Ridge and was named the teams MVP. Boehm, meanwhile, was named most
improved. Seniors Michelle Friedmann and Georgia Meyer served as team captains for the
Nordic Warriors this year.
The boys also had a strong season, finishing in third place in the Metro East Conference. Senior
captains Chris Prokosch and Adam Whitcomb were named all-conference along with Eric
Burrell (12). Prokosch placed second at the conference championships and was later named
team MVP. Eighth-grader Ben Church was chosen as the most improved for the Nordic
Warriors.
Head Coach: Erik Friberg
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Boys Swimming and Diving: A young Henry Sibley boys swimming and diving team gained
valuable experience during the 2014-15 season, finishing with a 1-6 record. Senior captains
David Maslow and Matt Kinney led the way, earning all-conference honorable mention awards.
Maslow was also selected as the teams MVP. Eighth-grader Preston Schuble-Eppert
demonstrated the most improvement on the season.
Head Coach: Greg Schmidt
Wrestling: Led by captains David Bueno (12), Riley Groh (11) and Garrett Beaman (12), the
Henry Sibley wrestling team improved its record from the previous season to an overall mark of
14-18. Beaman and Groh were named All-Metro East Conference, while Bueno and Ben Kemp
(10) picked up honorable mentions. Beaman also qualified for the Class AAA individual state
tournament, claiming third place at 160 pounds. Sophomore Sakai Kelly also qualified for the
state tournament, competing at 138 pounds.
Head Coach: Prentice Smith
GOFA 2014-2015
Students raise nearly $30,000 during GOFA Week
Henry Sibley High Schools annual fundraising week, Give One For All (GOFA) raised nearly
$30,000 to donate to two charities:
-ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the #1nonprofit, biotechnology organization
dedicated to developing effective treatment for ALS. They support one urgently important goal:
to end ALS.
-HarvestPack, a local organization that brings nutritious food to the tables of those in need, with
the help of people who care.
Henry Sibley has hosted GOFA week for 58 years. The events during GOFA are planned and
managed by Henry Sibleys Student Council. This year, three students served as GOFA chairs:
Erin Nulty, Emily Varner and Kiera Gottfredsen. The Student Council organized fun activities
and events that raised money through participation of students, school staff and community
members.
This year, GOFA hit closer to home than in recent memory, as one of Henry Sibleys staff
members has recently been diagnosed with ALS. Henry Sibley student body went above and
beyond to raise funds to help support a cause so near and dear to the Warrior family. Donations
are still being accepted on the ALS TDI website. Click here to donate. Students were also able
to pack nearly 50,000 meals for those in our own community and abroad who may not have the
means to access nutritious food.
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Counselors Corner
The Henry Sibley School Counselors work with students on post-high school planning, advise
students regarding academic concerns and academic planning, and support students
social/emotional growth. Our office provides information about careers, colleges, and technical
and vocational schools. We look forward to working with all students on educational and career
planning, decision-making, personal and social development, individual and/or small group
counseling, parent and teacher consultation, referral assistance to other programs, and test
interpretation. Call our Guidance Secretary (651-403-7208), stop by the Guidance Office, or
email your counselor to make an appointment. By student last names:
Beth Gjerde
elizabeth.gjerde@isd197.org
651-403-7203
Dp-J
Ann Henry
ann.henry@isd197.org
651-403-7192
K-Per
Margaret Nigro
margaret.nigro@isd197.org
651-403-7202
Pes-Z
James Winkoski
james.winkoski@isd197.org
651-403-7204
Free Practice ACT, SAT, and test prep available on MCIS!Each student can now access
three free practice tests and a test prep course through MCIS in their personal accountnote:
these tests cannot be accessed with the generic login (username: sibleyhs password: warriors),
but only with an individual account. Students should look under My Portfolio to What practice
tests can I take? and select the College Entrance/GED/ASVAB Tests.
Junior Classroom GuidanceSchool counselors will be going into junior language arts
classes on April 10th for a college and career presentation.
Night SchoolSeniors who need to make up classes to graduate should sign up for the third
session of night school credit recovery. Registration forms are in the Guidance Office. Students
should talk to their counselor about which courses they need to complete. The class will fill, so
students should register as soon as possible
Summer School 2015Summer school registration is available online on the Henry Sibley
website, under the Academics tab. Any students who failed a course and need to make up the
credit should register for credit recovery summer school.
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at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6878414267377984257
Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Online, register
at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3551805553658078465
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Henry Sibley High School, Warrior Hall (third floor)
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We appreciate your support. Bring the flyer (click on link below) to Chipotle on Tuesday, April
28 or mention the foundation when you go. Thank you!
http://www.sibley.isd197.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=21768508
Monday, May 11
Biology 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 5
Calculus AB 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13
English and Language Composition 8:00
a.m.
Thursday, May 14
Macroeconomics 12:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15
Microeconomics 8:00 a.m.
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