Test taking... relax, do your best, control what you can, and mindset matters! 

What is Anxiety, how does it manifest, and how can you deal with it? 

Physical and emotional self-control are key elements to your desired outcomes. 

How do people view you? Does that matter? What you say and do will impact how others view you. 

Controlling our emotions

Who Are You? 

Life can be stressful. Lets talk about how to deal with it and learn to relax. 

What is kindness? Why does it matter? What is your impact on others? 

The second half of the year is coming soon! Stay on  track, or consider potential changes that will help you finish the year strong. 

How to develop an attitude of gratitude. 

What does it take to be a champion... not just in sports, but in life!

There is much to be THANKFUL for!!! 

What is true ownership? How does it make a difference in your life? 

Just For Today... take it one step at a time. Changes come in baby steps. 

Integrity... What is it?, and how it matters...

Change your mindset, change your life!

Communication Matters... How and Why...?

Know and do what it right...  

Take Ownership... Stop Making Excuses! 

Make a Positive Difference! 

How to Thrive at GMS! 

PBIS at GMS

Reflection and Renewal

Show Compassion!!! 

Take Ownership of your life!!! 

Perseverance

Self-Control

Who are you???

Relax... It's just a test!

Coping with your Anxiety

What is Integrity?

Finding Your Why

• What does this mean? 

• How can it drive your focus?

What is climate and culture? What are the differences?

How do you impact the climate and culture of GMS? 

Student survey also at end

Kindness matters. Your decisions and how you treat others has a larger impact than you may know.  

Midway point of the school year, lets do a quick review and finish it off with Jeopardy! 

Have an Attitude of Gratitude!

Put in the Effort, have the mindset of a champion!

Be Thankful for the opportunities you have. 

STAY FOCUSED!!! 

Just for Today... Forget your worries and your anger. Feel blessed with what you have. 

Bring that positive energy into quarter 2 ! 

Create the life and world you want to be part of. Don't make excuses, make change! 

Review of E+R=O in our lives. This contains a Blooket at the end as well to enjoy! 

Make a Positive Difference at GMS and in the world through your choices! 

Be Courteous and Engaged

Take Ownership - Stop Making Excuses

“Integrity is doing what is right, even when no one is watching”

~ C.S. Lewis~

Here's a fun way to look back at what we have learned this year during Motivational Monday. This is Part 2 of a 2 part quiz. Enjoy!

Here's a fun way to look back at what we have learned this year during Motivational Monday. This is Part 1 of a 2 part quiz. Enjoy!

We have done so much work this year! Now let's take some time to look back at our PBIS journey for the entire school year!

Blame, Complain, Defensiveness... there are qualities of someone people do not want to follow. As we strive to be HERO's at GMS, we want to also be leaders. This week we will look at how to own our actions and not BCD!

It's all about your attitude! Let's see how your attitude can change you outlook and your performance!

This presentation is for 8th grade only. They have experienced 3 years of activities lead by the PBIS team. Its time to reflect on the activities and give suggestions for the future.

This presentation is for 6th and 7th grade only! Our PBIS team is an important group of students and teachers in the life of the building. It's time to welcome some new members to the team. This Motivational Monday talks the students through the application process.

Every day, all we ask of our students is that they DO THEIR BEST! But how do you do that? What does it take? What does it look like? Today, we will take a look and see what it means to DO YOUR BEST!

One of the biggest things that Middle Schoolers deal with on a day to day basis is finding ways to slow down their emotions and just relax. In today's Motivational Monday we are going to talk about this, watch a video about ways to relax, and then practice this skill!

Testing starts tomorrow! How can I best prepare? What can I do to be ready? Here are just a few tips from your teachers on how to show your true colors on those state tests you have to take!

As the Spring get closer, it's important to recognize all the ways we have grown this year. One way to look at this is by reflecting on our Growth Mindset. What is it? How can it impact our learning? Today, we will look into all of these things.

It's that time of year again! State testing is right around the corner. Today we will be thinking about why testing is important. What does this aspect of school say about you and your success this year?

At GMS, we strive to be HERO's! The O in HERO stands for Ownership. Taking ownership of you actions has so many forms and can look differently in each scenario. For this Motivational Monday we will be looking at how we can take ownership of our actions and how that benefits our learning environment.

At GMS, we strive to be HERO's! The R in HERO can also stand for Responsible. For this Motivational Monday we will be looking at how we can be responsible and how that benefits our learning environment.

At GMS, we strive to be HERO's! The R in HERO can stand for Respectful. For this Motivational Monday we will be looking at how we can be respectful and how that benefits our learning environment.

This week is the Great Kindness Challenge here at GMS, and nationwide! Today we will look at what that is and how it can affect ourselves, those around us, and our world as a whole!

At GMS, we strive to be HEROs. The E in HERO stands for being ENGAGED. For this Motivational Monday, we will take a look and remind ourselves of what being engaged looks like and how it can transform the community around us.

At GMS, we strive to be HEROs. The H in HERO stands for being HELPFUL. For this Motivational Monday, we will take a look and remind ourselves of what being helpful looks like and how it can transform the community around us.

This time of year it is important to not just think about receiving. Today we will be taking a look at way to give back to those around us.

It's time to have an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE! What are you thankful for at home? What about at school? Today we will here some examples and reflect on what we have in our lives to give thanks for.

Today we will wrap up our look at the Habits of Mind. We will take a look at a scenario and respond to it. We will also set some goals for the upcoming weeks on how to use our Habits of Mind successfully.

Our final 2 Habits of Mind are TAKE RESPONSIBILITY and FAIL FORWARD. Today we will see what these ideas have to offer and set some goals for our week.

The next 2 Habits of Mind are THINK CRITICALLY and COLLABORATE. Let's define what these are and them put them to the test with an interactive quiz that will both educate and elaborate.

TAKE RISKS and PROBLEM SOLVE. These are the next 2 Habits of Mind that we will be looking at. What doe sit mean? How can I do it? Take the Kahoot and find out!

What does it me to WORK HARD and BE PERSISTENT. Today we are going to find out and then take part in a challenge that will put our hard work and persistence to the test.

STEAM Habits of Mind: They are everywhere here at Graham Middle School. They are posted in every classroom and in every hallway. What are they? Where did they come from? What's the big deal? All that and more this week!

Lunch and Recess are an important time for every middle schooler. Today, let's learn how to be HERO's during these wonderful times of the day.

Everyone LOVES to be recognized! This week we are going to check out all the awesome things students can do to be recognized for their hard work and excellent HERO habits.

Now that we are all familiar with the matrix and what it takes to be a HERO, let's see it in action! Check out these video clips of classrooms and respond to the questions that are after each clip.

Everywhere you look at GMS you will a behavior matrix! We have expectations everywhere we go in life, and we here at GMS want to make sure everyone knows what is expected of them in every part of the building. Knowing the expectations allows us to CONTROL OUR R!

GMS and the R-Factor Mindset 

What is E + R = O and how can it change me?

What is PBIS ??? 

Where are we headed???

Show us what you know with a colorful and detailed one-pager!

It's not only what you say, it's how you say it.

Use this slideshow to think about the disciplines/behaviors we have worked on in the past several weeks.  

When we focus on what matters and decide what to dedicate our time to, our energy fuels our attitudes and actions!  

DO THE WORK!

This week we are headed back into the PBIS Student Guide!  Once we find our FOCUS, we know where to dedicate our TIME.  

DO THE WORK! 

Now that we have finished our deep-dive into the 6 Disciplines, it is time to show what we know! Students will spend the next couple of weeks playing JEOPARDY and thinking about how they can apply these ways of living in all parts of their lives!

Own Your 20 Wrap-Up

*"Doing right is the best protection..."

*"Life your life in a way that you will not regret..."

"Pick up the battle and make it a better world..."

Own Your 20

Build Skill:  "Doesn't Matter, Get Better!"

Make a Difference:  Part Two

Make a Difference

Press Pause, Get Your Mind Right...then...

STEP UP!

Do the Work!

Press Pause then GET YOUR MIND RIGHT...

Do the Work!

Press Pause...Do the Work!

Graham Middle School Habits of Mind...what are they?  What do they mean?  How do we live them to their fullest in our lives both at school and at home?  Check it out!

HERO Matrix...check!  Positive Office Referrals...check!  Now, let's dig into E + R = O.  Some of us know what that means and just need a refresher course.  Others of us are going to be learning something brand new and amazing for the first time today!  

Now that the HERO Matrix has been shared and we are back in action, let's reflect and think about how we are doing!  Positive Office Referrals are a great way for GMS Staff to show you that we SEE you and we APPRECIATE you!  Today, we will learn more about Positive Office Referrals.

Graham Middle School is proud to present our GMS HERO matrices!  It is a great day to be a GMS Falcon, and our students are HEROES every day!

We have arrived at the SIXTH Discipline!  Build Skill is all about reflecting and refining your responses to daily events.  

Next week, we will announce our newest PBIS team members!  Stay tuned!!

Let's think about something new...our response to events in our lives affect those around us.  Our "R" can create an "E" for those around us.  That is a pretty powerful idea!  Please take some time to look over this week's slideshow and think about what you are doing to Make a Difference during this unique time.  

Hello Falcon Family!  Last week, we focused on ADJUSTING and ADAPTING to stay motivated during these uncertain times.  This week, our focus is how WE stay motivated!  Watch the video put together to share how some of your classmates are staying motivated and think about what you are doing each and every day.  

IF you want to, we can add pictures of you to the video!  Send pictures to shrevee@grahamlocalschools.org and we will get them included!  Let's see how many of us can share!  

We miss you!

Hello GMS Students and HAPPY MONDAY!  Keep working hard!  Keep adjusting and adapting!  Find new ways to stay motivated each and every day!  

Hello GMS Students! We hope this video puts a smile on your face!  Please reach out to any of your teachers if you need anything!

Since we can't be together today, the Motivation Monday video is a little longer than usual, with some questions that go along with the video. Now, more than ever, we all need to be practicing the E+R=O mindset since there is so much we can't control in our lives!

How to be ABOVE THE LINE

Word of the Week: Resilience 

Word of the Week: COMPASSION 

Word of the Week: COMMITMENT 

Word of the Week: INTEGRITY 

Be KIND to each other!

Ambition: a strong desire to achieve something...requiring hard work and determination.

In your agenda, REVIEW:

Goals for 2020 

How are you going to achieve these goals? What are your action steps?  Write those down for each goal.  

In your agenda, write:

Goals for 2020 

Think deeply and write down 3 personal growth goals for 2020.  These goals can be personal, or you can share them with others.  One year from today, you will be better or worse...you have the ability to decide!  Everyone here at GMS believes in you!  We want you to be the best version of yourself!

 In your agenda write:

ONE ABOVE THE LINE GOAL

In your agenda, write:

People can be fantastic and they can be frustrating. 

Answer the following in your agenda:

• Who triggers a "positive attitude" within you? Why? How do they make you feel better? 

• How are YOU triggering a positive attitude for someone else? How can you do better?

• Who triggers a "negative attitude" within you? Why? How do they do this?

• How are YOU triggering a negative attitude for someone else?  How can you do better? 

In your agenda, write:

How I navigate my challenges is determined by 

MY ATTITUDE

Answer the following in your agenda:

1. What challenges are you facing in your life?

2. What mindset are you bringing to the challenges that life has thrown at you?

3. What mindset will you bring to those challenges this week?

In your agenda, write:

Courage is not the absence of FEAR!

Answer the following questions

1. What changes in your life "scare" you right now?

2. How can your attitude about those changes give you courage to handle whatever comes your way?

Answer these questions in your agenda:

1. Where is my attitude the best (where am I the MOST positive?)

2. Where is my attitude the worst (where am I the MOST negative?)

3. How can I improve my attitude in my daily life?  

4. How will improving my attitude help change my daily behaviors (especially when thinking E+R=O)

I will work with my Intervention Class to come up with R-Factor and PBIS driven solutions to 3 GMS behavior issues.

I will write an R Factor Disciplined-Driven Goal for each of the following areas:

1. The Hallway

2. The Lunchroom

3. The Classroom 

Where do you need to Adjust and Adapt? How will you do it?

How will you STEP UP this week?

Personal Goals for the Week

1. How will I get better at E + R = O this week? 

2. Looking ahead this week, what circumstances will make “controlling my R” the most challenging?

3. What will I need to do to control my “R” during those challenging times?