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Bryant Campus Newsletter
The Enrichment Cooperative
By Dana Foster, Principal
From Principal Dana:
A new workshop this year at TEC
is the Young Ladies and Gentlemen Etiquette class. The
students are learning how to introduce themselves, look
another person in the eye, and meet them with an appropriate
greeting and a firm handshake. What a treat it has
been to meet, listen, respond to, and observe these fine
young people as they take on such a respectful presence
and assert themselves in this manner. This etiquette lesson
is spreading across classes with the Advisory groups intentionally
practicing etiquette, as well. A noticeable increase
in positive attitudes has emerged among the young
people who are immersed in learning these social skills.
How we treat one another definitely makes a difference! In fact, research indicates that positive interactions
and emotions can improve our daily physical and mental wellbeing. The power of optimism
early in life has been found to predict good health later in life. Positive emotions also improve coping
"Ninety-nine out of every 100 people report that they want to
be around more positive people; 9 out of 10 report being more
productive when they're around positive people."
skills. These feelings fuel resilience, broaden our thinking, breakdown racial barriers, and improve
overall performance.
Recently, I finished reading a great book, How Full is Your Bucket? This quick read is filled with
discoveries, powerful strategies and engaging stories about the lasting impact of finding the positives
and "filling buckets" by focusing on what is right in your world. The five strategies - prevent bucket
dipping, shine a light on what is right, make best friends, give unexpectedly, and reverse the golden rule
- are practical ways to build lasting positive relationships. Visit
www.bucketbook.com for more information.
In the meantime, when you are at TEC, introduce yourself to one of our fine students, parents or staff
members, and fill their buckets with positive and optimistic interactions. It will enrich your life and the
lives of others around you!
The Enrichment Cooperative at Bryant Campus
910 N. Ash St., Spokane, WA 99201 * 509.354.7810
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