Background Information

You have started a new position at Melton Middle School-600 students

The PTA President has asked you to speak at the next meeting

The PTA is curious about my background, family and my ideas about education…and specific plans for Melton

MELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL“PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS”

Jamie Lunsetter, Principal

High School English 101

Bill Poole, Grygla High School English Teacher Says: “You start too many sentences with “I”…It

makes you appear arrogant!” This school has NEVER been about

me, IS NOT about me, and WILL NEVER be about me… It is about the quality of education

we provide for OUR CHILDREN and the DOORS WE OPEN FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE!

…Who Are You?

Parents Relatives Neighbors Friends Teachers and

Staff School Board

Members Tax Payers

STAKEHOLDERS Emotional Financial Community Pride

THIS IS YOUR SCHOOL!

I am PROUD to say now, that it is OUR SCHOOL!

Who Am I?

Jamie Lunsetter Grandson of Walter Lunsetter Son of Bruce and Diane Lunsetter

Small, Family-Farmers; Gatzke, MN Proud Father of Ellie, Evan, Eli and Emmett Graduate of Grygla High School Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences and Physical

Education from Mayville State University Health License From Bemidji State University Driver’s Education License From St. Cloud State University Master’s Degree and Administrative Licensure from

Minnesota State University-Moorhead 10 Year Classroom Veteran Principal of Melton Middle School

I Learned From the Best

Bruce and Diane Lunsetter-Parents “Doing what’s right may not always be

easy, but it will always be right” Mark Kroulik-Hall of Fame Football Coach

and Stephen-Argyle Central High School Principal 2 Keys to Happiness

Be thankful for what you have Serve others

What Do I Believe?

WE have GREAT kids with HUGE potential at Melton

WE need to PREPARE our kids to be SUCCESSFUL in the 21st Century

WE have a RESPONSIBILITY to give our kids access to the necessary tools to achieve 21st Century SUCCESS Technology Proficiency Critical Thinking Skills Confidence (In self and in the future)

WE have equal stakes in our kids’ SUCCESS

How Do We Provide Our Kids With Opportunities To Find Success?

Provide Top-Quality Instruction Trained and Certified Staff Professional Development Opportunities Student-Centered Lessons Safe Learning Environment Student and Staff Accountability

How Do We Provide Our Kids With Opportunities To Find Success?

Educational Technology Multiple-Access Computer Facilities Smartboards Classroom Blogs Teacher Wikis Safe Internet Access Online Curriculum

How Do We Provide Our Kids With Opportunities To Find Success?

Student Council Enables Students To:

Practice the Democratic Principles of the United States

Implement Hard Work, Dedication and Sacrifice into their lives

Understand the Importance of Giving to a Cause

Make-A-Wish, Pennies for Patients, etc… Gather information and approach

authority figures as an adult and make a recommendation

How Do We Provide Our Kids With Opportunities To Find Success?

Academics, Arts and Athletics Invaluable Life Lessons are Available

Sacrifice, Dedication, Discipline Respect, Integrity, Honesty

Winning and Losing Not the most important things…but the lessons we learn from

them are Students involved in multiple activities are generally

higher achievers http://nces.ed.gov/pubs95/web/95741.asp Forced to develop Time Management and Organizational Skills Setting Goals and Priorities Teamwork

How Do We Provide Our Kids With Opportunities To Find Success?

Communication School Phone: 218-699-4242 School E-mail: jlunsetter@melford.k12.mn.us School Website:

http://www.melford.k12.mn.us Local Paper: Melford Tribune Public Access TV Channel: Channel 3 Radio Stations: 99.3 FM, 101.5 FM, 1490 AM

Communication

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we

can listen twice as much as we speak.”

~Epicetus via Dr. Denise Lajimodiere, NDSU Professor

“The way we communicate with

others and with ourselves ultimately

determines the quality of our lives”

-Anthony Robbins

IN THIS CASE, IT DETERMINES THE QUALITY OF OUR CHILDRENS’ EDUCATION!!!

How Do We Provide Our Kids With Opportunities To Find Success?

Goal-Setting Create a School Culture that is the BEST IN

THE STATE Positive Staff-Student Interaction Safe, Clean Environment Set High Expectations

Work to meet expectations Increase Participation in Extra and

Co-Curricular Activities Maintain Proficiency in Mandated

Testing

In Conclusion…

We are all in this together We need to communicate to ensure our

students receive the best education available to them

We must set goals We must work together to reach these goals

“Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition.”

~Freeman Thomas

Ellie, Evan, Eli and Emmett

Gatzke

Melford