I want to discuss the dress code. The dress code is the "Student Appearance" section in the student handbook. One specific part of the dress code I would like to address is the length of shorts and/or skirts. I want to know what you guys think.
The rule states, "shorts and skirts may be worn; however, extremely short garments are not permitted. The hem line of shorts and skirts must be at least finger-tip length when worn by students". Do you think this rule is fair? I know that a lot of clothing designed to be worn by young people is short. It is the style. I personally think that the rule is fair. In my opinion we are here for education, not necessarily a fashion show. Maybe I am just old.
I know that students want to look good when they come to school. I also know that the way you look says a lot about who you are. Freedom of expression, right? Some students, however think that by wearing revealing clothing it gets them attention. I think that the attention they get is often the wrong kind of attention. I have heard rude comments made by students about other students and their dress. The way we dress says nothing about who we are or what we stand for.
Now you know how I feel about the dress code. I think it is fair and appropriate. Here is your chance to let all of us know how you feel about it.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
MV vs OLIVET
WOW! Friday night's game was awesome. I couldn't believe how awesome our boys played. I was very proud of how our football team played. From everything everybody had heard we should not have even played the game. A lot of people told me that Olivet was going to kill us because they are super good. I'm glad our team played it's best game of the year against them. Olivet is our big rival and even though we only won two games this year,I'm glad one was against them.
I am proud of everybody involved with the team. The coaches did a super job of calling the plays. I really liked that we went for the two point conversion instead of playing it safe and kicking a one pointer. I think it was the right decision. The way I see it we had nothing to lose. I love how the players never quit. Even though some of them may have thought that we had nothing to play for, we were way out of the playoffs. The boys never let on that we had only won once. They played as if we needed to win to make it to the playoffs. The cheerleaders did a good job of keeping everybody fired up and into the game. The waterboys also did a top notch job. Everybody came together to do their part to have a successful game.
I also love how the students were so into the game at the end. I saw many kids yelling, screaming and cheering their guts out. The "student tunnel" by the gate at the end of the game was one of the rowdiest and best I have seen in a long time. It rocked.
Everyone in our school should be proud of how our lions all fought together to beat Olivet. Good job everyone.
I am proud of everybody involved with the team. The coaches did a super job of calling the plays. I really liked that we went for the two point conversion instead of playing it safe and kicking a one pointer. I think it was the right decision. The way I see it we had nothing to lose. I love how the players never quit. Even though some of them may have thought that we had nothing to play for, we were way out of the playoffs. The boys never let on that we had only won once. They played as if we needed to win to make it to the playoffs. The cheerleaders did a good job of keeping everybody fired up and into the game. The waterboys also did a top notch job. Everybody came together to do their part to have a successful game.
I also love how the students were so into the game at the end. I saw many kids yelling, screaming and cheering their guts out. The "student tunnel" by the gate at the end of the game was one of the rowdiest and best I have seen in a long time. It rocked.
Everyone in our school should be proud of how our lions all fought together to beat Olivet. Good job everyone.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
School Spirit Revisited
I want to talk about school spirit again. Remember I said before that the school spirit here is not what it once was. When I went to school here and played football, the games were fun. Not just for the players, but for the spectators as well. Football belonged to everyone, everyone participated. The fans felt like they were a part of things, not just watching a game.
We have played against a few teams where I saw the other team's bleachers and saw that they were all having a lot of fun. Then I look at our side and everyone just sits there. We clap when we are supposed to clap and moan when we are supposed to moan, but we are not involved. The two games that really stick out to me are the Pennfield game and the Constantine game. The fans, students and band for these schools were so involved with the game that they were actually a part of what was going on.
Looking at the Pennfield game the band was in the endzone playing during the whole game. They would beat the drum during kickoffs. And play the fight song when they scored. I also liked that each time Pennfield scored on the band end of the field the band would give the players high fives and they would jump around having fun with the players. This is what I mean when I say they are a part of things, not just watching.
When I went to the Constantine game it was a similar situation. The band was in it's own section of the bleachers. They would play the fight song when their team did something really good. The kids in the band were singing and whoop whooping. They were having a blast, I could tell. This made it fun for the people in the stands as well.
I would love to see our band doing things like this at our games. Our band does a great half time show, but I would like to see them involved during the whole game. I want to hear our fight song everytime our football team does something good. I think it would be fun if they played the charge song sometimes. wouldn't it be fun to see our kids in the bleachers singing, dancing and having fun? Just think how fired up the band could get the fans and players. In my opinion school sports belong to all of us. It is our responsibility to help make it as good and as fun as it could be. I want to see our cheerleaders and fans dancing in the stands to a funky tune being played by our band.
Tell me what you think. Remember it is our school and we all have a say.
We have played against a few teams where I saw the other team's bleachers and saw that they were all having a lot of fun. Then I look at our side and everyone just sits there. We clap when we are supposed to clap and moan when we are supposed to moan, but we are not involved. The two games that really stick out to me are the Pennfield game and the Constantine game. The fans, students and band for these schools were so involved with the game that they were actually a part of what was going on.
Looking at the Pennfield game the band was in the endzone playing during the whole game. They would beat the drum during kickoffs. And play the fight song when they scored. I also liked that each time Pennfield scored on the band end of the field the band would give the players high fives and they would jump around having fun with the players. This is what I mean when I say they are a part of things, not just watching.
When I went to the Constantine game it was a similar situation. The band was in it's own section of the bleachers. They would play the fight song when their team did something really good. The kids in the band were singing and whoop whooping. They were having a blast, I could tell. This made it fun for the people in the stands as well.
I would love to see our band doing things like this at our games. Our band does a great half time show, but I would like to see them involved during the whole game. I want to hear our fight song everytime our football team does something good. I think it would be fun if they played the charge song sometimes. wouldn't it be fun to see our kids in the bleachers singing, dancing and having fun? Just think how fired up the band could get the fans and players. In my opinion school sports belong to all of us. It is our responsibility to help make it as good and as fun as it could be. I want to see our cheerleaders and fans dancing in the stands to a funky tune being played by our band.
Tell me what you think. Remember it is our school and we all have a say.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Football Team
Hello all. I have been hearing some disturbing things lately. I have heard students talking about how bad the football team is this year. I say we have a new coach who is doing an awesome job. He has some really good ideas. I like the fact that he expects the players to be leaders in the school, such as sitting in the front row and being model students. I love that. Give him a chance to be successful before you condemn him and the team.
I also believe that if you are not a part of the team you have no right to criticize them. If you are one of the people who feels as though things aren't going in the right direction, you should join the team. Maybe you are the one thing that is missing. Everyone has to think about how hard everyone involved with football works. The kids who play on the team work most of the year so they can be strong and ready for the team. I know kids who run and workout all summer while the rest of us are taking it easy. The coaches put in many hours outside of their normal day to make football fun and successful for the kids who play. They all deserve our unconditional support, not criticism.
The next time any of us feel like criticising the football team, maybe we should find someone involved and say,"good job". Positive comments will make them feel good and like they are appreciated. I sure do appreciate all they do for our school.
!!!GO LIONS!!!
I also believe that if you are not a part of the team you have no right to criticize them. If you are one of the people who feels as though things aren't going in the right direction, you should join the team. Maybe you are the one thing that is missing. Everyone has to think about how hard everyone involved with football works. The kids who play on the team work most of the year so they can be strong and ready for the team. I know kids who run and workout all summer while the rest of us are taking it easy. The coaches put in many hours outside of their normal day to make football fun and successful for the kids who play. They all deserve our unconditional support, not criticism.
The next time any of us feel like criticising the football team, maybe we should find someone involved and say,"good job". Positive comments will make them feel good and like they are appreciated. I sure do appreciate all they do for our school.
!!!GO LIONS!!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
SCAVENGER HUNT
In the spirit of the Spartans vs the Weasels I have organized a bit of a scavenger hunt. Somewhere in the school is hidden an article that supports Michigan State. The article in question is located in a public location. It is not in a teacher's room or hidden in anybodies personal area. Be the first to locate the item and bring it to me, and you will be rewarded handsomely. Good luck, and good hunting.
BONUS POINT OPPORTUNITY!!!!
The first person to come up to me at the Homecoming Game tonight and let me know loud and proud that Michigan State will beat the UofM tomorrow will earn bonus points. Go State!
School lunch policy
I have a topic for debate. I would like to discuss the lunch time policy. Currently we have a closed lunch policy, meaning that students may not leave the grounds for lunch. My personal opinion is that closed lunch is a good idea. Students not leaving the property at lunch time means students are not getting into trouble in town at lunch time. When I say trouble I don't just mean behavior trouble. When students are driving to town for lunch they could get into a car accident. I know you say they could get into an accident at any time, but not allowing the students to leave eliminates that risk.
I think that some students may also be tempted to not return to school. If a student goes out for lunch and has only two hours left in the day he or she may skip. Especially if the student thinks he or she is doing really well in those two classes. I'm not saying this would happen, but it could. I know that most would come back, but a few probably would not. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil it for everyone else.
I can't wait to hear what you all have to say. Remember, this is your chance to speak your mind. You may come up with something that nobody has thought of. I will take your good ideas to Ms. Brumm and Mr. Gonser for discussion. You may get your ideas to come to life. Just remember to always be respectful. And ALWAYS REMEMBER: GO MAPLE VALLEY. AND GO MICHIGAN STATE!!!
I think that some students may also be tempted to not return to school. If a student goes out for lunch and has only two hours left in the day he or she may skip. Especially if the student thinks he or she is doing really well in those two classes. I'm not saying this would happen, but it could. I know that most would come back, but a few probably would not. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil it for everyone else.
I can't wait to hear what you all have to say. Remember, this is your chance to speak your mind. You may come up with something that nobody has thought of. I will take your good ideas to Ms. Brumm and Mr. Gonser for discussion. You may get your ideas to come to life. Just remember to always be respectful. And ALWAYS REMEMBER: GO MAPLE VALLEY. AND GO MICHIGAN STATE!!!
Monday, September 28, 2009
So...here it is, homecoming week. And all of the excitement and fun activities that along with it all. We have fun games and activities during lunch every day, as well as the big assembly on Friday. It should be fun.
Here is the question I have for you guys. What other fun activities would you like to see for the students during homecoming? This is your chance to let the school leadership know what you think would be fun to try.
I think one fun thing for the students to do is to have a "white out" at the football game Friday night. For those of you who do not know what a "white out" is, it is where all of the students wear white shirts to the game. I think the other team would be so intimidated they wouldn't even want to play the game.
Let me know what you think, and let me hear your ideas. Remember it is our school and our homecoming. Let's all do our best to make it as good as it possibly can be.
GO LIONS!!!
Here is the question I have for you guys. What other fun activities would you like to see for the students during homecoming? This is your chance to let the school leadership know what you think would be fun to try.
I think one fun thing for the students to do is to have a "white out" at the football game Friday night. For those of you who do not know what a "white out" is, it is where all of the students wear white shirts to the game. I think the other team would be so intimidated they wouldn't even want to play the game.
Let me know what you think, and let me hear your ideas. Remember it is our school and our homecoming. Let's all do our best to make it as good as it possibly can be.
GO LIONS!!!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
SCHOOL SPIRIT
Many of you may or may not know that I went to school and graduated from Maple Valley. I was always active in sports (baseball and football). When I was a student here everybody was very proud of being a Maple Valley Lion. There was a lot of school spirit. I was discussing this with Ms. Brumm and we agree that there is not as much school spirit as there used to be. What I mean by school spirit is a feeling of belonging to this school. I think that many students look at it as if they go to this school. I think it is our school and we should be proud of it.
When I was speaking to Ms. Brumm she was trying to come up with some ideas on how to increase school spirit at M.V. The Spirit Club is one of her ideas. I think it is an awesome idea. We now have a "student section" at the sporting events. And the students in the Spirit Club can come up with their own ideas.
Although Ms. Brumm has come up with some good ideas for the school spirit, she could use a little help. Adults don't always know what kids think is fun. We need your help. I want you to give us some ideas for fun school spirit building activities. Tell me some of your ideas. Let us know what fun things you would like to do around the school. Well.....I'm waiting.
When I was speaking to Ms. Brumm she was trying to come up with some ideas on how to increase school spirit at M.V. The Spirit Club is one of her ideas. I think it is an awesome idea. We now have a "student section" at the sporting events. And the students in the Spirit Club can come up with their own ideas.
Although Ms. Brumm has come up with some good ideas for the school spirit, she could use a little help. Adults don't always know what kids think is fun. We need your help. I want you to give us some ideas for fun school spirit building activities. Tell me some of your ideas. Let us know what fun things you would like to do around the school. Well.....I'm waiting.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
BONUS POINT OPPORTUNITY!!!
The first person who comes up to me and says, "Michigan State Rocks", will earn bonus points. This has to occur on Thursday, Sept 24, 2009. My room is B-10. Good Luck.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Mr. Woodman's Neighborhood
Hello All,
My name is Mr. Woodman. I am a new teacher here at Maple Valley. I have created this blog for anybody who wants to discuss anything Maple Valley. I am happy to discuss any Maple Valley sports, or extra curricular activities. For students in my classes this is where you can go for answers to questions and/or get information. I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you.
Ground Rules:
I am happy to discuss anything of interest. I will not allow any abusive or inappropriate language. If what you want to say is inappropriate for use in school, it is inappropriate to use here. For my students this is a classroom.
I am excited to hear from you, the students at Maple Valley. If you have a topic of discussion, please feel free to introduce it and we can discuss it. Please remember be respectful.
The first thing I would like to discuss is... What do the students of our school think about somebody smashing our sign? The sign is expensive and the school will have to use money to fix it. Money that could be spent on better things.
My name is Mr. Woodman. I am a new teacher here at Maple Valley. I have created this blog for anybody who wants to discuss anything Maple Valley. I am happy to discuss any Maple Valley sports, or extra curricular activities. For students in my classes this is where you can go for answers to questions and/or get information. I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you.
Ground Rules:
I am happy to discuss anything of interest. I will not allow any abusive or inappropriate language. If what you want to say is inappropriate for use in school, it is inappropriate to use here. For my students this is a classroom.
I am excited to hear from you, the students at Maple Valley. If you have a topic of discussion, please feel free to introduce it and we can discuss it. Please remember be respectful.
The first thing I would like to discuss is... What do the students of our school think about somebody smashing our sign? The sign is expensive and the school will have to use money to fix it. Money that could be spent on better things.
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