Group 1

Lane C.

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Jackson G.

Brad B.

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Group 4

Marshall

Cole S.

Cole G.

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Group 3

Dakota R.

Spencer N.

Group 2

Connor H.

Chance W.

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Group 5

Hunter H.

Seth P.

Dalton RP.

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COMPLETED ALL OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS?�STUDENTS CHECKED THEIR SCHEDULES?

GETTING TO KNOW YOU ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR C&C

75 Funny Debate Topics To Make Students Laugh (and Think!)

Would you rather questions - scroll down on the linked document for the questions (students stand in groups as they choose their answer)

CREATIVE DIRECTING DAYS ARE MEANT TO CREATE LASTING BONDS IN CARE AND CONNECT THROUGH INTENTIONAL, MEANINGFUL, AND THOUGHTFUL CARETAKING EXPERIENCES. CREATIVE DIRECTING GIVES LEADERS AND GENERALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A STRONG VISION FOR OUR TRIBES ALONG WITH LASTING RITUALS AND TRADITIONS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THOMAS NELSON HIGH SCHOOL.

HOW WE SAY YES!

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• EXCAVATE THE GIFTS OF OUR TRIBES AND CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE OUR STUDENTS.
• BRING CONSISTENCY AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS EVERYDAY.
• COMING IN EACH WEEK WITH A PLAN.

HOW WE COMBAT FOM (FORCES OF MEDIOCRITY)

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• AVOIDING THE STATUS QUO THROUGH UNSTRUCTURED “FREE DAYS.”
• LEARN AND GROW > COMPLACENCY.
• PRODUCING A STRONG VISION FOR CARE AND CONNECT AT THE START OF THE YEAR.
• EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO LEAD

LEARN & GROW

WE STRIVE TO LEARN FROM EVERYTHING WE DO. WE ALWAYS WORK TO GROW AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY.

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CREATIVE DIRECTING DAYS: Generals are actively engaged in creative directing days. They work to CREATE and LEAD meaningful CAREtaking experiences. Generals bring a growth mindset to build a lasting tradition for their Care & Connect.

ENERGIZE OUR COMMUNITY

WE REMAIN POSITIVE EVEN WHEN THINGS ARE TOUGH. WE SHOW OUR POSITIVITY DAILY. OUR POSITIVE ENERGY GIVES US STRENGTH.

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HOUSE DAYS: Generals bring enthusiasm, positivity, and energy to each and every house events. They actively participate in activities and events that move our house mission and vision forward.

ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS

WE ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS TO MOVE OUR COMMUNITY FORWARD. WE EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE OUR NEEDS AND THOUGHTS WITH POWERFUL, PERSUASIVE, AND POLISHED LANGUAGE.

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FSP / GRIT-GRIND DAYS: Generals actively participate in small group and whole group discussions. Generals are present and complete FSP coursework to the best of their abilities.

CREATIVE DIRECTING DAYS

LABEL “LEARN AND GROW” IN INFINITE CAMPUS.

• GRADES GO IN WEEKLY OR BIWEEKLY
• GRADING SCALE 0 POINTS - 5 POINTS
• GRADES INCLUDE…
• PARTICIPATION IN CREATIVE DIRECTING ACTIVITIES AND COLLABORATIONS
• LEADERSHIP WITIN CARE AND CONNECT CLASS.
• PARTICIPATION DURING COMMUNITY READING DAYS.
• DEMONSTRATION OF GROWTH MINDSET WITHIN CARE AND CONNECT.

HOUSE COLLAB DAYS

LABEL “ENERGIZE” IN INFINITE CAMPUS.

• GRADES GO IN AT THE END OF EACH MONTH
• GRADING SCALE 0 POINTS - 5 POINTS
• GRADES INCLUDE…
• PARTICIPATION IN THURSDAY HOUSE ACTIVITIES AND COLLABORATIONS.
• DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE ENERGY DURING THURSDAY EVENTS.
• ACTIONS MOVE THE HOUSE FORWARD IN A POSITIVE MANNER.
• PARTICIPATION IN HOUSE PRIDE RALLY EVENTS.

FUTURE STORY PREP DAYS

LABEL “MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS” IN INFINITE CAMPUS.

• GRADES GO IN AT THE END OF EACH FUTURE STORY PREP UNIT.
• GRADING SCALE 0 POINTS - 5 POINTS
• GRADES INCLUDE…
• PARTICIPATION IN FSP LESSONS.
• CREATING PURPLE COW FINISHED PRODUCTS LAID OUT IN FUTURE STORY PREP LESSONS.
• PARTICIPATION IN SMALL GROUP AND WHOLE GROUP CONVERSATIONS DURING FSP LESSONS.

THIS RESOURCE HAS OVER 190 MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES THAT YOU CAN EASILY RECREATE FOR CARE AND CONNECT COMPETITIONS.

CLICK THIS LINK

YOU CAN COPY THIS GOOGLE FORM TO GAIN INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CARE AND CONNECT. THIS CAN BE USED LATER FOR EVENTS, SECRET SANTA, BIRTHDAYS, READINGS, ETC.

CLICK THIS LINK AND MAKE A COPY.

YOU CAN COPY THIS GOOGLE FORM TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERSONALITIES OF YOUR STUDENTS. THIS CAN BE USED LATER FOR SMALL GOUPS / BIGS & LITTLES.

CLICK THIS LINK AND MAKE A COPY.

A BONDING GAME WHERE YOU GET STUDENTS TO CHOOSE WHICH ITEM THEY WOULD RATHER HAVE… CAN LEAD TO GROUP DISCUSSIONS ALSO.

CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE EXAMPLES

DREAM JOB

SPIRIT ANIMAL

FAVORITE PASTIME

BIGGEST PET PEEVE

SUMMER FUN

Favorite Band

You win $5,000

Let your friend win $50,000

Have a head the size of a grapefruit

Have a head the size of a watermelon

have all the tacos you eat never fall apart when you bite them

Whenever you eat a burger the contents

Never fall out

the back

Give up bathing for a month

Give up your phone for a month

Have lifelong Cheeto fingers

Have a tickle in your throat for life

Find your true love

Find a suitcase with $1,000

Teleport Anywhere

Read Minds

Never have to work again

Never have to sleep again

Run

30 MPH

Fly

5 MPH

START BRANDING YOUR ROOM EARLY WITH A FIRST DAY PICTURE OF YOUR ENTIRE CARE AND CONNECT GROUP.

FIND A PLACE IN THE SCHOOL THAT YOUR GROUP WOULD LIKE TO USE.

REMEMBER CAMP? LOTS OF TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES WERE BUILT IN TO CREATE COMMARADERIE. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES.

CLICK THIS LINK

USE THIS DOCUMENT TO DISTRIBUTE LOCKERS AND PRACTICE COMBINATIONS.

CLICK THIS LINK

EVERY CARE AND CONNECT WILL BE IN CHARGE OF AT LEAST ONE IGNITE (A VIDEO THAT LASTS UP TO 2 MINUTES) THAT IS LINKED TO THE LIVING LEADER CALENDAR. YOUR CARE AND CONNECT CAN BEGIN TO BRAINSTORM.

ONE DAY EACH MONTH IS DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY READINGS. BEGIN BRAINSTORMING BOOKS / READINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE AS A CARE AND CONNECT.

1. GO TO YOUR CLASS FLIGHT FUEL (SLIDE 2)

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2. LOCATE “(My Name) Virtual Schedule” CHANGE THE TITLE TO “MY NAME VIRTUAL WEEK” & FIND THE TEMPLATE SCHEDULE THAT MATCHES YOUR GRADE LEVEL

1. ELIMINATE ALL OTHER SCHEDULING SLIDES ON THE SLIDEDECK THAT ARE NOT YOURS.

1. USING THE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE ON THIS SLIDE AND INFINITE CAMPUS BEGIN TO UPDATE YOUR SCHEDULE BASED OFF OF YOUR CLASSES AND UFO TEAMS.
2. HYPERLINK GOOGLE MEET LINKS TO THE TIME OF EACH CLASS.
3. MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR IN RED ANY PERIOD YOU DO NOT HAVE A MEET.

Class of 2024 flight fuel

(freshmen)

Code

k6ijuxo

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Class of 2023 flight fuel

(sophomore)

Code

2n2scur

Class of 2022 flight fuel

(junior)

Code

6evfb42

Class of 2021 flight fuel

(senior)

Code

2o5isfb

GRADE LEVEL SPECIFIC

MULTIPLE LEADER EVENT CHOICES EACH DAY

USE THIS TIME TO COMPLETE ARTIFACT ACTIVITIES THAT YOU ARE BRINGING TO C&C THE FOLLOWING DAY.

ATC, AFJROTC, & ECTC DUAL CREDIT CLASSES DO NOT HAVE MEET AND GREETS

ATC, AFJROTC, & ECTC DUAL CREDIT CLASSES DO NOT HAVE MEET AND GREETS

SOME SENIORS WILL HAVE ELECTIVES - THEY NEED TO ADD THESE FOR MEET & GREETS

LAST NAME

A-B

LAST NAME

C-D

LAST NAME

E-G

LAST NAME

H-L

LAST NAME

M-P

LAST NAME

R-S

LAST NAME

T-V

LAST NAME

W-Z

FRESHMEN: TUESDAY / SOPHOMORES: WEDNESDAY

SENIORS: THURSDAY / JUNIORS: FRIDAY

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ROTC:

IF YOU TAKE ROTC, YOUR VIRTUAL WORK WILL BE BASED UPON COMPLETING THE WEEKLY WORK. THEREFORE, THERE SHOULD BE NO CONFLICTS WITH GOOGLE MEETS. YOU CAN ACCESS YOUR ROTC GOOGLE WORK HERE.

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ENGINEERING/HEALTH SCIENCE COLLAB:

IF YOU ARE IN THE ENGINEERING/HEALTH SCIENCE COLLAB AND ARE A TNHS STUDENT, YOUR COLLAB DOES NOT INCLUDE HISTORY. YOU WILL BE ENROLLED IN A PLATO HISTORY COURSE. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH FURTHER DIRECTIONS.

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HEALTH SCIENCE COLLAB:

YOU WORK WILL BE POSTED FOR THE WEEK HERE FOR THE WEEK. THEREFORE, THERE SHOULD BE NO CONFLICT WITH GOOGLE MEETS.

CARE

CONNECT

CREATE