"Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." – Michael Jordan

Many students in younger grades thrive on routines and often seek permission or reassurance before stepping outside their comfort zones. The 100% Accountable Mindset empowers them to confront their fears, embrace challenges, and strive for greatness. This mindset encourages students to recognize their individuality, explore their unique ideas, and pursue new experiences with confidence.

As we dive deeper into the 100% Accountable Mindset, we examine how limiting beliefs can hold us back and learn strategies to challenge and overcome them. Middle school students, in particular, often face self-doubt, which can lower their confidence and lead to unproductive behaviors. This lesson focuses on identifying the excuses that hinder progress and developing practical solutions to overcome obstacles.

For high school students, understanding the impact of their beliefs on their success is crucial. By exploring ways to move past setbacks and negative thought patterns, they gain tools to unlock their potential and work toward achieving their dreams.

No matter your age, the 100% Accountable Mindset offers a powerful opportunity to take charge of your choices, challenge limiting beliefs, and unlock your full potential. From building confidence in middle school to overcoming obstacles in high school and beyond, this mindset reminds us that we have the ability to shape our own future. By embracing new challenges, focusing on our goals, and learning from every experience, we can achieve greatness and live a life full of purpose and possibility.

• Please join us today if possible for Mindset Mondays based on the schedule below.
• **We will not have Mindset Monday classes on Monday, January 20 due to MLK Jr Day**
• We will resume January 27 at our regularly scheduled Zoom times below.

Mindset Mondays will be offered every Monday that school is in session. This year we are working through Course 1, which means returning students will be learning fresh and new content. One of my favorite things about the 7 Mindsets curriculum is each year continues to provide new and different information. I look forward to seeing your students in class as we explore the 100% Accountable Mindset!

You will find the class times below. Classes are arranged by grade levels as follows:

Grades K-2: 9:30 am Zoom link

Grades 3-5: 10:30 am Zoom link

Grades 6-12: 11:30 am Zoom link

You can also go directly to your Clever dashboard and click on the Mindset Monday tile to join the class easily!

The lessons are approximately 45 minutes long and designed to be interactive group lessons; however, because we recognize the importance of students attending comfortably, each student may choose their level of participation in the lesson.

"It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." -Epictetus

Each lesson includes an engaging slideshow, video, and activity. Click on the link that matches your student’s age or grade. You’ll find a fun icebreaker, a video lesson, and some discussion questions you can use to invite your students into conversation. There’s also an activity to bring the idea alive in your student’s life. Have fun connecting and learning how to overcome your limiting beliefs!

Grades: K-2
Grades: 3-5
Grades: Middle School
Grades: High School

This year, I am excited to bring your students Mindful Movement classes *in person* a few times each month! We have been having SO MUCH FUN moving together! Join me and fellow students as we practice mindful movement together! All ages of Cottonwood students are welcome, including parents!

January Mindful Movement classes (weather permitting):

Monday at the CCC on January 13, 1-2 pm

Wednesday at the Roseville Park Day on January 29, 11-12 pm

Movement classes are open to all Cottonwood students in all grades. If your student is in the younger grades, please be prepared to support their movement, if needed. We will have some mats available to borrow; however, students can feel free to bring their own, along with their own water bottles or hydration preferences, and dress in movement attire. Please refer to the Wednesday Weekly for information and updates on Park Days.

No need to register ahead of time!

The Big Life Journal printable activities, purchased by Cottonwood for your students, offer additional opportunities to extend learning as students focus on learning more about becoming aware of their emotions and continuing their exploration of the 100% Accountable mindset!

Big Life Journal Activity: Never Back Down

Big Life Journal Teen: Skyrocket Yourself

Please share with us any SELF Talk activity you engaged in this week! Each student who submits a photo and description depicting a completion of a 7 Mindsets lesson and activity and/or a Big Life Journal activity (or both!) will be entered into a monthly raffle to receive a SELF Superstar certificate and a fun prize! The raffle winner will be featured as a SELF Superstar in the next SELF Talk newsletter!

Email SELF@cottonwoodk12.org for submissions and questions.