JANUARY
SCHOOL CULTURE ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY
Just a day, or Day One. You decide. January offers an opportunity for fresh beginnings and renewed focus on Results. Don’t lose momentum now — complete one or more of the January activities! Kick off the year with Hot Chocolate and Coffee Bar. Warm the hearts of your hardworking Staffulty™ by surprising them with a special array of beverages and all the fixings!
Keep the energy going! There’s no better way to boost school spirit than with a Renaissance Rally. The best part? Improving school spirit is just the start to this powerful culture-building activity.
See more details about January activities by clicking the title of each idea below.
MAKE IT HAPPEN!
RELATIONSHIPS
Positive Principal Referrals: Recognize a wide range of students for good behavior with this positive twist on the principal referral. The result is stronger relationships between administrators, students and parents, which can open up vital lines of communication.
CULTURE & CLIMATE
Renaissance Rally: Reinforce academic growth, strong character, and school spirit in general with a Renaissance Rally — one of the most powerful events on a Renaissance campus. It’s not hard to do, and we’ve got plenty of information here about how to do one.
STAFFULTY MORALE
Hot Chocolate and Coffee Bar: Reinforce your appreciation for your Staffulty by choosing a day to set up a hot chocolate and coffee bar, complete with delicious flavorings and toppings.
How to Be a Rock Star Educator – video and discussion: Use this episode of The Green Room professional learning at a staff meeting or PD day to reinforce the idea that every teacher can be a rock star educator.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Be a Shark: Resilience – video and discussions: Use this episode of the All In series to reinforce that failure can actually help us excel.
Town Hall Meeting: Reinforce school values and the idea that everyone’s thoughts matter by hosting a Town Hall meeting for students. Invite a speaker and offer breakfast or treats to boost attendance.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Monthly Perfect Attendance: Reward students who had perfect attendance last month by posting their names in a highly-visible place and providing candy or another reward. They’ll be smiling all the way to the next honor roll!
GET RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR EFFORTS!
All schools who do one Monthly Playbook activity for each month of the school year and track their school culture and climate efforts are eligible to be a Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction.