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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">I will try to post a new key for each week but this is the entire list of keys for those who may need a reminder.</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">How to use</FONT><FONT FACE="Arial">: </FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">Simply</FONT>
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<LI><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Use it in your language</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Recognize it when students use it</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Introduce the key to the class right after someone demonstrates it</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT FACE="Arial"> How about using the key when communicating with each other-----</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Introduce it to ONE student--</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">you don't have to move the masses to be effective</FONT><B></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Teachers are not the only ones who can use the keys with our students ----the more people who play-- the more it will pay</FONT></B></LI>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Many of us are not comfortable<I> formally</I> introducing the keys to our students. It's okay!!!!!!!!!!!--</FONT><B><FONT COLOR="#00FF00" SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">We are Flexible</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Arial">----we all have different styles and we can all approach the keys differently and yet still be an effective part of the team. If you simply hang the keys up, use them in your language in the week that they are emphasized, and make a conscience effort to help</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial">each other and our students</FONT></B> <FONT FACE="Arial">try to live to these horizons --then we will be successful and communicate clearly what values we truly represent. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Tamara</FONT>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=7 FACE="BD Northern">The 8 Keys of Excellence</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Integrity</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Conduct yourself with authenticity, sincerity, and wholeness. When your values and behaviors are in alignment</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Failure Leads to Success</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">We will not get it right the first time---every time. (Breathe) We are going to make mistakes but we will strive to learn from them.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Speak with Good Purpose</FONT>
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<P> <FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Speak positively. Be responsible for honest and direct communication</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">This is it</FONT>
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<P> <FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Focus your attention on the present moment, and make the most of it. Give each task your best effort</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Commitment</FONT>
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<P> <FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Follow through on your promises and obligations. Do what it takes to get the job done.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Ownership</FONT>
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<P> <FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Flexibility</FONT>
<BR> <FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Be open to change or a new approach</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="BD Northern">Balance</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="BD Northern">Keep your mind, body and spirit in alignment. Spend time developing and maintaining these three areas.</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT COLOR="#800000" SIZE=1 FACE="Comic Sans MS">Tamara Thompson</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#800000" SIZE=1 FACE="Comic Sans MS">tthompson@ail.org</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#800000" SIZE=1 FACE="Comic Sans MS">512-236-6152</FONT></B>
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