Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Executive Director The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is proud to conclude our Appreciation and Gratitude campaign. We hope you took time these past three weeks to participate in the previous challenges: NOTICE THE GOOD. If not, it’s not too late! Think in threes: Start and end each day by identifying three things you’re grateful for and try not to repeat things. Share your appreciative thoughts with friends, family, and teachers. Focus on your verbiage: try to use positive, humble, and thankful language. AND GO BEYOND YOURSELF. Improve how you dish out thanks toward your loved ones and community, still keeping in mind the gratitude guidelines from week one. Upgrade “thanks”: Express appreciation to someone everyday this week, being super specific. Pen a letter: Write a heartfelt note to a mentor, family member, or friend detailing how he or she has impacted your life in a positive way. Be of service: Most people end up feeling extra grateful for their own blessings when they give back in some way. Find a volunteering opportunity that interests you and schedule time to participate. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Now it’s all about seeing good fortune everywhere. Look for unexpected heroes: Don’t journal just about people who’ve helped you, but also about those who’ve been there for your loved ones. When you list your three good things this week, call out these indirect joy bringers. Find silver linings: Write down three less-than-perfect experiences and consider how they actually benefited you. Take it to the office/school: The workplace is one of the places gratitude is lacking the most. Show a boss, peer, or intern some appreciation this week. Don’t be surprised if the good vibes come back to you. Gratitude often has a boomerang effect.
We received more encouraging quotes of gratitude from members of our D’Evelyn Community. Check them out! “I've always known D'Evelyn is a great school with great people but this pandemic has made me appreciate the administration, staff and teachers even more. I know these are hard times for everyone but we are fortunate to be part of a community that truly cares and wants to do the best for each other and the students while continuing to find ways to provide a rigorous and demanding liberal arts education. Thank you so much to the administration who has had to deal with constant change since last March and yet continues to stay positive and focused on what is best for our students. Thank you to the counselors who are in high demand as our students work their way through these strange times and thank you to the teachers who have had to be flexible and think outside the box to find the best remote ways to engage and teach our students the rigorous curriculum that makes D'Evelyn so great. I wish everyone good health and a relaxing Thanksgiving break!” - Dana Miller, Steering Committee Chair and D’Evelyn Parent Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Executive Director The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is excited to continue to participate in National Gratitude Month. The DEF Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to recognize the phenomenal faculty who make D’Evelyn so amazing. You deserve all the recognition and accolades available to give. They are deserved every year, but especially so in 2020. We continue to be impressed by the efforts and dedication of our teachers and staff as they maneuver these challenging times to ensure our students continue to have rich learning opportunities during the current pandemic. D’Evelyn is an extraordinary school that presents our students an opportunity to transform their lives and our teachers and staff lead the way. We are incredibly grateful for all you are and all you do!
Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Manager The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is excited to continue to participate in National Gratitude Month. The DEF Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to thank the D’Evelyn Community for their continued generosity and support of the D’Evelyn Education Foundation, our faculty and staff, and our students and their families. Without the ongoing monetary contributions from YOU, DEF would not be able to provide outstanding service that it does. Below are just a few examples of how your donations have made a significant difference in our school.
Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Manager The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is proud to continue our Appreciation and Gratitude campaign. We hope you took time these past two weeks to participate in the previous challenges: NOTICE THE GOOD. If not, it’s not too late! Think in threes: Start and end each day by identifying three things you’re grateful for and try not to repeat things. Share your appreciative thoughts with friends, family, and teachers. Focus on your verbiage: try to use positive, humble, and thankful language. AND GO BEYOND YOURSELF. Improve how you dish out thanks toward your loved ones and community, still keeping in mind the gratitude guidelines from week one. Upgrade “thanks”: Express appreciation to someone everyday this week, being super specific. Pen a letter: Write a heartfelt note to a mentor, family member, or friend detailing how he or she has impacted your life in a positive way. Be of service: Most people end up feeling extra grateful for their own blessings when they give back in some way. Find a volunteering opportunity that interests you and schedule time to participate.
We received more encouraging quotes of gratitude from members of our D’Evelyn Community. Check them out! “It is my honor to serve as the D’Evelyn principal. D’Evelyn is an extraordinary school that presents our students an opportunity to transform their lives. The liberal arts academic program prepares students for full, happy, and successful lives. The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is an amazing support to our students and school program, providing thousands of dollars each year to support student learning, athletics, extracurricular activities, and scholarships. DEF enhances the student, faculty/staff, and family experience in so many ways as a result of the contributions of our dedicated volunteers and supporters.” – Josh Griffin, Principal of D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School “There are so many aspects of D’Evelyn for which I am thankful. Our daughters have developed life skills of leadership and teamwork through involvement in Student Council, Sources of Strength, and marching band. They have grown through opportunities to serve others in girls mentoring, peer tutoring, and planning/fundraising for Wish Week. D’Evelyn’s commitment to academic excellence has taught them a work ethic which will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Of course, I am also grateful for the administration, faculty, and staff who are constantly available and supportive. “ - Laura McCollough, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Secretary & Parent of D’Evelyn students “We continue to be incredibly grateful for our experience at D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School. We have had the pleasure and privilege of watching our son be challenged yet nurtured all the while growing into an outstanding student. We credit so much of this to his phenomenal teachers and the leadership provided by Administration. In addition, we have thoroughly enjoyed the friendships we have made with fellow families and especially their students.” – Scott & Jenna Spendlove, Parents of a D’Evelyn Student Please submit your quote of why you are thankful to [email protected] today! Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Manager The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is excited to continue to participate in National Gratitude Month. The DEF Board of Directors remain in awe of its numerous Committee Managers who each year create, plan, and execute the Board’s numerous activities and we’d like to take a moment to thank them for all of their efforts. Our D’Evelyn Community is better because of YOU!
Jag Trax – Phil Skrzekut After Prom - Shannon Willis & her amazing team D’Evelyn DASH – Molly Stensland & Barb Haerbig & their outstanding team D’Evelyn Performing Arts – Brittany Jackman Junior High Boosters – Jill Kroog Parent/Teacher Conference Dinners – Sarah Carlson & the countless families who donate School Store – Julia Blackford & multitude of store volunteers Teacher Appreciation – Kelly Morris Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Manager The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is proud to continue our Appreciation and Gratitude campaign. We hope you took time this past week to participate in the first challenge of NOTICE THE GOOD. If not, it’s not too late! Think in threes: Start and end each day by identifying three things you’re grateful for and try not to repeat things. Share your appreciative thoughts with friends, family, and teachers. Focus on your verbiage: try to use positive, humble, and thankful language.
We received some encouraging quotes of gratitude from members of our D’Evelyn Education Foundation and Community. Check them out! “I am thankful that D’Evelyn upholds a high standard for our children, both academically and as members of the school community. They are not only prepared academically, but develop character and self-sufficiency that will help them be successful no matter what they pursue. I am so thankful for the teachers and administrators who play such a valuable role in helping to prepare our children to attend any university in the country and not only survive but thrive.” – Art Graper, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Chairman & Parent of D’Evelyn Student “I am grateful for all the people, during the most trying of times, are still striving to provide the best possible academic environment for D'Evelyn students.” - Jothi Ravindran, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Vice-Chair & Parent of D’Evelyn Students “I’ve been a D’Evelyn parent for over six years and am currently volunteering with the Education Foundation. I’m grateful for the kindness of the students, faculty, and parents at our school. When my kids have wanted to try something new, there always seems to be classmates and teachers right there to encourage them. Middle school and high school can be so challenging. I’m comforted that our children have the support of so many talented people!” - Rick Harvey, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Co-Chair & Parent of D’Evelyn Students Please submit your quote of why you are thankful to [email protected] today! Written by: Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Education Foundation Manager The D’Evelyn Education Foundation is excited to participate in National Gratitude Month. The DEF Board of Directors remain in awe of its corporate sponsors who generously give to DEF fundraising efforts year after year. The numerous programs that DEF funds are possible because of the continued contributions by our sponsors. Please consider frequenting these businesses that consistently support our D’Evelyn community!
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“My gratitude for D’Evelyn High School is bountiful. I’m most grateful for the substantial educational experience that both my children received at D’Evelyn which has provided them with the foundation for advanced degrees and successful careers. The care, support, and demand for excellence by both the Administration and teachers is truly setting the standard for education. Secondly, I am honored to serve on the D’Evelyn Education Foundation Board because I am awed by the dedication of so many volunteers working selflessly to enhance and support this amazing school community with the necessary resources and opportunities for our students.” - Kay D’Evelyn La Montagne “I am thankful that, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, my daughters are continuing to receive a world-class education. Thank you D'Evelyn!” - Melinda Bochner, D'Evelyn parent "I'm thankful for a free country to live in. I'm thankful for a great school community to send my children. And I'm thankful for teachers and staff that provide an incredible educational experience for my 3 sons at D'Evelyn. Thank you for coordinating together to deliver a seamless educational and extracurricular experiences for my children." - Reed Larsen, D’Evelyn parent Please submit your quote of why you are thankful to [email protected] today! |
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