Principal's Quest II

Gaza Pullout

Compassion: concern for suffering or distress of others and response to their feelings and needs.

As I watch the news, I am often filled with compassion for people that I do not even know.  For example, this week I have watched many stories concerning the Gaza Pullout in which Jewish settlers are being removed from their homes.  The Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, hopes removing the settlers will help foster peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.  I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for those people who are forced to leave the homes they have lived in their whole life. 

What are some other current events that cause feelings of compassion within you? 

Continuing My Quest

As most of you know, last year I embarked upon a new educational journey of weblogging!  In Principal’s Quest, I blogged about our character education traits and how we incorporate them into our actions and lives at JHH.  It was so exciting to read all of your wonderful comments to my posts.  I have to admit, reading your comments is definitely my favorite part of blogging!

This year, I intend to continue my “quest”.  In Principal’s Quest II, I am going to blog about two important curriculum pieces we take very seriously at J.H. House: character education traits and current events.  I will be responding to segments of the CNN Student News show while identifying the positive character traits exhibited by someone in the news or lack thereof. 

I look forward to reading your comments as we begin another great “blogging” year at J.H. House!