Get Ready for the School Year

EVG would love to Welcome back our Reading Coach Mrs. Gretchen Byers. We are thrilled to have her expertise back in the school building. We would also like to welcome Mrs. Maria Christmas in Fifth grade and Ms. Amy Flannery to our Kindergarten class. Both ladies come from Collier County with many years of experience and are so excited to be a part of the EVG Elementary team. Mrs. Bryan will be moving to our third grade class. We are so happy Mrs. Whitcomb will be our new Media Specialist, and we cannot forget our new Activities Coordinator, Mr. Jason Mayberry! Teachers will start on August the 4th and students will start on campus on August the 11th. We are thrilled about this school year and our initiative “The Power of Yet!” The "Power of Yet" is a concept rooted in growth mindset that emphasizes the potential for learning and improvement over time. It encourages individuals to add the word "yet" to statements that reflect limitations or perceived failures, shifting from a fixed mindset (believing abilities are static) to a growth mindset (believing abilities can be developed).  

Here's a breakdown of the key principles taken from a growth mindset popularized by Stanford University Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck: 

Embracing Challenges: Instead of viewing setbacks as evidence of inability, the Power of Yet reframes them as opportunities for growth and learning. 

Seeing Potential for Growth: The addition of "yet" implies that while a skill or goal may not be achieved now, it is attainable with effort and perseverance. 

Fostering Resilience: By embracing the Power of Yet, individuals develop resilience, learning to persist in the face of obstacles and setbacks 

Shifting from "Can't" to "Can't Yet": This simple linguistic change transforms the perception of limitations, promoting a belief in one's capacity to learn and improve. 

Focusing on Effort and Process: The Power of Yet encourages focusing on the process of learning and the effort required, rather than solely on the outcome. 

Building Confidence: Over time, consistently applying the Power of Yet can build confidence in one's ability to learn and overcome challenges.  

Simply adding the word “yet” to a statement has the power to transform that thought from an “I can’t” failure to one of potential and at EVG we believe every student has unlimited potential. Yet gives a student confidence to persist while making mistakes without giving up. If you would like to partner with the school on this new initiative please feel free to contact me at 239-377-9804, I’d love to talk. It’s going to be a fabulous year!!