JANUARY: HAVING GRIT

[EACH MONTH, LEADLINES FEATURES AN ACTIVITY, RESOURCE GUIDE AND CORRESPONDING CURRICULUM LESSON THAT MATCH THE MONTH'S THEME.]

THIS MONTH'S NEWS AND NOTES

Student-to-Student: GRIT

Welcome back to school Michigan student leaders! I hope you all had a relaxing, and re-energizing break. We have made it through the first half of the school year, and are onto a new calendar year which probably means finals and end of the semester tasks are upon you, and maybe you’re making some New Year's resolutions; I think that makes this the perfect time to introduce this months topic of GRIT! 

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth 

From the Archives – Tom Heethuis, Adviser Liaison

We made it to January and have flipped the calendar to 2020.  This is the time of resolutions, semester exams and Regional Connect Conferences.  When I was a student council advisor, January provided an opportunity to reflect on the year so far, and draft some plans and strategies for the remainder of the year.  It was always important to remind student leaders that their job was only half done at this point.  Finishing strong in the second semester lays a solid foundation for the next year and allows the seniors a chance to build on their legacy.

10 Actions to Increase your Happiness (by Jake Kelfer)

When looking for fun resources that advisers could share with their student leaders, I came across this quick guide to improving one’s happiness. Use this guide as a fun way to kick off the new year with your student leaders! Have students make a point sheet and track how many they can complete each day! Happy New Year and Happy new YOU!

MASSP - MASC/MAHS Year in Review

Each year we strive to offer more dedicated programs, superior resources and the very best services to our members across the state of Michigan. Check out a quick review of the 2019 year from MASSP and MASC/MAHS by clicking the link below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 2020 Student Leadership State Conference

Only a few months away! We have been working tirelessly to bring you the very best student-driven conference experience! Below are some important dates on upcoming deadlines and notices for the State Conference. For full information, visit the State Conference webpage:

• January 10 - Individual Participation Registration form and final numbers are due January 10
• January 14 - Amway Grand Hotel room cut-off (Amway Grand Hotel Reservation Form link is currently posted on the states webpage. Make sure to DOWNLOAD this form and send directly to the Amway Grand. Full instructions online.)
• January 15 - Adviser State Conference Survival Guide email will be sent your way!
• February 10 – Arrival and Departure Plans due to Amway (forms inside Adviser State Conference Survival Guide)

Due Onsite at Registration - Behavior and Medical Form information (for each student and adviser)

Award Deadlines

The 2020 MASC/MAHS State Leadership Awards are ready for your submissions! Whether you want to nominate for Adviser of the year or take on the challenge of being presented the prestigious “Award of Excellence”, our award program honors the work and passion of Michigan student programs. For more information on our entire Awards program, click the link below.

Postmarked submissions: Due February 3 | Digital Submissions: Due February 6

Regional Resource Folder

All regional attendees are treated with the added bonus of external student and adviser resources. Tis’ the season of sharing and we wanted everyone to have access to important resources and our state-wide student showcase presentations. Enjoy!

Student Showcase Presentations – LAST CALL

Have your students present a showcase session at an upcoming Regional event! Student Showcase Presentations allow for students to present the very best in programming currently being executed in your school. All presentations are due 1 week prior to your Regional event. For more information on presenting at an upcoming Regional Connect event, click the link below.

Michigan Student Voice – LAST CALL

Back and better than ever, Michigan Student Voice was a huge hit last year and we look to build on it for 2020! This concept is designed to give students the platform to create and present a keynote presentation centered around the theme: Join the Movement – How to Empower for Change. All presentations are due 3 business days prior to your Regional event.

Join the Michigan Student Board of Delegates – DUE SOON!

Applications to join the Michigan Student Board of Delegates are due March 13th! Take your leadership skills to the next level, working with student leaders all across the state. Student BOD members engage in promoting student opportunities, creating and facilitating leadership curriculum, designing new MASC/MAHS events and so much more! For more information, check out the Michigan Student Board of Delegates webpage.

Events Calendar

Newly added to the MASC/MAHS Michigan Student Leadership website is a running list of student events and opportunities for member schools! Designate one student leader as your “MASC/MAHS Liaison” and keep up to date with upcoming events and important information! 

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