“The Harris Bell is just that: a bell. It resides just
outside the MEWA Principal’s office and is there for the occasions when
students achieve success and earn the right to "Ring the Bell." This
honor is relative to a student accomplishing something significant, which could
be completing their last class to earn their diploma; earning their GED; or for
some of our students, simply passing all their classes for the first term ever.
It is our hope that to "Ring the Bell" will become a fun and thoughtful
reward in celebration of students who are getting on track or performing
great feats. We also look forward to the potential community building that may
result when students in the building hear the bell and come calling to see who
is celebrating a recent achievement.” –John Kitchens
While the Harris Bell celebrates the success of our students,
it is important to look at what success is.
What is your success? Do you ever
reach a point of maximum success, or do you take the time to celebrate life’s
little achievements? Think back to when
you were younger. Success was often
found in something small, such as crossing the street for the first time
without holding the hand of a parent.
Perhaps success was riding a bike down the driveway without training
wheels. These achievements may seem
small in hindsight, but at the time, they were huge moments of pride. Now think about what success means to you
now, and where that success will lead in the future. Prepare for your success by writing goals,
benchmarks for a greater achievement.
Talk with your counselor about how to reach these goals. The most important thing is to hold yourself
accountable; don’t let others tell you what your success should be and find the
will within yourself to make a dream a reality.
Remember the ME in MEWA; at Metro East you come first.
Important Announcements…
MEWA
is starting a student leadership club. This club will be open to all students! The
focus of the club will be to build leadership skills for those who join. Our first meeting is Thursday, October 17 at 1:30
PM at MEWA. Ms. Norrander will be the
staff sponsor with Mr. May-Varas and Dr. Gray assisting.
MEWA
is starting a parent booster group. Our
first meeting will be held Wednesday October 16 at 6:00 PM at MEWA. Participation in this group is open to all
MEWA parents, grandparents, guardians, and staff members. The focus of this group will be to organize
and support activities that promote our school and provide enrichment and
growth opportunities for students and staff.
