Dear Families,
LET’S COMMIT TO PERSEVERE /// Push to Persevere is all about trying again when things get hard. Students will learn that they can take steps to persevere when tasks, responsibilities, or passions become challenging by focusing on the positive outcome.
GRIT IS A SUPERPOWER /// Learning that sometimes we must keep trying, even when a task or responsibility is not our favorite thing, will help students persevere and not give up throughout the hard parts of life. Perseverance is a choice and can be a guiding post for students not to become discouraged by their challenges. Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by unforeseen struggles is normal. Perseverance does not require us to avoid our emotions, in fact, it requires us to feel them. When we have a high value or interest in a goal, it is easier to keep going. Instead of relying solely on our own capabilities, God provides us His strength.
Key Verses
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:25
“Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
GOAL: To take steps to persevere when tasks, responsibilities, or passions become challenging.
PRACTICE PERSEVERANCE TOGETHER /// By intentionally having conversations about difficult obstacles that you have overcome, your student can begin to see how they can practice perseverance as well. Consider talking about how you have persevered. Here are a few thoughts to get you started, share a time when you:
- pursued your dream or passion
- got out of your comfort zone
- used a growth mindset mentality
- had to complete a task or responsibility that was not your favorite
When kids learn friendship, they learn it for life!
Peace,
Marlena Templet, LMHC, NCC
School Counselor
