... they also hate lifting boxes apparently.
A funny thing happened this weekend. I received an email from a senior NHS member who suddenly found herself short of Chapter Service hours despite her best efforts. Knowing there's only two days to go, she was wondering if there was any other way she could fill that gap with another chapter service project.
I knew that I could just ask the student to sort some binders or something for me, but I didn't think that was in the spirit of Chapter Service. As in, no one would know that this student was giving her time to me because she wanted to uphold the standards of our organization.
Instead, I decided I would shoot an email out to your teachers, principals, counselors, and staff. I knew it was short notice, but I also knew there's lots to do at the end of the year. Plus, I know that when a kid is in need, (and probably more importantly when a kid respectfully asks for help with the need) by nature we want to reach out and do whatever we can. I thought maybe two or three folks would have an idea for this one student...
Within 2 hours I had 6 requests for this one student to help out, and the requests are still coming in.
Here's my request, I'd to turn the tables on this moment. Whether you need hours or not, would you consider reaching out to these teachers this week and helping them finish their year relaxed and rejuvenated?
Working with students like you really boosts us and reminds us what a great job we have. I don't want to let my teacher team down.
Check the Teacher Task Google doc, sign up for a task that interests you. If you need hours, take 'em. If you don't, who cares? These teachers have worked hard to make your year what it was, I think you will enjoy these times to work with them as fellow colleagues sharing the same goal: Finishing this year right, and excited for the next one.
