Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection.  It’s a time to stop and think about all the wonderful gifts we’ve been given throughout the year.  After losing my father last year, I had a difficult time this year looking forward to the holidays. However, after examining what I enjoy most about the holidays, I was able to recall some of the greatest lessons he taught me.  It’s often easy to look at what we don’t have but looking at what we still have can often escape our thoughts.  While it is certain that I miss my father and always will, I am grateful for the legacy he has left for me and my children.

Reflect on what you are grateful for most this year.

Accept. Act. Accelerate.

Many of you have written that you desire to make a difference–that you truly want to change your world.  In her article, “People Know They Matter When” by Angela Maiers, she offers suggestions using “Accept. Act. Accelerate.”  Read the article, and  write about how our school or community might be different everyone–staff, students, and teachers–“[chose] everyday to offer, thank, encourage, inspire, and let others know you notice and believe in them.”  Maybe our school already does this, then how can we take what we’ve accomplished in school into our community.  Remember to use good descriptive details–figurative and concrete language.