My mom is a retired elementary school teacher who taught for over 30 years in the school system. She gets really excited about most events in the school year like Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, One Hundred Days of School, etc. However, nothing excites her more than the first day of school.
During this time, she gets nostalgic and breeds words of wisdom to my children. This year, her words were so motivational and potent that I decided to post them on the refrigerator just in case my kids needed a refresher course in the "rules of engagement" according to Grandma.
Grandma's rules include the following:
1. Put God first in everything you do.
2. Be a Good Listener. (Talk less and listen more.)
3. THINK carefully before you talk or express yourself in class or with your friends.
4. Follow directions.
5. Choose friends who will help you and not hurt you.
6. THINK for yourself and make good choices.
7. Study hard and do your best work everyday.
8. Make your parents and yourself proud.
9. Have a great school year!
Of course, these expressions are words to live by. I only hope that my children will enforce them through out this school year. Come on kids...an order has been made so let's have a fantastic, delightful, hardworking, and super SCHOOL YEAR!!!
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