Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life. – Sophia Loren

Perseverance is being rejected 9 times and succeeding on the 10th attempt. – Gene Bedley

CLOVERLY CUBS’ CODE Parents … Students … Staff … Community I will respect others’ rights and property. Keep hands, feet, and all objects to myself. I will be a respectful listener. Respect others’ opinions. I will be a responsible person. Complete all work on time and make good honest choices. I will make wise decisions…. Read more »

If you can get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed. Begin where you are; work where you are. The hour which you are now wasting, dreaming of some far off success, may be crowded with grand possibilities. The first essential of success is that you begin. Once you have started,… Read more »

Gary Avants Bautista Creek Elementary School Hemet, CA 92543 Recently I took some of Gene Bedley’s advice concerning students in my ED classroom. He explained to me the concept of Asset Building or helping students to understand the unique gifts and abilities they have instead of focusing on their problems. Many of my students come… Read more »

My success and my beliefs I owe to those chosen to teach. My heart’s filled with gratitude! When I really stop and think about it, “All I know,” I’d be lost without it. I’m giving credit where it’s due. Thank a teacher for just taking the time. Thank a teacher for improving your life. Everybody… Read more »

What better way to spark a spirited debate on ethics with youngsters than by using the complex messages often found in fairy tales? Children enjoy a cozy familiarity with fairy tales. By basing your discussion of ethics on fairy tales, you are launching from common ground. Children aged eight and older typically are ready for… Read more »

The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door. “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” “Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the man. “Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?” “That’s none of your business! What makes… Read more »

An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity. – Winston Churchill

The difference that makes a difference! Heredity Circumstances Disability Discrimination Environment It’s none of these but rather