Do you remember Johnny Appleseed, the folk hero? Johnny crossed the Ohio Valley on his westward journey carrying apple seeds in his leather satchel. Wherever he went, Johnny cast seeds on the fertile land. Years passed before his purposeful plan bore fruit trees for others to enjoy. Johnny knew the secret joy of planting trees… Read more »
Nolan loves dirt. He loves to smear his little fingers in whatever gooey muck he can get his little fingers into. If there is a puddle he will splash in it, if there’s a chunk of thick brown soil he will attempt to insert his limbs as far as they will go. And up till… Read more »
Speech About a Disabled Son At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: “When not interfered with by outside influences, everything… Read more »
Using the items listed below. Rate yourselves with the “consistently, sometimes, or never” scale. I suggest that you discuss it together and encourage everyone to be open, honest, and of course, respectful. I hope it will help you focus on important issues and improve the “climate” at your house. Circle the best description after you… Read more »
To Help Others A lack of stray pennies in the halls of the Franklin Township School has nothing to do with efficient janitors. The entire school population has been picking up the pennies as it works to collect money for Pennies for Peace. The nonprofit raises pennies — and only pennies — to fund education… Read more »
What you have in the life of a nation you must first put into its schools. – Von Humbolt
The most important human endeavor is striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depends on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to our lives. – Albert Einstein
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground. “That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. “He’s a fine looking boy” the man said. “That’s my son on the… Read more »
My youngest son is severely handicapped by Autism. His speech is limited. He cannot relate well to other people. Learning is difficult for him. The smallest problems can seem like the end of the world to him emotionally. Tiny changes frustrate and upset him greatly. His life is limited in many ways. Still, when he… Read more »
Cedar Park Elementary School The Cedar Park Elementary School has included their core values in their Behavior Code. 1. Play Safely Physical roughness is not allowed. Follow bicycle rules. 2. Be Respectful *for self *for others *for your environment 3.Be a Friend Share. Talk things out. Treat everyone as you wish to be treated. 4…. Read more »
