Back to School for PS: Aug 18, 2013

Thinking of all my AR teacher-friends, students, and parents of those students. This time of year I get all emotional for you guys. New school years are so amazing; the atomosphere of hopeful anticipation, the new bulletin boards, the fresh paint and clean floors, the knowledge that right around the corner creeps the cool crisp air caressing your skin as you rush out the door to meet the morning, the spirit of football season putting a lil pep in everyone's step, new back-packs and pencils, new clothes and hair-cuts... Altogether, there is such a timeless beauty that accompanies back-to-school time. Enjoy it, it is these moments that I miss "going back to school." Teachers, love your kids up, you may be the only chance they have to experience unconditional love, hug them! Be real with them, they appreciate it. Take note of those kids that don't have new shoes or fresh hair-cuts-love them just a little more every day. Please make sure those kids know that they are coming back tomorrow to a teacher who ADORES them. Imagine that YOU are the one shot the child has at gaining confidence in their abilities, and in why they are here on Earth, God has put YOU into this exact place at this very moment in time to BE LIGHT, not just phonics, history, or math...Students, appreciate your teachers, do your work on time. You will never know how much time they invest in you, and I promise you-being a student is as EASY as its ever gonna be. Don't let status quo morph you into anyone you weren't meant to be, know yourself and don't budge. These kids you know now, will not be your company always-don't change for them. Parents, make sure your kids are compassionate. Teach them to love the dirty smelly kid, and to sacrifice popularity for the sake of showing love. Also, if drama seems to occur around your child often, more than likely-it's your kid who is causing it... Oh yes parents, teachers don't make jazz up, do not trust your child over a morally responsible adult, a teacher has NO reason to lie to you. Side with the authority figure unless there is evidence, please! Love to all and I hope you can sleep well tonight-I have butterflies in my tummy for all of you.