Student Success Statement

“Kindness is the essence of greatness.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Reflection:

This quote is giving us the key to greatness. In order to achieve greatness you need to be kind and show kindness to everyone around you. For example if you want to get good grades on the report card you need to show kindness to you teachers and show them you care. Another example is if you want to be known as a respected person you need to be kind to everyone and show them that you are a good person. Wherever you go kindness is always going to be needed in order to achieve greatness.

Thanksgiving Weekend

My thanksgiving weekend was full of smiles and laughter. On Monday I hung out with my friends all day and we were having fun. Finally when the night came to an end I ended up sleeping over at my friend's house and we stayed up late. The rest of my week was uneventful except for hanging out with my friends and family. The when thanksgiving came we ended up going over to my aunt’s house. While we were waiting for the food to finish my our family was talking and laughing. When the food was done we helped to take it out to the table. Everyone at until they couldn’t eat anymore. We all ended up having full stomachs to the point where we had bloated bellies. Then it was Black Friday, me and my little brother had went to Target but didn’t bvy anything. After  that Saturday came along and we took that time to do homework but got distracted and started procrastinating. In the end I only finished half of my English homework leaving me to do it on Sunday. Since the Monday before my group had planned to go to Chuckie Cheese and the day had finally come that we were able to go. At 1 we headed there but sadly found out that you needed an adult to enter, which crushed  our dreams. So we just wandered around heading to Shakey’s instead. At the end of the night all of us were glad that we had decided to head there instead. We now have memories that none of us will ever forget.

Student Success Statement

“Manners maketh man.”

William Wykeham

Reflection:

This quote tells us that our manners make us who we are and how we act. It tells us that if we have good manners then we will know as a good person. On the other hand if we have bad manners then we will act rebellious and be know as a bad person.  An example of having good manners is saying please and thank you, which will make you into a person that has respect for other people. Another example of having good manners is cleaning up for yourself by doing this you will be organized and be a clean person. On the other hand an example of having bad manners is leaving a mess once you are going to leave by doing this you are showing that you are a messy and irresponsible person. Also an example of having bad manners is using things without permission ,when you do this you show that you don’t have respect for other people’s property. It isn’t always your fault that you act the way you do because our parents raise us the way they want to raise us. When parents raise you with good manners then you are going to be a good person but if your parents decide to raise you without manner fs and respect then that is the way you're going to live. Manners are important because they show that you are polite and know how to be responsible. After all wouldn’tg you be more comfortable hiring someone with manners?

Student Success Statement

“If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.”

Marcus Aurelius

Reflection:

This statement is telling us to not cause bad things to happen if they are bad. For example if your friend told you to tell the teacher that one of your peer cheated on the test but you know it is a lie then do not say it. Another example is you wanting to really get something from the store but can’t buy it and your mind is telling you to steal it then do not do it because you know that stealing is wrong. Also an example would be you wanting to say that your sibling hit you so they can get in trouble, do not say it because you know that it is not true. Lastly an example would be wanting to break something and blame someone else, you should not do it because you know the person is innocent so it would be wrong. This quote is a way of leading yourself to be a good person and choosing the right decisions. On the other hand if you are a CTR person then you do not have to worry about making the right decisions. In the end you should know your right from wrong and be able to choose the right no matter how much temptation wants you to do the wrong thing. When you know your action is bad then you should not do it because every bad action you do leads to a repercussion. Striving to always CTR is  a good way to lead a great life.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving first started when the pilgrims invited local  Native Americans to share a meal with them. Something new I found out was that Thanksgiving didn’t become an annual holiday until 200 years after that first meal. That first meal was a 3 day festival celebrating the pilgrims first successful harvest. Pilgrims killed 5 deer a presents for the colonists. Another interesting fact I learned was that there was no turkey or potatoes present in the first meal. The celebration was not repeated until years later. Our president at the time ,George Washington, announced the first ever Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday November 26th, 1789. However Thanksgiving did not become a National Holiday until the 19th century. Sara Josepha Hale started a 30 year position to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday. She also published recipes for pumpkin pie, stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, and cranberry sauce. President Abraham Lincoln announced during the Civil War that Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. It was George H.W Bush who stated that there would be a pardon turkey every November.

Student Success Statement

“Doing what is right, fair, and honorable is more important than winning or losing.’’

Chick Moorman

Refection:

This statement means that when you are doing any action loosing or winning is not important but what is important is make sure that it is the right thing to do. For example, you can be taking a test and it doesn’t matter if you get a good score or bad score as long as you took it fairly. Another example is that you can be competing in a race but without caring is you win or lose as long as you played fairly. No matter what you are competing in you should always make sure you aref CTR. Even if you really want to win something you should not CTW to do it. If you CTR you should never worry that you could get in trouble or get caught. .  

Student Success Statement

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

Henry Ward Beecher

Reflection:

This quote means that you are responsible for everything you do. It also tells us that you should never come up with an excuse as to why you did or did not do something. An example of you being responsible for everything you do is when you break something admitting you broke it and not blaming anyone else. Also an example for not coming up with excuses is not doing your homework and saying that you didn’t do it because you didn’t understand the work or that there was no time to finish it. If you become responsible for everything you do then you will learn not to do bad things because you will face the consequences. When you are responsible for everything you do you gain trust which will help you in life. By coming up with excuses for yourself then you learn not to do things and there will always be a reason why. If you come up with excuses then you will go backwards in life and not achieve everything that can be yours. In life you should always aim for going forward and not backwards. CTR can help you make sure that harm will never come your way and you will always receive opportunities.  

Veterans Day

What is veterans day?

Veterans day is celebrated to honor the end of World War 1 and to honor the veterans and victims of the war.

When is it?

Veterans day is celebrated on November 11.

What is the purpose?

The purpose is to honor those who were harmed in the war, either physically or emotionally.

Why is it important to show honor?

It is important because people fought to keep our ancestors safe and without them we may not be alive today.   

List several ways to show honor and respect on Veterans Day.

• Saying thank you
• Placing flowers/flags on the grave of a veteran
• Making a donation to the USO
• Wearing a yellow ribbon

An interesting fact about veterans day is that from 1971 to 1977 Veterans Day was celebrated on the fourth Monday of October.

Reflection:

I feel that celebrating Veterans Day is a great idea because people risked their lives and fought for our ancestors and without them we wouldn’t be alive today. People who fought in the war didn’t know they were going to make it out alive yet still went for our protection. It is great to celebrate it because many people died in the war or are family so it affects both. I feel that the people who were in the war were brave people and deserve to be remembered and celebrated. I think everyone should do something to help living veterans because they already struggled and shouldn’t have to be afraid that they can’t pay rent or afford food. All veterans should be honored and respected because they fought to keep us safe without worrying about their lives first. We should take time to honor the veterans because they have done so much for us and should get a thank you at the least. So that is why I think celebrating veterans day is a good idea.  

Student Success Statement

“These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity:

1. Have the courage to say no.
2. Have the courage to face the truth.
3. Do the right things because it is right.”

W. Clement Stone

Reflection:

This quote is telling you the 3 things to do in order to have integrity in your life. First, is to have courage to say no which means knowing what is right and wrong and choosing to do the right and not wrong. Second, is to have courage to face the truth which means that you choose the right over wrong and it doesn’t matter how many people stand with you. Third, is to do the right thing because it is right which means that you are doing the right without expecting a reward in the end. An example for the first one is declining a cigarette if one of your friends were to offer one because you know it is bad. Also an example for the second one is stating that you broke something and not blaming it on anyone else or anything. Lastly and example for the third one is choosing to pick something up when dropped on the floor without expecting to keep it or get rewarded. If you have the three keys in your life ten you will live a happy life full of obedience. On the other hand if you choose to disobey then you will have consequences and will live a life without integrity. If you choose the right you will never have to worry about living a life full of integrity.

Student Success Statement

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”

Proverbs 13:20

Reflection:
This quote means that if you choose to be around smart people then you will  be smart. On the other hand if you choose to be around foolish people then you will be foolish. An example is that if you decide to be friends with kind people then you will learn to be kind and have manners. Hower if you choose to be friends with bad people then you will start to do bad things. The people you are around reflect yourself. So when people say choose wisely it is the truth because you are choosing with path you want to go down. A true friend will never wish harm to you, but people that aren’t your friends will lead you to harm.Yes you do have a choice on what your actions are and no one can force you to do anything but the people you call your friends can influence your choices. The friends you decide to have is the path you decide to take. If you choose to have CTR friends then harm will never come to you.