Kindness

“Kindness is the essence of greatness.” This was a quote said by Joseph B Wirthlin. This statement means that doing the right thing is you being a good person. You doing good deeds leads you to success. Being kind, responsible, honest, respectful, loyal are all an essence of greatness. For instance an essence of kindness that has came from me is volunteering at a place to give food to the homeless. Sometimes I don’t even volunteer. My mom and I will sometimes buy food, snacks and water to give out ourselves. I have also taken care of my grandmother when she had surgery and my mom was off to work. It was during summer and I would go over her house to help her clean, cook her some soup and do as much as I possibly could. These are the things that give an essence of greatness.

Thanksgiving Week

Last week for Thanksgiving break I joined my aunt to go see her daughter’s soccer game. Unfortunatley the other team canceled and I never got to see her play. The day after I went  shopping to the market to buy groceries for Thanksgiving dinner. When we got home my mom started cooking the food with the help of my aunt and my grandmother. I reunited with the rest of my family. For instance, my cousins, my uncles, aunt, and grandparents. We all sat at our dining table as a big family, gave thanks for all that we have, and ate delicious food. We had ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, pie, etc. We then played a few games all together. I watched a movies with my brothers and cousin while the adults talked in the living room. Then we didn’t go to sleep until two in the morning. The next day we woke up exhausted and didn’t feel like doing much. So we layed in bed all day with our blankets watching movies and it fit perfect with the cold weather. Then I catched up on all of  my homework. During the night i went out to the park and ran a few miles. That was pretty much the overall story of my Thanksgiving break.

Don't do it Don't say it

"If it is not right, do not do it; If it is not true, don't say it.'' This quote was stated by Marcus Aurelius. I agree with this quote because you doing what is not right can get you into trouble. Or saying what is not true will have fatal reprecusions. This statement is informing you not to do something that you later on regret. Or don't do something that you know is wrong but is popular. Don't lie to someone because you don't know what to say. For example, if a group of friends are going to ditch school and they ask you to join, you should not accept because it isn't the right thing to do. If they ask you, you shouldn't even have friends like that. Or if there are rumors spreading around in school about your friend and you know it is not true and if she asks you, you shouldn't continue the rumors, you should stop them.

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Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies..It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving day on November. For more than two centuries, days of Thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. Thanksgiving is the time to be with your family and appreciate the things you have.

Personally I am thankful for many things. Sometimes it may not seem like it but I appreciate everything I have. One of the many things I am thankful for is having good health. I may not be the ‘’healthiest’’ person but I have good health. I’m also thankful for having the best family. My family sometimes manages to get me what I want, but always makes sure I have what I need. I’m thankful for having a roof over my head. I’m thankful for having another plate with food on my table. I’m also thankful for having supportive, funny, encouraging, loving friends by my side.

Student Success Statement

“Doing what is right, fair, and honorable is more important than winning or losing.’’ This statement was stated by Chick Moorman. I agree with the quote Chick Moorman said. Doing what is right is being honest, respectful, loyal, responsible etc. When you choose the right you will feel great instead of feeling lousy when you lie or are disrespectful. For instance, if you cheat on a test from a honest hardworking student, having the exact same answers your teacher will eventually find out. Let’s assume she ask both of you if you cheated. You respond with the answer of no when you obviously did, and you get away with it. It is better getting a zero on the test than feeling like a cheater and having that thought in your conscience. If you are honest you will mentally win. If you lied but received a high score, you lose.

Honesty

The quote “Honesty is the best policy’’ was once stated by Mark Twain. This quote is stating that if you choose to lie it won’t get you anywhere. If you choose to tell the truth good things will come out of this. Honesty is better than telling a lie. No matter how hurtful the truth is. Lieing can send you to the principle’s office, a bad note home, punishment at home. Lieing has negative consequences. On the other hand, telling the truth has rewards.Even if it didnt have rewards it is the right thing to do. This is why i agree with the quote Mark Twain stated, ‘’Honesty is the best policy.’’

Veterans Day

Veterans day is an official US public holiday observed annually that honors military veterans. Veterans day occurs on November 11. The purpose of veterans day is to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war. It is important to continue honoring veterans because it is a way of acknowledging the sacrifices they have made while serving their country. Some ways to show respect to veterans is to fly your flag American Flag, or you can attend a veterans day event.

I think that veterans day is a good way to honor and appreciate the fact that people did good deeds for us now while sacrificing their life for us. These veterans deserve to be complimented and thanked for the outstanding work they have accomplished. It is a day where people should be more respectful to one another. We shouldn’t see this day as a day off of school. We need to take the time to appreciate what they have done for this country.

Student Success Statement

W.Clement Stone once said that there are 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity. Number 1 was, having the courage to say no. The second key was to have the courage to face the truth. The final key was to do the right thing because it is right. I personally agree with W. Clement Stone. I agree with these steps/keys to having integrity because integrity means being honest and having strong moral principles. Everything key that Clement said applies to having integrity.

Student Success Statement

Shall be Wise

‘’He that walketh with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.’’ This statement seems accurate to me. I personally agree with this quote because if you hang out with a group of people who are respectful, responsible, honest, etc. you will learn from that group of people and follow their characteristics. Although if you are involved with people who smoke, drink,      or are rude, you will be influenced in a bad manner. So it is better to choose the option where you have a future ahead of you. If you choose the group where you get influence wrong, your life won’t be going anywhere. If you choose the right there will be opportunities everywhere for you.

Student Success Statement

To do Good

‘’The best recreation is to do good.” This statement was stated by William Penn. This statement means that to do something new it is better to do it good than bad. For example, lets say you’re trying to ride a bike. You should at least try before complaining and getting scared. You shouldn’t just sit on the bike and wait for it to magically ride itself or get scared. I agree with William Penn. “The best recreation is to do good.”