Planting the Seeds of Greatness

From the Aug. 28, 2008 "PAW Print" newsletter:

The old saying "you reap what you sow" often may be used with negative connotations, but it just as easily applies to the positive side of things. And considering all the sowing I've seen around Endeavor in this first month, I am so very optimistic about what we will reap by the end of this year in terms of each one of our children growing into their own version of greatness

Of course, we all know that enabling that greatness starts with the seeds that are sown, but also requires nurturing all along the way.

We all have a role in nurturing our children as loving parents, but our other role in nurturing Endeavor and the community we've created around it is equally important. Please continue to use the PAWS calendar on the Web site to sign up for activities you can support. The carpool committee still needs volunteers to help out the few who are doing such an amazing job, and there are still some classrooms with days not covered for lunch & recess.

We've given deserving recognition to the many visible successes, such as the playground fence and the safe and efficient carpool lines. But for all those visible ones, there are just as many less-visible activities that are equally important to creating the kind of school environment that will enable our children to thrive. In membership, we have 70% of families signed up in PAWS. Let's make it 100% by the end of the quarter! Other committees need ideas and/or a few extra helping hands. Do what you can and together we'll ensure the success of our school.

And from my perspective, there is no better achievement of greatness than happy children that reach their full potential. I'll take that greatness anytime.

All the best,
John