In the short advertisement above, the creators do a great job of showing that every big success starts with many smaller successes and originates with an idea. The idea that the current reality can be better. Not just looking at what is, but what could be. It’s about seeing the possibilities and working to make them a reality.
Great educators are able to see the students they work with each day as well as see all the possibilities they can achieve. Like the video above, our students may not see the potential in themselves. This is where teachers can step in and help them dream big and give them the tools and the strategies to help them reach those dreams.
Looking at our current reality is important. But so is looking at the possibilities and dreaming big. It’s also important to recognize that there is no overnight success. Success comes from small moments and building on victories and reflecting on failures. Thank you to all the educators in our building and in classrooms around the world who help students see the possibilities and give them the support to make them realities!
“When you have no fear, the possibilities are endless.” – Jeffree Star
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.” – Mark Twain
“The vast possibilities of our great future will become realities only if we make ourselves responsible for that future.” – Gifford Pinchot
- Monday, November 4: Celebrate Monday Assembly 9:05 AM (Responsibility), Jon presenting at Rotary 12:00-1:15 PM
- Tuesday, November 5: District PD in morning / Building PD in afternoon (No Students)
- Wednesday, November 6: Elementary Principals Meeting 1:00-4:30 PM
- Thursday, November 7: Staff Meeting 8:05 AM
- Monday, November 11: Celebrate Monday Assembly 9:05 AM
- Tuesday, November 12: Achievement Team (Benson) 8:15 AM
- Thursday, November 14: PLC Session 7:50-8:50 AM, PTA Meeting 7:00 PM, Staff Gathering with Social Committee 7:00 PM
- Friday, November 15: Pizza Party with the Principal for top PTA fundraisers!
The Spark of Learning 
Jon, this post is awesome! The video is so perfect when we think about our students and planting seeds that may not come to fruition until they are long out of our daily lives. We must pay attention to opportunities that arrive that don’t seem like they really are opportunities to something greater. Thank you for this timely post!
Best,
Jennifer
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