The Just ASK 2013 Opening of School Checklist

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Principals are often called upon to represent their school at community events. One of my favorite memories as a principal is attending the Optimist Club dinners where I had the opportunity to honor an outstanding teacher from our school. In addition to the privilege of paying tribute to an esteemed educator, I recall that part of the evening's ritual was to have members and guests recite the Optimist Creed. I was so inspired by its outlook and encouraging words that I placed my copy in a prominent place in my office so I could reread it over time. As you access the Just ASK 2013 Opening of School Checklist and begin planning for the 2013-2014 school year, may theOptimist Creed inspire you as it did me.

The Optimist Creed

Promise yourself...
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

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