Saturday, August 27, 2011

Starting With a Clean Slate

In Victorian times, students used slate boards in the classroom. Every morning, as a new day began, students would start with a shiny clean slate.

Today a "clean slate" indicates a fresh new start. I hope you will start this school year with confidence and excitement. And I hope that you are determined to do your very best work, and to make the most of this clean slate.

Here are a few suggestions.

  • Take charge of your schedule, and don't rely on others to get you out of bed or to prompt you to do your homework.
  • Complete assignments right away and avoid the urge to procrastinate.
  • Keep yourself on track with checklists.
  • Find the right tool for time management and commit to using it faithfully.

This school can be the best year ever. Be excited!


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