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The Power to Make a Difference STRIVE for Greatness December/January. STRIVE. S chools/students T aking R esponsibility for I mportant V alues of E xcellence for greatness. A Clarion Call. A clear, compelling inspirational appeal to accomplish something significant.
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The Power to Make a DifferenceSTRIVE for GreatnessDecember/January
STRIVE S chools/students T aking R esponsibility for I mportant V alues of E xcellence for greatness
A Clarion Call A clear, compelling inspirational appeal to accomplish something significant.
What can I do to make a difference? The STRIVE spotlight for December/January is on: • Caring • Industriousness • Service/Community Involvement
STRIVE 65 Focus 3. Congratulate a classmate 6. Be a good listener 12. Use kind words 17. Ask how others are and listen for the answer 20. Forgive other people for their mistakes 31. Read 20 to 60 minutes every day 38. Turn in quality work 40. Practice new skills until you get them right 41. Help without being asked – do more than what is required 58. Volunteer to help
Quotes by Mother Teresa “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” “I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?” “If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
Quotes about Service “To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” Douglas Adams “That service is the noblest which is rendered for its own sake.”Mohandas Gandhi “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”Mohandas Gandhi
The Power to Make a Difference • Choose one of the following topics: • I show others that I care. • I am involved in community service. • Create a personal action plan to make a difference: • Choose one simple goal. Keep it simple and attainable. • List the steps to achieve your goal. • Choose a deadline. • Follow your plan. • Celebrate your success.
The Power to Make a Difference • Small Groups Discussion • Share with your small group and ask for positive feedback – ideas, thoughts for improving, etc. • Keep track of your progress.
The Reward A better America – “Within the character of the citizen, lies the welfare of the nation.”Cicero