Thoughts from Mr. Cox – May 8

GS Students,

Every day with each of you is like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day… Thank you for being you, and bringing a smile to my face!

I had the privilege of getting to chaperone another prom this past Saturday evening. I was so impressed with how well behaved all of the students were, and enjoyed the fun that they had enjoying this night together. I am so proud of everyone that attended, and reminded yet again of how proud I am to be able to work with such awesome individuals. Thank you for being so great!

Also during this past week my oldest son turned 10 years old… my goodness how time flies. Another reminder of the importance of enjoying the time we have, and filling it with things that will make tomorrow better. We went to a Barnstormers game and for one night I let him stay up late, eat a lot of junk food, and be as loud as he wanted. It was a really cool night.

Reminders:

  • As the school year winds down and the weather improves, please be sure that your attire at school is not in violation of the dress code. Also, hold yourselves accountable to continuing to abide by the expectations as they relate to earbuds/headphones, hats, and phones. You all know the expectations, and no one should have to ask you to abide by them.

Teacher Spotlight:

  • Today signals the end of Teacher Appreciation Week… I would like to personally extend my gratitude and thanks to the staff at our high school. They are passionate and enthusiastic, and role models for all of you. They hold themselves accountable to the high expectations we have for each of you, and devote their time and energy to inspiring each of you be the best you can be with the desire to leave a meaningful impact on your life. Please take a moment today to personally thank your teachers in person, or through an email of gratitude.

Personal Challenge:

There are so many people who seem to be able to justify poor actions and decisions by lamenting about how someone else did something wrong first. That is such a weak argument. People will never stop being mean, or saying and doing thoughtless things. That is a truth about life… no matter where you go, there will be mean and thoughtless people. If we accept that it makes sense for us to give them what they deserve when they behave in this manner, than our entire world will be full of mean, thoughtless people. It is absolutely necessary that good people join together and stand up for things that can bring healing, peace, and a real satisfaction, enjoyment, and fulfillment in life.

Yes there bad in the world, and yes some bad things have been happening, but the question we should all ask ourselves before acting is whether or not of our response will bring about a solution that improves the situation. Be a source of good… be a person who makes the place you are in better… be a person who gives others the benefit of the doubt, understanding that life is tough, and some of the toughest people to get along with are the ones who need your forgiveness and patience the most. Be a person who works hard, treats others well, doesn’t give up when things get tough, keeps their head up when times are tough… and always remember that the only way that life will get better is if you do things that have a chance of making tomorrow better.

Two wrongs do not make a right (give others better than they deserve), life is not always fair (even when you do everything right, bad things can still happen) , and the only person responsible for your actions is you (don’t place the blame on others when what you are currently reaping is the result of what you have sown). My challenge to you is to be honest with yourself about how well you do at the three things listed in the previous sentence, and then work toward growing in those areas.

Keep on rockin’!

Mr. Cox

Assistant Principal
Garden Spot High School

 

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