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Daily Student Success Statemen t  " Always Do Right." -Mark Twain Reflection: The student success statement of today is "Always Do Right." by Mark Twain. What I believe this means is that there are certain things you do everyday for example eating, and sleeping. Things you do every week, such as going to school as well as going to the park or exercising. There are also things you do every month such as doing projects or getting your report cards. As well as there are things you do every year for example going for a a check up or celebrating your birthday, but there is this one thing you have to do at ALL times and that is doing what's right. Doing what's right will never fail you in a ny situation and it will leave you very happy. Sometimes if you always behave and do the right thing you can feel appreciated by others and maybe even get rewards for your good deeds. For example if you are walking and you are very hungry and you find a wallet near a...

Thanksgiving Week This past thanksgiving I had a very wonderful time with my family. This thanksgiving we didn't travel anywhere we stayed at home. During this week I worked on my book report about The Hunger Games  which was due today, I did a bit of work each day. Most of the days were regular days, I did regular things such as use my phone, watch television, go to the park, etc. For thanksgiving day we went to our cousins' house; We brought some of the food for example chicken (most of us don't like turkey), chips, soda and they made mashed potatoes, bought candy, etc. My little brother played with my little cousin, my baby cousin was being taken care of by the adults, and my 2 other cousins and I were playing around. We all gathered by the table and enjoyed a delicious thanksgiving dinner. My parents allowed me to stay at their house for the night as we didn't want to stop playing. We played some more, we watched television, and we ate chips until it was 4 a.m. an...

"Develop the attitude of gratitude." -Thomas S. Monson Reflection :  What I believe this quote means is that you must show gratitude in your life. Gratitude means to be thankful for people and things that you love and appreciate. If you don't show gratitude people won't think good of you as a person. That is why you should always show gratitude towards those you care for. Be grateful for your family, because they will always love you. Be grateful for your friends, they will always support you and always understand you. Be grateful for having food, as many people around the world don't have the same chances of eating as you. Be grateful for your home as many people don't have any. Lastly be grateful for your education, because in many parts of the world either they have to pay for education or not have any at all. 

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a holiday that originated as a public festival and is now celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In 1620 Pilgrims had landed on America and settled in an area they named Plymouth south of where Boston is today. That year, those who had immigrated had a harsh winter and rations were very limited. Luckily a native American named Squanto helped them how to grow many things and also how to hunt and fish. In 1621 the grateful pilgrims invited the native Americans to an autumn harvest feast that is now known as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. The tradition has continued for hundreds of years since and is celebrated with lots of delicious food and wine. Thanksgiving celebration has lost much of its original religious significa...

Daily Student Success Statement  Lou holtz   Can people trust me to do   what's right?                       Am I committed to doing             my very best? Do I treat people the way           I want to be treated?  "If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail." Refection:  What I believe this quote means is that if you are doing the previous things stated you will never in life. If you plan on succeeding in life then you must have full commitment, which means to always do as much as you can to help your cause or improve; For example if you join a club, going everyday and participating is showing commitment. You must earn trust from people, which means that you know people can count on you to help them; For example if you know a classmate can trust you to do your part on an assi...

Daily Student Success Statement  "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."  - President John F. Kennedy  Reflection:  I think that this quote means that healthy bodies equal healthy minds. That means that in order to do good in school,concentrate, and work correctly you must also engage in physical activity. Physical activity is important at any age, whether in your free time or in P.E. class. No matter you arge, race, or sex you should definitely engage in physical activity at least one hour a day. Whether you go exercise in the gym, go run or play in the park, play a sport, exercise in P.E. class, or simply dance and play around you must always exercise. Although you may think that exercising and education aren't related you are not right....

Veterans Day Definition:   Veterans Day is a day to celebrate and thank all those who serve and have served honorably in the military. It is mostly a day to honor living veterans for their service to this country, to acknowledge their contribution to our national security are noticed and appreciated, as well as to emphasize the fact that all those who served in the military have sacrificed and done their duty. When is it? Veterans Day’s date varies by year, but this year, in 2017, it takes place November 10. In 2016 it took place on November 11, and in 2018 it will take place in November 12. What is the purpose? The purpose of Veterans Day is to celebrate those who have worked or currently work in the military that are still alive. Why is it important to show honor? It is important to show honor on Veterans Day? because it shows we appreciate those who have made great sacrifices to preserve or freedom and to get rid of all threats that may affect our personal security...

"Kindness is the essence of greatness." - Joseph B. Wirthlin  Reflection:  I believe that this quote means that without kindness there is no greatness. Kindness is needed to maintain the world at peace and at a calm feeling. Without kindness there would be lots of accidents and maybe even an anarchy. One simple act of kindness can make someone's day, and making them feel happy. No matter if you are feeling great because you were the one to show kindness or because you are the one that received the kindness from someone else. Little things like giving someone your seat or your turn, helping them, opening a door for someone, or simply telling them you care about them can change someone's day and will cause you to be a great person.If you show kindness then you might influence someone to display kindness as well, and the kindness will spread fast. If there was kindness everywhere there would be less problems around the world and we would live  ha...

My weekend This weekend I had a fun time as it was my little brother's birthday and we celebrated him. He turned 5 years old this Saturday, and we went to this park/lake around half an hour away from our house. Most of my family including parents, cousins, aunts, and uncles, as well as some of his pre-school friends. We rode bikes around the large park, we fed the ducks,  we played in the playgrounds around the lakes, and we ate lots of delicious food. I really enjoyed spending time with my family and playing games, and I really look forward to going to that park with my family again.  

Welcome To My Blog Hello, my name is Alfredo Torres and I am a 9th grader at Linda Marquez High School HPIAM.