Ofttimes

Ofttimes we worry and perplex
Upon grave subjects so complex
Childhood of birthdays and cupcakes
Threshold to chances of mistakes
Now dreams and hopes and longing thought
Lead us onto paths more than not

This season explodes with knowledge
And we must seek high goals full-fledged
With high goals we’re not left to chance
We’re robust- we sing and we dance
Be humble and pray and be true,
Be grateful and smart and clean too
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We know what is right
We know what is true
Repent and be bright,
With God we belong

We know what is right
We know what is true
With these goals of light,
We’ve help to be strong

Verse 1] Ofttimes we worry and perplex Upon grave subjects so complex Childhood of birthdays and cupcakes Threshold to chances of mistakes [Pre-Chorus] Now dreams and hopes and longing thought Lead us onto paths more than not [Verse 2] This season explodes with knowledge And we must seek high goals full-fledged With high goals we’re not left to chance We’re robust—we sing and we dance Be humble and pray and be true Be grateful and smart and clean too [Chorus] We know what is right We know what is true Repent and be bright With God we belong [Chorus] We know what is right We know what is true With these goals of light We’re helped to be strong [Outro] With these goals of light We’re helped to be strong

From Gordon B Hinckley’s
6 Be’s

8–9, Gordon B. Hinckley, Jun 2001,
“The Prophet’s Counsel: The Six B’s,”
Liahona

A Safe Haven- an elementary classroom

Sometimes in difficult situations
My heart melts like wax, crestfallen
My students deserve an education
For strength, I put up my wall then

This wall grows taller with each offence
For I cannot let misbehavior get to me
I know a child's reacting to outside influence
Where strife overwrites and is their schooling

So I show a tried and true wall of confidence
I know how and where I must lead them
I know good grades can make a difference
I show them that school is a safe haven

Fear has no place in a school
Each routine adds stability
Each assignment is a tool
To increase an ability

When I go home the wall can fall
I collapse so I can rebuild
I'm reminded that this is my call
I've a purpose to fulfill

I know these very students that try me
Will return to my room each year
Not for accusing, but for hugging
Grateful for the love they felt here

A safe haven, a place to begin A steady hand when the world rushes in

A Young Man in a Large City

A young man in a large city
In a home of affluence
Was selfish and knew not pity
As he abused his influence

In the best school money could buy
A life of bounty stood before him
Though he had the smarts, he would not try
For he'd naught work ethics to begin

The man's father sought the advice
Of an old man reading a book
"Well, make him pay and he'll think twice"
(For he knew the young man did naught but took)

And when the young man could buy no more
How he shouted and had a big fit!
Then he got a job and improved his scores
And told Grandpa he was thankful for it

when AI takes over and you love it!.......Still, Grandpa and his wisdom saves the day!

Verse 1] A young man lived in a crowded town Where polished towers filled the view In a house where the wealth came pouring down He took what he wanted, as rich boys do He wore his father's name like a coat And leaned on every door he knew If someone needed help, he'd miss the note But called it clever when he pushed on through [Chorus] You can open every door in the world And still refuse to walk inside A gift is only worth the work it takes And pride can make a fool of a guide [Verse 2] The finest school that money could find Placed every chance upon his desk He had a quick and capable mind But chose the easiest road at best His books stayed shut, his hours slipped by While silver spoons kept making noise He thought tomorrow would never ask him why And mistook his comfort for a choice [Verse 3] His father went to an older friend Who sat with a book beside the fire “Let consequence become his teacher, then; Remove the rope that feeds desire Make him pay for every needless thing Let empty pockets clear his sight A lesson carried by a broken spring May hold when lectures never might” [Chorus] You can open every door in the world And still refuse to walk inside A gift is only worth the work it takes And pride can make a fool of a guide [Bridge] When the young man reached for one more treat The cupboard answered, “Not today” He stamped and shouted through the street As every borrowed comfort rolled away No driver came, no tailor called No easy answer, no family shield The world looked different when he stood small With his own two hands to make a meal [Verse 4] He found a job and rose before dawn Learned the weight of showing up He earned each mark he once had pawned And slowly filled his empty cup The work was hard, but the days grew clear He saw what effort could repair Then he thanked his grandpa, year by year: “You taught me how to meet my share” [Final Chorus] You can open every door in the world But you must choose to walk inside A gift becomes a life when effort joins it And humility can be your guide [Outro] So if fortune sets a table wide Take your portion, then do your part The hand that learns to give with pride Has finally grown a grateful heart

Stick to It

Stick to it
And don't give up
Bit by bit
You'll pass what's tough

Create a Space

Create a sense of place
where the world goes away.
Where in your heart there's space
for the spirit, always.

English As a Second Language

If I don't speak the language you know
It's ok. Just go with the flow
I'll assign a friend who will help
You don't have to try by yourself

What If You've Hit a Learning Plateau?

Through eyes to see and ears to hear,

curiosity is won.

The Holy Ghost brings wisdom near,

once wonderous searching has begun.

Based on something Elder Bednar said.

Teaching the Savior's Way

https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/category/teachings-bible-images?lang=eng

Yeah for the church's new manual.  https://www.lds.org/manual/teaching-in-the-saviors-way?lang=eng

We attend a Christian school

Where we learn the Savior's way

Through the spirit's voice, His light is shown

We can practice what we learn

As we apply it and discern

We gain the confidence to stand alone

Hark! Hark! Hear the Spirit whisper

As we cry out much with love

For we open up our minds

To our place in God's designs

Our Divine nature comes from above

We can be the Savior's hands

And fulfill, through love, His plans

Though the stretched of service is long

We are Gods in embryo

In our talents, watch us grow

As through opposition, we're made strong

Hark! Hark! Hear the Spirit whisper

As we cry out much with love

For we open up our minds

To our place in God's designs

Divine nature comes to us from above

We have reservoirs from which to tell

How the spirit fills us up to swell

As we learn to see with different eyes

We have goals we want to reach

In simplicity, to teach

And apply the gospel in our lives

Hark! Hark! Hear the Spirit whisper

As we cry out much with love

For we open up our minds

To our place in God's designs

Divine nature comes to us from up above

We can fan the fire of faith

In these trying times we face

We can rally and unite in courage bold

We can pray and sing a hymn

And invite the spirit in

To refine us as sweet miracles unfold

Hark! Hark! Hear the Spirit whisper

As we cry out much with love

For we open up our minds

To our place in God's designs

Divine nature comes to us from up above

Be Whole

Be whole in the Lord
And apply the gospel
In all your walks of life
Yes, it is possible!

Teachers Council

In a prayerful council
Observations are confirmed
Your heart turns to each pupil
As true needs are discerned

Shed a Little Light

By Lienhard Schulz at the German language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44517

Shed a little light
On each subject at hand
Seek for Jesus Christ
To help you understand

I'm so excited to be teaching at David O McKay Academy in Henderson where we can do this and feel the spirit teach both the teacher and the students.

Service with a Smile

Serve with a smile
Don't wait to be told
Go the extra mile
With a heart of gold


This poem was inspired while I was watching the CubScout training.  They have such beautiful pictures and I loved this thought!

Stick to It

Stick to it
And don't give up!
Bit by bit,
You'll pass what's tough!

Stick to It

Stick to it
And don't give up
Bit by bit
You'll pass what's tough

Create a Space

Create a sense of place
where the world goes away.
Where in your heart there's space
for the spirit to stay.

I am getting so excited about David O. MacKay Academy, named after a prophet and great teacher. What an opportunity for students to feel the spirit in a school environment in LasVegas and Henderson Nevada. Doors are opening for this great event and the excitement, closeness, and joy is amazing!

True Intent

If you really want to know
Just ask God and listen
An experience will show
And make a warm impression

Oft, it comes in a thought
From something you read or hear
You will know you've been taught
For you'll feel the spirit near

True Intent

If you really want to know
Just ask God and listen
An experience will show
And make a warm impression

Oft it comes in a thought
From something you read or hear
You will know you've been taught
For you'll feel the spirit near

The Best Time to Plant a Tree

The best time to plant a tree
Was ages ago.
Plant one now. One day you'll see
Fruit filled blessings grow

Best Time to Plant a Tree "An old proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” Now is the best time to start becoming the person we eventually want to be—not only 20 years from now but also for all eternity." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Best Time to Plant a Tree", Ensign, January 2014 I attended American Heritage School of South Jordan Foundations Training. They are ages ahead of our school and we are blessed to have them to see how fruitful we can become. American Heritage Academy of Las Vegas is now of Henderson and we are under construction to become amazing. Both are based on upon a 4o year inspired methodology developed by the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE), which implements The Principle Approach®. The Utah school is 27 years old and we are 13 years.

The Spiritual ABC's

The Spiritual ABC's

Are timeless for education

They scatter well happy seeds

For peaceable habitation

     from the New England Primer:

A - A wise son [daughter] makes a glad father, but a foolish son [daughter] is the heaviness of his mother.
B - Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
C - Come unto Christ all ye that labor are heavy laden, and He will give you rest.
D - Do not the abominable thing which I hate, saith the Lord.
E - Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
F - Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will drive it far from him.
G - Grieve not the Holy Spirit.
H - Holiness becomes God's house forever.
I - It is good for me to draw near unto God.
J - Just as you are, with all your sin, come on to Jesus now.
K - Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.
L - Liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone.
M - Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers them out of them all.
N - Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation.
O - Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
P - Pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which sees in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Q - Quit you like men, be strong, stand fast in the faith.
R - Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.
S - Salvation belongeth to the Lord.
T - Trust in God at all times ye people, pour out your hearts before Him.
U - Upon the wicked God shall rain an horrible tempest.
W - Woe to the wicked, it shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
X - Exhort one another daily while it is called to-day, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Y - Young men ye have overcome the wicked one.
Z - Zeal hath consumed me, because thy enemies have forgotten the words of God.

Captivate and Cultivate

I pray my teaching will captivate
And inspire the mind to cultivate
Thoughts that touch the heart for good
And spread feelings of gratitude