Coach Smith’s Advice
March1
Yesterday, Mr. Rod Smith, aka “Coach” said goodbye to his students for the last time. Coach is now officially retired after 35 years of teaching for Logan Elm Schools. He had a huge impact on many students over those years and is known for his humorous anecdotes. He recently shared a paper with his students titled “Coach Smith’s Advice”. I thought it would be fitting for everyone to read….
Coach Smith’s Advice
1. Do what’s right–”the right thing to do” 2. When you are in high school, if you like to do something a whole lot, see if you can make a living doing it. 3. When Mamma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy. 4. Clean the house now and then without being told/no matter the age. 5. Mow the yard without being told/no matter the age. 6. Open doors for women/girls—girls should say thank you OR give that smile. 7. Always get your Mom and Dad something for birthdays, Christmas, and Mother’s and Father’s Day. 8. Do not walk between people when they are talking. 9. When someone is talking, you be quiet, it doesn’t mean you have to listen. 10. MEN-LOOK YOUR BRIDE IN THE EYE. 11. WOMEN-DO NOT GIGGLE OR LAUGH DURING YOUR WEDDING VOWS. 12. Use a firm handshake and look them in the eyes. 13. If you have a problem with someone-go to them-do not talk behind their backs. 14. Don’t crank on the lawn mower with the oil cap off. 15. Remember that computers can be traced, don’t write or look at something that you don’t want others to see or know you saw. 16. Don’t steer into a slide on ice or wet snow. 17. Hug your parents and children, you never know what happens tomorrow. 18. Go to Sunday School/when you are parents, get your kids there. 19. Be nice, but stand up for what you believe in. 20. BOYS–Never hit a girl, never, no excuses GIRLS–Know when to shut up 21. It isn’t necessary to look behind the counter at fast food places. 22. Remember who you dislike today could be your boss tomorrow. 23. What you think is acceptable clothing and attire might not be. 24. Yell “Fore” 25. Don’t put your mouth on the water fountain dispenser, don’t put your old gum in the water fountain. 26. FLUSH………… 27. Some things in life you really hate to do, but you have to do it because it’s the right thing to do. 28. Some people go crazy when they hear we give money to charities, church and school—–Who’s crazy???? 29. Laugh, smile and be happy, before you know it, you will also be 49(*).*I should note that Coach Smith is now 60. :)
Dear Mrs Caudill’s Class,
Do you have PE at your school? Iyou do have it is it in the moring on Thursday? Do you enjoy it? Have you had fun at your school so far this year?
From Grade 3/4 Napoleons Primary School
Dear Grade 3/4 Napoleons Primary School,
Yes, we do have PE. We have PE one semester.. I do enjoy it, but it gets a little old having it everyday for two 9 weeks. Yes I have had fun this year so far. We have seven classes that we have to switch to, so its not that boring as it is in Elementary. The day goes by faster when you switch to more classes.
Grade 3/4 Napoleons Primary School, I wanted to ask you if:
- You have fun at your school?
- Does your school switch classes during the day?
- How many hours do you go to school?
- How many kids do you have in your classroom?
From, Shalas2le
P.s- Here is a link to my blog: http://shalas2le.edublogs.org/?p=124&preview=true
Dear 3/4 Napoleons Primary School,
Yes, We do have PE at our school. I do enjoy it and I have it everyday in the semester that I have it. I have had fun this year I do know it is a lot funner than elementary. Have you had fun this year? Where is your school- in the United States or in a different country? How many classes do you have a day?
From Seth in Mrs. Caudills class