For the new school year For the smells of new pencils and new shoes For the laughter of children For crisp smiles and laughter For peers who want the best for our future For parents and grandparents For administrators, teachers For support from many sources For art and science For history and numbers For a love of reading and writing For music and movement | For peace, perseverance, and passion For nurture For patience and cooperation For responsibility and respect For challenge For tears For empathy For compassion For unity For vision For legacy For a universe of dreams and untethered possibilities |
May we heal the injured
May we comfort the cold
May we regard the neglected
May we inspire the complacent
May we calm the distressed
May we love the unloved
May we teach
May we learn
May we thrive