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Stillwater Elementary School

Coach Johns presented to grades 3-5 at the Stillwater, NY Elementary School on Monday, April 22, 2013. The 300 students and staff were actively engaged in his presentation as he discussed the importance of true character and the act of paying forward acts of kindness and respect.

My class returned from the assembly and shared how important the 99 percent of a person really is. They agreed that looks can be deceiving and the things and behaviors a person presents tell the true tale of character.

At the suggestion of Coach Johns, our class has decided it would be great to pay the “Act With Respect Always” concept forward by creating a weekly self assessment form of how much of the 99 percent they demonstrate. I will keep you posted as to how that plays out.

Our first classroom “Starfish” Award was presented this morning as well. The feedback from colleagues was excellent and a buzz occurred about how we can carry the program forward within our school community.

Rich thanks for paying it forward and connecting with so many new young lives. We enjoy your passion and commitment to teaching the youth of today the importance of doing the right thing; especially when no one is watching.

Best Wishes,
Jeff Crotty
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
Stillwater Elementary School