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Never give up and always believe in yourself!!!

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The greatest story in our life is in our DNA. Be proud of every aspect of your identity known and unknown!

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Always believe in yourself. You are capable of more than you think.

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Be a leader. Have your own voice. Have your own style. Have your own reactions. Have your own grace. Own yourself to the fullest. Love yours self!

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This quarantine was a reminder to all of us of what is truly important.....not the video game, instagram, tik tok, nor anything else........family and loved ones are truly important.

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Back to school list

1. A working computer
2. Reliable WiFi
3. Make sure my kids have clothes on at ALL times
4. The Belief that I can motivate my students to work hard even though I am a disembodied head on a screen
5. Enjoy all victories both small and large

- Lewis

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It's ok to struggle. No one is perfect.

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This is a quote by the artist Gerhard Richter. I think about it often as an art teacher. Every time we create we contribute something brand new to this world! Art helps the world in good times and bad.

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Always make time for BREAKS! Focus on the things within your control, and work around the things that aren't.

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Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Be positive! You got this!

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It takes one person to change your life, You!

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It takes one person to change your life, You!

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2020 is the year you make the impossible possible. You've done it. Keep doing it

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2020 is the year you make the impossible possible. You've done it. Keep doing it

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Please remember that there are people who are willing to help.

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There is a time and a place for EVERY emotion on the mood meter. You are not alone in experiencing what you have during remote learning or in your worries for the fall. If at any time an emotion gets too uncomfortable, please remember that we are here for you.

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"think globally, act locally"

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Think of your life as a system. Think of yourself as the most important part of the system. Be useful. And make yourself more valuable as you go.

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Nothing is impossible when we work together. It was a challenging time, but we got through it and supported each other. Never stop believing in yourself, the sky is the limit, YOU CAN DO IT!

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FAITH OVER FEAR

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Don't forget to meet deadlines for all of  your assignments.

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Don't forget to meet deadlines for all of  your assignments.

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I want students to leave remote learning knowing how much we care for them and that we greatly missed them. Nothing can be a substitute for us being together, but we tried very hard. 

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I want students to leave remote learning knowing how much we care for them and that we greatly missed them. Nothing can be a substitute for us being together, but we tried very hard. 

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Tabb

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Be grateful for what you have. Others may not have them.

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“Preparation for tomorrow is hard work today.” - Bruce Lee

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much" - Helen Keller

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Nothing worth having comes easy

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Just remember that many teachers also felt overwhelmed by this sudden shift into Remote Learning...... and here we(students and teacher's) are, in successfully navigating Remote Learning. Be proud.

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Never lose your sense of wonderment in the world.
Appreciate the small things (including being able to go to school)

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This year has reminded us of two very important facts: 1. Even while we are apart, we at Sunset Park Prep continue to be a family. 2. Our Sunset Park Prep family is connected to all families all over the world. The health problems of people across the world become our problems too. The pain and loss being felt in our country now is being felt all over the world. As a world we will all recover together and be a better world.

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Demand educational spaces that elevate your voice. Your education is a piece of your power.

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1. The next time you feel down, remember that you overcame such a weird and confusing time. You got past it, and YOU ARE STRONG!
2. As long as you remember there are people out there who are ready to support you, you will NEVER BE ALONE!

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I want students to remember that even when things seem overwhelming, it's NEVER too late to take the first step towards getting things done. I also want them to remember how difficult this has been - not just for them, but for everyone (including their teachers!)  - and how proud they should be of themselves. I don't think I could have done what they have done when I was in middle school!

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"If you want to change the world, start of by making your bed". Every detail matters.

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Always remember to always try and never let anyone tell you that you can’t succeed. Be humble and always push yourself.

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Remember when you were in school how you said, "I wish I didn't have to wake up and go to school," and then when you were at home during quarantine you said, "I wish I could go to school."

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There are no dumb questions.
Keep asking stuff.
Curiosity allows for REAL learning.

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This year tested everyone. Find a way to keep moving forward and sometimes, it's ok to not be ok. When that happens, find the things that give you joy and remind yourself that the strength within you is greater than than the task ahead of you.

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medium with some ranch on the side please

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medium with some ranch on the side please

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1) adversity reveals character - anyone can sail a ship when the sun is out and the ocean is calm, but who will step up when the storm hits? its really easy to run and hide in the middle of conflict, but does that really solve the issue?

2) when life hands you lemons, you must learn how to make lemonade - its certainly not always so easy to just take a negative, and turn it to a positive. but if you dig deep enough and have that strong mental mindset, its possible to find light in any darkness, you just may have to search a little more.

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Nothing good in life comes easy. If it's good it isn't easy, and if it's easy it isn't good.

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”

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I want students to remember all the things that they learned during remote learning - not just the 'content,' but what they learned about themselves and what they are able to do. The technology skills they gained, the independence skills they gained (doing work without teacher support), the communication skills they gained (emailing, conversations over the phone or google meet). All of these things will be so useful for them when we are in the building, too. AND to remember that they made it though a very hard and challenging time - they managed online school as 13 year olds (something meant for college students!)

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Remember to keep trying no matter how hard things may get!!! ASK FOR HELP!!! Every SINGLE person needs help at some point in their lives. We are all INTERCONNECTED!!!

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Parents, guardians, and families are a student's best allies.
Work together.

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My mom always says "you gotta go through it to get through" and I often find myself repeating that in hard times. She also says "this is only a season" which I refer back to often. Mama Bowden's got some wise words! I want the kids to remember that this is hard, this is sad and isolating - AND we will get through it AND it is only a season and won't last forever!

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Make good choices, set personal goals and work as hard as you can.

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Make good choices, set personal goals and work as hard as you can.

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Take each day as it comes and embrace what you can while building strength for the long haul. Remember, the harder you work--the stronger you become.

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Remember that it is important to work hard even when you do not feel like it. Sometimes when things are hard we just want to give up, but the challenges are how we grow. It might not seem worth it while you're going through it but when you get to the other side of the challenges and growing, you will be so surprised by how much you have grown. You can reach any goal with a lot of heard work and focus. Never forget that!

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Message # 1 -
When we are faced with tough situations, we must rely on those who can support us, we will rise up together.

"New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings"

-Lao Tzu

Message # 2 -

This too shall pass.  Stay aware, stay safe, and know all the teachers at Prep are here for you.

"The simple act of caring is heroic"

Message # 3 -

Nothing happens if nothing happens. We must all start somewhere.  Most of the time getting started is the hardest part.

"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

- Lao Tzu