Eager for Knowledge With a Heart to Serve

by Janet D Parker

May 17, 2016

In school we learn so many things

We learn the rules, the terms, the strings.

We learn what is wrong and how to get it right.

We learn the facts that have governed life

In math we get the formulas to solve

Social studies teaches us histories good and evil

In English we learn to interperperate and express.

In science, we come to know when the theories are legit.

But what makes this knowledge come together for us in this world?

When we take what we have learned and use it to serve.

We use the formulas to solve issues of hunger.

History helps us find the path to peace for all of us.

The language skills learnd help us to Take a stand and express

To articulate what we want in this place where we live.

We learn so that we can do for ourselves and for others.

Our new skills can help us become sisters and brothers.

Teachers move your students beyond the classroom

Students open your eyes to the world.

Be eager for knowledge with a heart to serve.

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Janet D ParkerMay 17, 2016

School Is Out for SummerIt has happened againAugust has faded into OctoberWe brought our suntaned bodies in from the swimming poolsWe moved from our lazy day routine into another year of learningOctober moves on to DecemberWe bundle in our sweaters against colder weatherHalfway through the school year alreadyWe move from review of the previous years studies We make connections with new informationWe begin, sometimes reluctently to explore new skillsAt first a little clumsey we suprise ourselves with new accomplishmentsWe take a winter break, Enjoy our families and friendsJanuary brings new excitement as we anticipate the SpringWe confidently complete our taskWe stride onto the stage of the spring playWe revel on the field of playWe toil in the classrooms trying to make an AWe March forward into April and then it is MayAs we look back on the school year,The face on the first day of school picture is unrecognizableWe are changed, we have grown physically and moreSchool is out for the summerWe rest ourselves to be ready for more.