Greetings!

Think of yourself at a restaurant and the waiter/waitress comes to the table and just stands silently, unexpressive, just waiting for you to order... what kind of tip would you be prepared to give them?

As the students entered school the first day back in January for the new year, I stood and greeted them in various ways as they entered. Many were like the waitress I described above. Is it important for our young children to learn how to greet people (teachers, guests, peers)...These small things are what will help them build relationships in their lives. So, how do we do it?

Think of Wilbur in Charlotte's Web. He built relationships that not only saved his life, won him a blue ribbon, but most importantly impacted others. And he did it by using his Voice! (Habit 8)

As you begin to dive deeper into the 7 habits with your students help them to think of ways to greet people and try it out! So many of the Habits are involved in this simple act. (Proactive, Listen with your ears, eyes and heart (do you look down when someone greets you? Many do, sadly), Win-Win (your greeting could change someone's weather). Well, what are you waiting for Make a Plan and Stick to it. Sounds like personal goal setting time for us.

What words or actions would be your signature in greeting others in our school? Wilbur used "Salutations!" Can't wait to hear this greeting from one of Dogwood's leaders!