Comments on: ASD Motto Voting

By: Lewis B

Lewis B — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:26:35 +0000

How about no mission statement. They are all either too simplistic or wordy. How about: We came, we conquered, and we went home.

By: Michelle H

Michelle H — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:50:33 +0000

I would like the 8th motto; however, I would like to include teachers and end it with all focused on the same goal:

Alpine School District: Where parents, students, teachers, community and learning connect.

By: Jon Fidler

Jon Fidler — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:19:13 +0000

The foundation of the riches of our nation is the principles of a FAMILY. If we ensure the permanency of our FAMILY everything else fall in place.

(Karl, I agree with your comment, but modified it slightly to make it better)

By: Jon Fidler

Jon Fidler — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:14:41 +0000

They are not going to like the top 2 currently on the list as it minimizes their role in promoting their socialistic agenda. Although I like the one about the Republic, it is really the parents that can be the greatest single influence on a child's education. Quality teachers are usually always remembered as the second biggest influence.

Bloated administration was NEVER remembered as playing a part in my education. It was my parents, then it was good teachers who knew how to catch my attention in a positive way.

By: Jim Davis

Jim Davis — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:00:45 +0000

A Republic is pretty useless unless families are the main source of teaching their children good learning skills, moral values, and correct political philosophies.

By: Karl Nunz

Karl Nunz — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:47:04 +0000

The foundation of the richnest of our nation is the principles of a republic. If we ensure the permanency of our republic everything else fall in place.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:43:20 +0000

I agree with Jim that the motto need not promote a political agenda, however, I do think it would be appropriate in the mission statement. A motto should be a very condensed statement of our beliefs or purpose.

By: Urubu715

Urubu715 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:40:16 +0000

My thoughts exactly. I think we need to find common ground that nearly everyone agrees on.

I know it's too late to add to the list of possible mission statements, but I just saw this one last night at the school where my son is about to attend kindergarten. It reads:

"Through an enriched curriculum with quality instruction, in a safe caring environment, we will provide a strong educational foundation and inspire individual potential, responsible citizenship, and a desire for lifelong learning."

Of all the mottos and mission statements I've seen, that sums it up quite nicely in a way everyone can agree on.

By: Jim Davis

Jim Davis — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:00:13 +0000

While I agree that we should educate all students to ensure the future of our republic I think it would be better if we refrained from using that as a district mission statement. Aren't we trying to get the district away from pushing a political agenda? If we base our disapproval of their current mission statement on the political message attached to it then we lose credibility by promoting our own political agenda. I say we stick to a politically neutral, family rich motto.