"Oh, the places you'll go!!"

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You're on your own.

And you know what you know.

And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.
You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed.

You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.

Wherever you fly, you’ll be the best of the best.

Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.
I'm sorry to say so but, sadly it's true

That bang-ups and hang-ups

Can happen to you.
On an on you will hike,

And I know you’ll hike far

And face up to your problems whatever they are.
You’ll get mixed up of course, as you already know.

You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go.
So be sure when you step.

Step with care and great tact

And remember that

life’s a great balancing act.
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.

And never mix up your right foot with your left.
Will you succeed?

Yes you will indeed!

(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

-Dr. Seuss

First day of school, August 22, 2009

(Matt & Zach- 6th grade, Sam- 1st grade)