1. That the best interests of all children must drive all decisions in the school.
2. That we are in the most exciting and challenging business in the world.
3. That we are here together at this moment in time at LMS for a purpose.
4. That we are privileged to be employed by DoDEA, one of the most unique and outstanding school systems in the world.
5. That each day is a gift.
6. That we cannot waste a single minute.
7. That we already have what we need inside.
8. That rigor and passion are essential for maximizing learning.
9. That we need to play and have fun every day.
10. That we must take care of ourselves and each other.
11. That we are all professionals.
12. That we give our best each day.
13. That we learn more at school than the curriculum.
14. That the arts contribute to our humanity.
15. That we need to celebrate excellence.
16. That we need to take time to slow down.
17. That our “school” extends beyond the walls of the building.
18. That we never realize the effects of our action on the “ripples” in the pool of life.
19. That trust, communication, critical thinking, and patience are four major building blocks in our structure.
20. That caring is as important as curriculum.
21. That humor can help us through the rough times.
22. That material coverage and student accomplishment are very different concepts.
23. That happiness is critical for top performance.
24. That each of us is the most critical link in the chain.
25. That how we say things is more important that what we say.
26. That our task is to teach students to become independent thinkers and responsible citizens in a global society.
27. That our leaders are committed to supporting us.
28. That we are the products of our choices.
29. That change is natural.
30. That positive intent is sometimes misinterpreted.
31. That some things take time.
32. That we can always get better
33. That we choose our attitude and it is who we are.
34. That we often underestimate the power of our influence.
35. That we touch the present and the future.