Gratitude Gratia
Noticing what others have done for you, thanking them, and passing the good along.
18 moments from Aim’s letters home, newest first. Each letter opens with the part that shows gratitude highlighted.
I'm back...and we need to talk about the Odyssey
A huge, heartfelt thank-you to Serena for the way she has carried this community. As you know, she is staying on part-time to guide our older students, and I am not even a little bit interested in trying to do this without her.
Read the letter →Heroes Aren't Just For Stories
In a world that avoids hardship, we are grateful to walk alongside young people who are learning to seek it out because they know it's the path to becoming who they are meant to be.
Read the letter →There is a chasm opening under our feet...
Sometimes I play the 'what if?" game and ponder on what would have happened if I hadn't changed course back then...and all I can say is I am grateful beyond words that God saw what I could not.
Read the letter →Two roads diverged in a wood...
I have loved my time guiding your young heroes these past three years more than I can express. They have changed who I am.
Read the letter →Change is hard when it involves the ones we love
I had a good reminder this week that I am extremely blessed to be at Aim every day, and I get to experience what these young minds are capable of.
Read the letter →Well...now what? (6/17/22)
Besides, if anyone has earned this break they have! I know I said this in an email not long ago, but they really are the best.
Read the letter →Session Roundup (5/20/22)
Special shout-out to them for sacrificing an inspiring amount of their time, talents, and passion to this school. Rarely does a day pass that I am not grateful as a dad that they are guiding my children. Thanks you two!
Read the letter →A word of gratitude (4/23/22)
So please just know of my gratitude for each of you, and for each of your kids. I know this is far down the road for most of them, but man I am going to miss them when they move on!
Read the letter →Year 2 Session 2 (11/5/21)
Three birthdays this week--each involving the Aim tradition of exclusively reserving character callouts at the end of the day for the birthday boy or girl :) It is so fun to hear about all of the amazing ways your children are helping each other all the time and how they recognize and acknowledge it.
Read the letter →Year 2 Session 2 (10/23/21)
We know the incredible potential each of your children hold, and feel lucky that we get to embark on their Hero's Journey with them every day! Create the environment, trust the Eagles, and they will soar!
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 5 (4/2/21)
I also suspect few of you may realize how much it means to me that each of you were willing to take a leap of faith this year and launch our school! I know the amount of trust it takes to leave your child with a new teacher or a new guide or a new school. That is not an easy thing to do. Yet, each of you did! And for that I will always be grateful.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 4 (2/6/21)
Yet it is in the journey to the badge— the grateful smile they receive from a friend after delivering a handwritten thank you note or the character callout they receive from a fellow traveler for a random act of kindness, that is the real reward.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 4 (1/8/21)
We are grateful for the joy that the Eagles bring to school every day, especially at this watershed moment in our country’s history.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 3 (12/18/20)
She presented on nutrition and healthy living. The Eagles learned about macromolecules, vitamins, minerals and digestion. She tied all of these concepts into the MyPlate resource that we have been using throughout Session 3. We are grateful for the time she spent with us in the studio!
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 3 (12/4/20)
Thank you Erica for coming in and sharing your gift of cooking with the Studio!
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 3 (12/11/20)
We want to thank Heidi Mark for sharing her passion for cooking with the Aim Academy studio today! She was so kind as to share her time, kitchen, supplies and grace (not to mention her grandmother’s sugar cookie recipe) with the Eagles as she guided them through the baking process. Through her giving, the Eagles were able to give to others— which is a beautiful illustration of what the Christmas season is all about.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 2 (10/23/20)
He spoke about his reverence for the animals he hunts and how hunting helps to maintain the environment. He also touched on how thankful he was to have hunted an older buck who had lived a long life.
Read the letter →Year 1 Session 2 (10/16/20)
Heidi Mark came in Wednesday to share her passion for poetry and launch us into our first Writer’s Workshop! She shared several different types of poetry and the Eagles absolutely loved it. Thank you Heidi!
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