Seeing the Possibilities With Crayolas in Hand - excitement at start of new school year - Brief Article

School Administrator, August, 2001 by Steve Singleton

* When you see an off-brand headed in the wrong direction, help turn him or her around. They are all school quality and capable of shining in some areas.

* The colors of our past are worth recalling. The shag carpet orange or the give peach a chance remind us we were once young and full of excitement.

* Stopping to smell the crayons has great value. See the possibilities in each of the 16 shades of green. And don't forget to use your imagination.

Steve Singleton is superintendent of the Mountain Home Public Schools, 1230 South Maple, Mountain Home, Ark. 72653. E-mail: ssingleton@mtnhome.kl2.ar.us