Woodhull Students Create
Mission Statements
Sixth graders in Woodhull Intermediate School teacher Tim Pillion’s class gained a clear understanding of the purpose and meaning of a mission statement. Each youngster created their very own such document for the year and the group penned one to cover the class at-large.
“My objective with this writing assignment was to encourage the kids to take ownership of their academics,” explained Mr. Pillion. “Accordingly, their personal mission statement, or their academic purpose, was created after we reviewed the district's mission statement, my own mission statement for the class and the mission statement that the students and I crafted together for our class.”
The class mission statement crafted by the students states the group will “strive to do our academic best in all subjects. Completing our homework daily and being prepared for any academic challenge are two things that we will do to make this happen. We will strive to make personal academic growth in math, social studies and science. Further, we pledge to appreciate and become passionate about the humanities. We will be respectful and responsible role models for our school. We will treat others like we would like to be treated. We pledge to be successful, helpful and trustworthy. Finally, we will make wise choices in and outside of our classroom and we accept the challenge of preparing ourselves for Finley Middle School.”
Mr. Pillion pledged in writing to his class that his actions “will reinforce and build self-esteem and positive personal performance in every student and will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve and to care.”
The teacher held a series of discussions on the topic so students could fully grasp the concept and importance of a mission statement. The finished products were displayed on a large hallway bulletin board outside the classroom.
Will Study Hard
Student Jessi Pantoja wrote “My mission is to show all people that I am a well-behaved student and am always well-prepared for academic life. I will study hard so I can achieve good grades in all of my classes. Finally, I want to learn new ideas every day and to treat others the way I want to be treated.”
Quincy Nelson III wrote that he will “treat all my teachers and friends with respect. Also, I will complete my homework and assignments accurately and on time. Next, I want to improve my academic standing so I will listen intently in class and will quickly adapt to new academic instruction.”
Kelly Rose Cundari said it is her mission “to complete my school work accurately, creatively and on time, and to help others when appropriate. I must try my best at all times (150 percent effort!) Finally, I will respect myself, my classmates and all Woodhull teachers and I will lead by example.”
Ronald Cisneros said he pledges “to come to school everyday prepared and ready to learn and to be excited to begin the day.” He also wants to be a “positive role model” for younger students and will “work hard to earn their trust.”
Mitchel Ruddish has made it his mission “to learn everything I can in all subjects, respect other students, be prepared, be punctual, set high academic standards and always be ready to learn.”
“I want to have high self-esteem, make good choices, be prepared, make new friends and still have fun,” wrote Jeannie Morgenstern. Her plan “is to give 150 percent effort to excel in the classroom, to achieve new goals and to gain academic success in all my classes.”
Meet New Friends
Sarah Aloe said her “mission for my last year in Woodhull Intermediate School is to be the best role model for the new fourth graders. Also, I will try to be successful on tests given this year. I hope to meet new friends and try to get to know them. In addition, I will respectfully treat and be kind to everyone in the school. Although I am a sixth grader, I will try to be the best seventh grade student I can be this year in Mr. Pillion’s class.”
Other students expressed similar sentiments and pledged to work hard and display a good attitude toward members of the school community.
The mission statement exercise was deemed valuable for a number of reasons. “As a result, each student now understands that his or her own individual academic success begins with him or her and is strongly supported by me, their teacher, by Woodhull School and by the Huntington School District,” Mr. Pillion said.
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