Positive Principal

Yes, the title is spelled right.  A positive principal as in school principal.  I just wanted to share a little about an enthusiastic man by the name of Mat Lyons.  As I arrived to the school at about 5:30 in the evening I met Mat in the parking lot.  As we approached the front door two boys on bicycles rode up and asked if they could use the restroom.  Without any hesitation he said, "of course you can."  Then he proceeded to give each of them a McDonalds coupon and told them he appreciated them wearing their helmets as a good example to others.  They were not students of his school and I was just in awe of his grace and presence of mind to put the best spin on the situation.  The reason I was there was to witness his program of giving help and information to parents of kids not yet in school.  He also provided a "gift box" of materials to all the preschools and daycares that "feed" his building in order to give them the best start possible.  Above and beyond is apparently his motto and we need to appreciate people such as him.  It is all about the kids after all, Dwight