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Personal Narrative: My River Valley Education

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I can not imagine spending the past thirteen years of my life at any other place. River Valley is my home away from home and I would not want that any other way. My River Valley education has meant so much more to me than the tiny, little third grader climbing aboard the large yellow bus on her first day of school would have ever imagined. Being a student of River Valley since my very first day of school has allowed me to be in almost each building, meet nearly every teacher, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
Some of the most basic tasks I have learned I owe my thanks to the education given to me by River Valley. In kindergarten I learned to tie my shoes, count to one hundred, and write my name and address. Throughout elementary …show more content…

My River Valley education has meant so much more. At River Valley I have learned how to share and respect others. As I grew up at River Valley I learned how to manage my time, communicate with others and develop friendships that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Then as I became a freshman I learned to become independent, to take responsibility for my actions, and to work hard for what I want. As sophomore year came I learned learned to try new things and persevere through hard times. Junior year came quickly along with the many lessons of life. I learned to ask for help when you need it and there's no shame in that. Then came senior year and in the blink of an eye I am already in the fourth quarter and I am preparing myself for college. I have learned to plan for the future, taking it into my own hands and making my own decisions. Throughout my thirteen years as a River Valley student I’ve learned the importance of giving to others through our NHS chapter, FFA chapter and various others opportunities and organization. River Valley has taught me to be an adult, River Valley has shaped me into the person I am today and River Valley will always be a part of

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