Mr. Silva's Tips for Life
if you spill McDonald's Coffee on yourself, it's really hot!
the Lock-In is a great place to try out the new, improved way you say "hi" to other kids.
sniktaw d'nab is how you say "Hello, Good Friend" in Botswanian
lock-In Obstacle Course Barf is the worst kind of Barf.
it is harder than you think to eat an entire can of whip cream.
be kind to people who put on lock-ins for you.

don't ever, ever cry because you spill milk.
listen to classical music.  it really is cool.
you should make time to watch a sunset
eat as much cotton candy as you can in this life
the stunts on fear factor are designed and monitored by trained professionals and should not be attempted by anyone anywhere, anytime.
spring break is a great opportunity to practice 5 times as much every day!  Who doesn't want that?
the pyramid of success really works - it made me the man I am today!
when you buy your first house, dark carpet is a good idea if you have kids.
a great way to pass time when you are bored is to come up with how many words you can that have -ate as a suffix    emancipate, propagate, exaggerate....etc.
for a great snack during your Spring Break, try "Plocostomus on a Stick"
when you are feeling sad, come to the band room, take several deep breaths -  the smell will most likely make you feel woozy, and your troubles will melt away.
in the event that you are being chased by an alligator, run in a zig-zag pattern - they will catch you in a straight run.
it is a proven scientific fact that the phrase "because I said so" is the actual best reason for children to do what their parents & teachers say.
consistent expososure to the type of sound waves created by a band increase the level of mortophorometites in your brain - the effect over time increases your ability to understand Mr. Silva's jokes
take lots of pictures and keep them somewhere safe - you will really enjoy looking back later in life
try to form a habit of saying nice things to Mr. Silva - you have no idea of his inner struggles
put your hand over your mouth when you yawn, cough or say mean things
the world can be a scary place - so make sure to have plenty of peanut butter sandwiches and root beer
for fashion tips, make sure to ask Ms. Sarabia, not Mr. Silva
when practicing for long periods of time, stop every so often, look in the mirror and say "Mr. Silva wouldn't quit.....I won't quit" over and over.
if food from the fridge smells funny, try and get a younger brother or sister to          try it first
the best thing about the color blue is that is smells so great!
girls really do have cooties - it's a scientific fact
an object at rest cannot be stopped
if you can't spell a word, look it up, type it into the computer, or ask your mom.
if you see two eighth grade students, a guy and a girl, hanging out at a dance together, there might be something going on there
a pointed stick in the eye really hurts
be good to your family
when confronted by a bully, Mr. Silva's Thrilling Vocabulary Words can help you.....confusion is a good bully-buster
don't spit on each other - it is considered rude
"80's music is the best - you really should only listen to that and band music
don't eat doodle bugs
Disney's "Princess Cereal" is the best cereal on the market today!
the price of eggs in China has nothing to do with the rest of your life
listening to classical music makes you a generally smarter person
practicing your instrument makes you a generally more attractive person - it's true!
saving money is a good skill for people in middle school - how else are you going to get your favorite band director the Christmas gift they really deserve?
chili cheese rolls from the cafeteria make you fat and make your breath stink
hotwheels "crash dummies" are very cool toys (ask my son, age 5)
don't run with scissors, knives or a giant sack of doorknobs if you can avoid it
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