Write a Mission Statement Worksheet
Remember to keep the mission statement as short and simple as possible, while still clearly defining the purpose of your School Forest. This mission statement will help to guide and direct your School Forest Committee’s methods, strategies, and goals for years to come. The mission will also serve to inspire, support, and motivate commitment to the School Forest goals. School Forest Committee members can use the questions below to generate and capture thoughts about a mission statement.
Who are we?
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What do we do? Consider prepositional phrases which reflect movement, such as “to
promote,” “to preserve,” “to ensure,” “toward completion,” and “to further.” The action must be possible. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
What are our goals? What is our purpose?
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How will we accomplish our goals?
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Why do we do it? For whom?
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Put it all together. The mission of the ____________________School Forest is to
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