 The phrase paying it back has been used to describe returning a good deed, for the good deed one has experienced. Recently that phrase has transformed into paying it forward, denoting efforts initiating good deeds. Years ago I was a member of a silent drill team, spinning and exchanging M1 Grand Rifles with a 13 inch fixed bayonet. We were all very concerned about receiving a tossed rifle without the bayonet pointed at our heads, and we could not get the drill correct. We were too focused on what we would receive rather than what we give. So we changed our focus from the reception to the toss, and our routine solidified. If everyone gives the best, then everyone gets the best. When the school year begins, give your best, and I'm sure you will receive the best in return.