Each month, a character trait will be highlighted. Please engage in conversation with your child about the various character traits, and ways that they can exhibit them in school and at home. Praise your child when they show examples of strong character!
September: Self-Discipline
Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and refraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires. Doing your best in all situations, even if it's difficult. November: Respect
Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property, and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings. |
October: Citizenship
Making your community a better place to live by following the rules/laws, taking part in community activities such as voting or recycling, and helping those in the community through volunteering or other kind acts. December: Kindness
Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship, and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated. |
January: Responsibility
Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your own actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community. |
February: Fairness
Making judgements that are free from discrimination. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense, regardless of the potential outcome. |
March: Courage
Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don't; the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile. |
April: Perseverance
Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures. |
May: Honesty
Being truthful in all things. Refusing to lie,
cheat or steal.
Being truthful in all things. Refusing to lie,
cheat or steal.