October

RESPONSIBILITY (Green)

*Be reliable.  Do what you are supposed to do!

*Do your best job all the time.

*Have goals and finish what you start. 

*Don't give up!  Especially when others are counting on you!

*Make good choices.  Remember, you can choose NOT to choose!

*Don't blame others for your mistakes.

*Set a good example for others.

 

November

RESPECT (Yellow)

* Treat others the way you want to be treated.

* Use good manners-Be courteous and polite to everyone.

* Never make fun of people because they are different.

* Deal with disagreements peacefully, no yelling or violence.

* Take care of yourself, your property and the property of others.

 * Listen to others and try to understand their point of view.

 

December

CARING (Red)

* Be kind and considerate.

* Be compassionate and show you care.

* Express gratitude, say "thank you".

* Forgive others.

*Help people in need.

*Be generous and give to others.

* Share.

*DON'T be mean, cruel or selfish.

 

January

COURAGE (Silver)

* Stand up for what you think is right, even if you are afraid to.

* Be strong and make good choices.

* Don't be afraid to admit when you are wrong.

* Be a good role model.

* Always speak the truth, even if you are afraid to - don't lie!

* You can succeed even when others might think you will fail.

* Stand up for those who need help.

* Don't avoid something because you're afraid you might fail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

February

FAIRNESS (Orange)

* Play by the rules.

* Share and take turns.

* Be open-minded and listen to others.

* Try to understand what others are saying and feeling.

* Don't take advantage of others.

* Don't blame others carelessly.

 

March

CITIZENSHIP (Purple)

*  Play by the rules, obey laws and respect authority.

*  Be a good neighbor and friend.

*  Do your share to make your school and community better.

*  Be charitable and help by volunteering your time.

*  Return what you borrow.

*  Protect the environment and conserve natural resources.

*Vote and attend community meetings.

 

April

TRUSTWORTHINESS (Blue)

* Be honest and tell the truth.

* Keep your promises.

* Don't deceive, cheat or steal.

* Be reliable, do what you say you'll do and keep your word.

* Return what you borrow.

* Be loyal and stand by your family and friends.

* Have the courage to do the right thing.

* Act in a way that people feel they can trust you.

 

 

Web links (same for each month):

 

http://charactercounts.org/booklist.php

http://www.charactercounts.org/defsix.htm

http://www.josephsoninstitute.org/MED/MED-2sixpillars.htm

http://www.charactercounts.org/dosdonts.htm

http://goodcharacter.com/ISOC/Courage.html

http://goodcharacter.com/