August
Character Trait: Teamwork
Cooperates with others,
Listens and respects others' ideas and opinions in group setting,
Responsible and does their part,
Follows directions
Video: Teamwork Isn’t My Thing by Julia Cook
September
Character Trait: GRIT
Finishes whatever she/he began
Sticks with a project or activity for more than a few weeks
Tries very hard even after experiencing failure
Stays committed to goals
Keeps working hard even when she/he felt like quitting
Video: The Gritty Ninja
October
Character Trait: Empathy
Thinks about the needs of other people
Able to find solutions during conflicts with others .
Understands and cares about the feelings of others
Uses good manners
Adapts to different social situations
Listens to others
Video: You, Me and Empathy
November
Character Trait: Kindness
Thinks about the needs of other people
Helps others in need cheerfully, without being asked
Understands the feelings of others
Forgives others
Praises and compliments others
Uses polite words like please, thank you, and excuse me.
Comforts others
Shares with others
Listens to others
Video: Be Kind
December
Character Trait: Compassion/Tolerance
Recognizes and respects differences
Shows kindness to others
Understands the feelings of others/Empathy
Video: It’s Okay To Be Different
January
Character Trait: Responsibility
Takes ownership of their thoughts, feelings, behavior, and actions.
Honors his/her commitments and is trustworthy and dependable.
Takes care of themselves, property and others.
Video: What if Everybody Did That?
February
Character Trait: Self-Control
Comes to class prepared
Remembers and follows directions
Goes to work right away instead of waiting until the last minute
Pays attention and resists distractions
Remains calm even when criticized or otherwise provoked
Allows others to speak without interrupting
Polite to adults and peers
Keeps temper in check
Video: Clark The Shark
March
Character Trait: Courtesy/Civility
Polite to adults and peers
Uses good manners
Video: Clifford’s Manners
April
Character Trait: Respect
Treats others with kindness and consideration
Shows understanding and honors the feelings, opinions, and property of others.
Video: The Recess Queen
May
Character Trait: Sportsmanship/Cooperation
Has a fun/positive attitude
Shows support to others
Demonstrates respect to all
Listens and communicates well
Please select student by May 7
Video K-2: Sally Sore Loser
Character Trait: Teamwork
Cooperates with others,
Listens and respects others' ideas and opinions in group setting,
Responsible and does their part,
Follows directions
Video: Teamwork Isn’t My Thing by Julia Cook
September
Character Trait: GRIT
Finishes whatever she/he began
Sticks with a project or activity for more than a few weeks
Tries very hard even after experiencing failure
Stays committed to goals
Keeps working hard even when she/he felt like quitting
Video: The Gritty Ninja
October
Character Trait: Empathy
Thinks about the needs of other people
Able to find solutions during conflicts with others .
Understands and cares about the feelings of others
Uses good manners
Adapts to different social situations
Listens to others
Video: You, Me and Empathy
November
Character Trait: Kindness
Thinks about the needs of other people
Helps others in need cheerfully, without being asked
Understands the feelings of others
Forgives others
Praises and compliments others
Uses polite words like please, thank you, and excuse me.
Comforts others
Shares with others
Listens to others
Video: Be Kind
December
Character Trait: Compassion/Tolerance
Recognizes and respects differences
Shows kindness to others
Understands the feelings of others/Empathy
Video: It’s Okay To Be Different
January
Character Trait: Responsibility
Takes ownership of their thoughts, feelings, behavior, and actions.
Honors his/her commitments and is trustworthy and dependable.
Takes care of themselves, property and others.
Video: What if Everybody Did That?
February
Character Trait: Self-Control
Comes to class prepared
Remembers and follows directions
Goes to work right away instead of waiting until the last minute
Pays attention and resists distractions
Remains calm even when criticized or otherwise provoked
Allows others to speak without interrupting
Polite to adults and peers
Keeps temper in check
Video: Clark The Shark
March
Character Trait: Courtesy/Civility
Polite to adults and peers
Uses good manners
Video: Clifford’s Manners
April
Character Trait: Respect
Treats others with kindness and consideration
Shows understanding and honors the feelings, opinions, and property of others.
Video: The Recess Queen
May
Character Trait: Sportsmanship/Cooperation
Has a fun/positive attitude
Shows support to others
Demonstrates respect to all
Listens and communicates well
Please select student by May 7
Video K-2: Sally Sore Loser
Character Trait Activities: