September / Respect / Think Win Win
How to be a respectful person and feel great!
•Treat other people the way you want to be treated.
•Be courteous and polite.
•Listen to what to what other people have to say.
•Don’t insult people, or make fun of them, or call them names.
•Don’t bully or pick on others
•Don’t judge people before you get to know them?
How would you describe a respectful person? Polite, good listener, tolerant, well-mannered, inclusive, friendly, uses polite language, team player.
Quotes on Respect
Never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up. – Jesse Jackson
The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good. – Ann Landers
Books on Respect
ABC, I Like Me! By Nancy Carlson
The Story of Ruby Bridgers by Robert Coles
Nothing’s Fair In Fifth Grade by Barthe DeClements
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman by Stephanie Greene
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Crow Boy by Yashima Taro
October / Responsibility
Demonstrating accountability for one’s own words and actions and displaying dependability in carrying out one’s obligations and duties.
How to be a responsible person and feel great!
How would you describe a responsible person?
Patient, Understanding, Tolerant, Polite, Punctual, Prepared, Helpful, Self-Reliant and Considerate
I long to accomplish some great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. – Helen Keller
Books on Responsibility
Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon by Pat Cummings Back Yard Angel by Judy Delton
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston Swimmy by Leo Lionni
Marvin Redpost: Alone in His Teacher’s House by Louis Sachar Pigsty by Mark Teague
November / Citizenship
Demonstrating a commitment to community and country through law-abiding behavior and community service.
How to be a good citizen and feel proud!
How would you describe a good citizen?
Democratic, patriotic, good sport, law-abiding, positive and helpful.
Books on Citizenship
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney City Green by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan
The Day Gogo Went to Vote by Elinor Sisulu Ruby Mae Has Something to Say by David Small
Lily and Miss Liberty by Carla Stevens Pigsty by Mark Teague
December / Self Discipline
Controlling one’s words, actions, and desires; renouncing violence; and choosing abstinence from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other destructive behaviors.
How to show self discipline and feel proud!
How would you describe a self-disciplined person?
Well-behaved, patient, thoughtful, hard working, goal setter and trustworthy. Quotes on Citizenship q Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got. – Jim Rohn
"Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Books on Self Discipline
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
Mr. Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Where There’s Smoke by Janet Munsil
The Boy of the Three – Year Nap by Dianne Snyder
January / Courage
Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and risking unpopularity while holding fast to one’s ethical standards.
How to show courage and feel proud!
Do you stand up for what is right, even if you are alone? Do you give in when pressured by your peers?
Do you try new things even when you are afraid of failing?
Do you express yourself even when your friends might not approve?
Do you stand up for classmates who are being picked on?
How would you describe a courageous person?
Brave, gutsy, fearless, determined, having strength of mind and compassionate.
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
Books on Courage
Eleanor by Barbara Cooney
Hole in the Dike by Norma Greene
Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes
Sweet Clara dn the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Call It Courage by Sperry Armstrong
How to be a respectful person and feel great!
•Treat other people the way you want to be treated.
•Be courteous and polite.
•Listen to what to what other people have to say.
•Don’t insult people, or make fun of them, or call them names.
•Don’t bully or pick on others
•Don’t judge people before you get to know them?
How would you describe a respectful person? Polite, good listener, tolerant, well-mannered, inclusive, friendly, uses polite language, team player.
Quotes on Respect
Never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up. – Jesse Jackson
The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good. – Ann Landers
Books on Respect
ABC, I Like Me! By Nancy Carlson
The Story of Ruby Bridgers by Robert Coles
Nothing’s Fair In Fifth Grade by Barthe DeClements
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman by Stephanie Greene
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Crow Boy by Yashima Taro
October / Responsibility
Demonstrating accountability for one’s own words and actions and displaying dependability in carrying out one’s obligations and duties.
How to be a responsible person and feel great!
- When you agree to do something, do it. Answer for your own actions.
- Take care of your own matters. Be trustworthy.
- Always use your head. Don’t put things off.
How would you describe a responsible person?
Patient, Understanding, Tolerant, Polite, Punctual, Prepared, Helpful, Self-Reliant and Considerate
I long to accomplish some great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. – Helen Keller
Books on Responsibility
Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon by Pat Cummings Back Yard Angel by Judy Delton
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston Swimmy by Leo Lionni
Marvin Redpost: Alone in His Teacher’s House by Louis Sachar Pigsty by Mark Teague
November / Citizenship
Demonstrating a commitment to community and country through law-abiding behavior and community service.
How to be a good citizen and feel proud!
- Do you share to make your school, your community, and the world a better place.
- Take responsibility for what goes on around you. Participate in community service.
- Help take care of the environment. Be a good neighbor.
- Treat other people with respect and dignity. Follow the rules of your family, your school and your society.
How would you describe a good citizen?
Democratic, patriotic, good sport, law-abiding, positive and helpful.
Books on Citizenship
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney City Green by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan
The Day Gogo Went to Vote by Elinor Sisulu Ruby Mae Has Something to Say by David Small
Lily and Miss Liberty by Carla Stevens Pigsty by Mark Teague
December / Self Discipline
Controlling one’s words, actions, and desires; renouncing violence; and choosing abstinence from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other destructive behaviors.
How to show self discipline and feel proud!
- Do you make choices that show self-respect? Do you use good judgment when you make choices?
- Do you exercise self-control before you speak and/or act? Do you show self-restraint at home and at school?
- Do you keep your desk, your book bag and your home organized?
- Do you set goals and work daily to achieve these goals? Do you follow school rules?
- Do you raise your hand in class and wait your turn?
How would you describe a self-disciplined person?
Well-behaved, patient, thoughtful, hard working, goal setter and trustworthy. Quotes on Citizenship q Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got. – Jim Rohn
"Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Books on Self Discipline
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
Mr. Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Where There’s Smoke by Janet Munsil
The Boy of the Three – Year Nap by Dianne Snyder
January / Courage
Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and risking unpopularity while holding fast to one’s ethical standards.
How to show courage and feel proud!
Do you stand up for what is right, even if you are alone? Do you give in when pressured by your peers?
Do you try new things even when you are afraid of failing?
Do you express yourself even when your friends might not approve?
Do you stand up for classmates who are being picked on?
How would you describe a courageous person?
Brave, gutsy, fearless, determined, having strength of mind and compassionate.
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
Books on Courage
Eleanor by Barbara Cooney
Hole in the Dike by Norma Greene
Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes
Sweet Clara dn the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Call It Courage by Sperry Armstrong