September’s Superpower is Courage!

“Behold the turtle. He makes progress
only when he sticks his neck out.”
~James B. Conant

• Courage is strength in the face of pain or grief; the quality of being brave; valor; heroism.
• Courage means sacrificing your needs for the needs of another.
• Courage means taking a risk and facing your fears.
• It takes courage to admit you have made a mistake.
• It takes courage to stand up for someone who is being teased.

Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11. Patriot Day is to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Courage is September’s Word of the Month. September 11th reminds us of all those who displayed great acts of courage that day. We must remember that ordinary citizens have the power to be extraordinary. Maira Kalman’s Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey inspires all of us to be heroic, no matter our size or age.

Let’s take time to honor those who showed great courage on this day.  Please select a name, decorate, cut out and add a medal to our hallway display.  

You are an everyday hero.

Listen to Kid President tell you how to be extraordinary.

Now it is your turn to show courage this year.  

Let’s welcome this month’s superhero,

Captain Courageous, Mrs. King!

Remember Mrs. King’s warrior words,

“I have the power and courage to be courageous and take a risk.” 

Use the warrior stance and the pulling back of the arrow to find the courage within yourself.

Use your Superpower Courage to:

• Stand up for yourself
• Stand up for others
• Make a new friend
• Try out for a team
• Develop a skill
• Audition for a play
• Speak in front of an audience
• Ask for help
• Treat failures as opportunities to grow