Look how we have grown! “Reflect on the ocean crossed and how to improve the journey.” Assembly Read Aloud: I Am Enough by Grace Byers This is a lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another! Other Books about Reflection: YOUTUBE Songs that teach REFLECTION: Books about REFLECTION… Read More June 2018 Word of the Month: Reflection
Be Responsible! “You must be a sailor before you are a captain!” Responsibility is being accountable for your own actions. ASSEMBLY Read Aloud: The Ant and the Grasshopper (Aesop’s Fable) YOUTUBE Songs that teach RESPONSIBILITY: Books about RESPONSIBILITY on YOUTUBE: Parent Resources:
Be persistent! “A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor!” Persistence is the continuous effort to do or achieve something even when faced with obstacles. Assembly Read Aloud: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to… Read More April Word of the Month: Persistence
Be flexible! “You can’t control the wind but you can adjust the sails!” Flexibility is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Russet is a 3 year old English Bulldog who seems to be having some trouble fitting her bone through the doggy door. However, with much effort and some flexible thinking Russet finds success!… Read More March Word of the Month: Flexibility
Most students will only know the recent movie version of Ferdinand, but many of us will remember the print version.. a true classic! This story is the tale of a sweet, gentle bull named Ferdinand who has enchanted readers, young and old alike, since it was first published by Viking Press in 1936! I remember… Read More The Story of Ferdinand
Optimism: Optimism is the ability to remain hopeful and confident about the future or successful outcome of something. Be positive! Assembly Read Aloud: The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, that classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the… Read More January Word of the Month: Optimism
Be compassionate! “Be the wind that fills another’s sails!” Compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Assembly Read Aloud: We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio BOOKS: SONGS ABOUT COMPASSION: Books About Compassion Shared on YouTube:… Read More December Word of the Month: Compassion
The nation celebrates Veterans Day on November 11th to honor all who have served in the military for the United States. Across America, various parades and ceremonies are held to celebrate the loyal services of our country’s armed forces. The Character Education Word of the Month for November is “Gratitude”. Veteran’s Day is an opportunity… Read More Veteran’s Day 2017