Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.

If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
he learns to find love in the world.

September - Respect
Showing high regard for authority, other people, self, and country. Treating others as you would want to be treated. Understanding that all people have value as human beings.

October - Responsibility
Being accountable in word and deed. Having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability, and commitment.

November - Perseverance
Pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting fortitude when confronted with failure.

December - Caring
Showing understanding of others by treating them with kindness, compassion, generosity, and a forgiving spirit.

January - Self-discipline
Demonstrating hard work. Controlling your emotions, words, action, impulses and desires.

February - Citizenship
Being law abiding an involved in service to school, community, and country.

March - Honesty
Telling the truth, admitting wrongdoing. Being trustworthy and acting with integrity.

April - Courage
Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.

May - Fairness
Practicing justice, equity, and equality. Cooperating with one another. Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within our diverse society.