Stokes County Schools Elementary Character Words
August/September-Responsibility
*Taking care of yourself and others needs
*being dependable; being accountable for your words and actions
*being accountable for your self and making good choices
October- Respect
*treating others the way you would like to be treated
*showing someone else that you care about them
*understanding that all people have value as human beings
*In order to get Respect from others, you have to be willing to give it to others first
November-Gratitude
*the quality of being thankful
* readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
*regarded as a feeling of appreciation by a recipient of another's kindness, gifts, help, favors, or other form of generosity to the giver of such gifts.
December-Kindness
*showing compassion and being thoughtful toward others
*showing others that you care, being courteous and friendly, helping others in need
*Being Giving and Generous towards others
January-Emotions
*a feeling such as happiness, love, fear, anger, or hatred, which can
be caused by the situation that you are in or the people you are with.
*exploring how to handle emotions in a variety of different situations
*thinking about the consequences of one's/others emotions
*being able to identify their own and others' emotions can gauge a situation and respond appropriately
February-Understanding Differences
*How and Why are people different?
*Importance of Respecting other's differences/interests/skills even if they are different from my own
*effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication
*Exploring Conflict Resolution
*Personal Space and Acceptance
March-Teamwork
*Working with others in a group effectively
*Collaboration, Cooperation,, Dependability in a group setting
Using flexibility, creativity, and maintaining effort and productive work skills with others
*How to be a good sport with a positive attitude
April-Conflict Resolution
*Using critical thinking skills to make an informed decision
*Understanding consequences and rewards
*Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication
*Setting and Achieving Goals
*Following Rules
May-Career Awareness
*choosing to start, complete and try your best on your work, jobs, chores, and responsibilities
*review notes/study for tests and quizzes, check your answers, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
*thinking, exploring, and researching you future job/career options
*what type of training and degree do you need to do your future career?
*exploring different careers and options available to students
June-Super Citizen of the Year
(* At Lawsonville Elementary, Super Citizen of the Year Certificates are chosen by the Homeroom Teacher for each class to be presented at the end
of each school year at Awards day)
