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- Letter from
our Counselor : Counseling Schedule
: Parenting Tips : A Successful Partnership
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| Character
Pledge: I pledge to be a Kid for CHARACTER. I will be worthy
of TRUST. I will be RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE, doing what I
must. I will always act with FAIRNESS. I will show that I CARE.
I will be a good CITIZEN, and always do my share. |
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Thoughts become WORDS,
WORDS become ACTION,
ACTIONS become CHARACTER.
CHARACTER is EVERYTHING!
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- MAY - CITIZENSHIP
- "I must do something"
always solves more problems than "Something must be done."
- Unknown
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CHARACTER COUNTS! is the most widely implemented approach to character
education. It's a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian framework
that teaches the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. |
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- Gentle Giants
share Character Education by Barbara Gruener
- In-Flight Productions
flew into Cline on Friday carrying a powerful character message
using exotic birds.
Trainer Michael Lyle from Magnolia brought his colorful feathered
friends Casey, Murphy, Coco, Astro, and Charlie to share with
students that being a person of good character will help them
take flight in life.
The presentation included
reminders like "to have a friend, you've got to be a
friend," and "even if you're different, well,
that's okay!" and involved a little audience participation.
Lyle said that his time spent training these birds has taught
him that even the strongest player, like the quarterback in football,
for example, can't do much without the help and support of his
teammates. Training also makes him appreciate the role of a coach,
citing how often teams fall apart without strong leadership.
During a question and answer session at third-grade lunch, Lyle
told students that these birds can cost anywhere from $500 to
several thousand, but that each one is special and he wouldn't
sell them for any amount of money. What an inspirational way
to kick off Character Counts!/Red Ribbon Week.
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- Nana Puddin'
- September 13, 2007
The "Grease Monkey Garage"
was a show that helped students learn about character. Mr. Lee
with Nana Puddin Productions gave the students examples of ways
to lift up their lives, find one good thing everyday about themselves,
and to find PEACE in our world. In life, choices bring good consequences
or bad consequences! The journey is up to each individual. During
the show, a broken down car is used as a vehicle for teaching
students how to "get up and go in the right direction."
In order to get headed on down that road, students learned to
FUEL the tank, FILL up the tires, FIX the engine and FOLLOW the
map. "The Grease Monkey Garage" gave students new tools
and ideas on how to repair their own engines. The show also gave
a big push for community spirit, hard work, and accomplishment.
Cline appreciates our PTO for helping us bring this presentation
to our campus.  
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FJH Counselor speaks about bullying
- Lisa Cudd, counselor at Friendswood
Jr. High, recently presented a workshop, Bullying Words
Can Hurt, to the teachers at Cline Elementary. The workshop
introduced bullying strategies to implement within the classroom.
Cline teachers will continue to provide a safe environment within
the school so students feel comfortable communicating their feelings
to their peers and teachers.
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Dear Parents,
Progress reports will soon be coming home
with your students.
Please remember this is just a progress report.
We are just beginning down the road of learning. Remember to
continue practicing reading and math skills at home daily. Also,
if you have any questions or concerns, contact the teacher to
discuss any issues.
Conferencing information for parents:
Remember teachers and parents often see the
student from very different prospectives.
Some areas to discuss with your classroom
teacher:
* What are my child's strengths and weaknesses?
* Is my child involved in any special instruction?
* Ask about reading and math strategies to use at home to improve
on skills.
* Grading requirements?
* Policy on homework?
* Are there any special problems relating to discipline or socialization?
* How well does my child communicate?
* What are the learning objectives during the current 9-week
grading period?
* Is my child motivated?
* What specific suggestions for improvement does the teacher
have for my child?
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| Counseling Schedule for 2007 - 2008 |
| September |
RESPECT - Presentation to all grades |
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LINK - Let's Include
New Kids |
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Operation School Bell - this
project provides new clothes, a hygiene kit, shoes and a hair
cut voucher. This project is part of the Assistance League of
Bay Area. |
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School Supplies for students
in need. |
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Service Project ______. (Citizenship
Pillar) |
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Nana Pudddin' Presentation -
September 13 |
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Bully Presentation by Lisa Cudd
- Faculty meeting September 25, 2007 |
| October |
RESPONSIBILITY- |
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Gentle Giants October 19 |
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National Character
Counts Week October 22 - 26, 2007 |
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"Wrap the Town
Red" - October 27, 2007 Saturday |
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Red Ribbon Week October
22 - 26 |
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BOO! In the Park October 25 |
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At Risk Students Identified |
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Perfect Attendance - October
29 |
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PALs Peer Assistance and Leadership
(Citizenship Pillar) |
| November |
CITIZENSHIP -Presentation to all Grade Levels |
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Service Project - Food Drive
(Citizenship Pillar) Christian Helping Hands |
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OLSAT - November
6 & 7 Kindergarten |
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DARE - 3rd grade
November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; 26 & 27 |
| December |
CARING
- Presentation to all grades |
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Holiday Service Project - Share
Your Christmas (Citizenship Pillar) |
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DARE- 3rd grade December
3 & 4 |
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DARE - Kindergarten December
10 |
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DARE - 1st grade December
11 |
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DARE - 2nd grade December
12 |
| January |
TRUSTWORTHINESS - Presentation to all grades |
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Perfect Attendance - January
22 |
| February |
FAIRNESS - Presentation to all grades |
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ITBS Testing - First Grade
- February 26, 27, and 28. |
| March |
RESPECT - Presentation to all grades |
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Book Fair - March
10- 14 |
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Perfect Attendance
March 31 |
| April |
RESPONSIBILITY-
Presentation to all
grades |
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April 25, Three Screened
Multimedia Presentation COUNT ON ME all grade levels |
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TAKS Math Test -
Third Grade - April 29 |
| May |
CITIZENSHIP-
Presentation to all grades |
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Kindergarten Registration
- May 1 |
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Volunteer Tea - May
8 |
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WHO Program - We
Help Ourselves - all grades |
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Windsong Tour -Transition Students
May 16 |
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Perfect Attendance May 30 |
| June |
CARING |
| July |
TRUSTWORTHINESS |
| August |
FAIRNESS |
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