| Word of The Week |
Manner of the Week |
| August 24: Trustworthiness |
Help a friend in need |
| August 31: Integrity |
Do the right thing |
| September 7: Respect |
Treat others the way you want to be treated |
| September 14: Acceptance |
Do not save seats or exclude others |
| September 21: Courtesy |
Say “please” when making requests |
| September 28: Dignity |
Excuse yourself at burps and sneezes |
| October 5: Responsibility |
Help at the door when needed |
| October 12: Work Ethic |
Do your tasks without whining or complaint |
| October 19: Accountability |
Do not ask for rewards for tasks |
| October 26: Self-Control |
Do not interrupt; wait for speaker to finish |
| November 2: Citizenship |
Be a good audience member |
| November 9: Patriotism |
Do your share to make your community better |
| November 16: Service |
Introduce yourself to visitors |
| November 30: Cooperation |
Surprise others with random acts of kindness |
| December 7: Caring |
Raise your hand to address a speaker |
| December 14: Gratitude |
Remember to say “thank you” |
| January 4: Fairness |
Respect other’s opinions and comments |
| January 11: Cooperation |
Accept “no” for an answer |
| January 18: Equality |
Do not cut in line or keep the line from moving |
| January 25: Open-mindedness |
Forgive mistakes |
| February 1: Trustworthiness |
Tell the truth, no matter what |
| February 8: Dependability |
Apologize without blame |
| February 15: Reliability |
Keep your promises |
| February 22: Loyalty |
Ask permission to borrow stuff |
| March 1: Respect |
Communicate anger appropriately |
| March 8: Non-violence |
Do not use your hands for hitting |
| March 22: Manners |
Use polite words (yes sir, ma’am) |
| March 29: Tolerance |
Accept apologies with respect |
| April 5: Responsibility |
Obey all rules with Guest Teachers |
| April 12: Self-Discipline |
Clean up after yourself in bathroom |
| April 19: Excellence |
Congratulate people when they win |
| April 26: Perseverance |
Learn from your mistakes |
| May 3: Citizenship |
Accept compliments with thanks |
| May 10: Obedience |
Follow bus rules and thank bus drivers |
| May 17: Conservation |
Pick up trash; recycle or throw it away |
| May 24: Sportsmanship |
Be positive, enjoy life and play by the rules |
| Manners on this list are adapted from Ron Clark's Essential 55. |
