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Monday's Message: Weekly Character Words and Manners

* Manners adapted from Ron Clark's The Essential 55. / printable version pdf

Word of The Week Manner of the Week
August 27: Respect Shake hands firmly and make eye contact
September 4: Courtesy Say "please" when making requests
September 10: Acceptance Do not save seats or exclude others
September 17: Tolerance Accept apologies with respect
September 24: Dignity Excuse yourself at burps and sneezes
October 1: Responsibility Help at the door when needed
October 8: Work Ethic Do your tasks without whining or complaint
October 15: Accountability Do not ask for rewards for tasks
October 22: Excellence Communicate criticism respectfully
October 29: Self Control Do not interrupt; wait for speaker to finish
November 5: Citizenship Be a good audience member
November 12: Patriotism Do your share to make your community better
November 26: Service Introduce yourself to visitors
December 3: Caring Raise your hand to address a speaker
December 10: Charity Surprise others with random acts of kindness
December 17: Gratitude Always remember to say thank you
January 7: Fairness Respect other's opinions and comments
January 14: Cooperation Accept "no" for an answer
January 22: Equality Do not cut in line or keep the line from moving
January 28: Open-Mindedness Forgive mistakes
February 4: Trustworthiness Help a friend in need
February 11: Integrity Tell the truth, no matter what
February 18: Reliability Apologize without blame
February 25: Loyalty Ask permission to borrow stuff
March 3: Respect Communicate anger appropriately
March 10: Non-violence Do not use your hands for hitting
March 24: Manners Use polite words (yes sir, ma'am)
April 1: Responsibility Obey all rules with Guest Teachers
April 7: Dependability Clean up after yourself in bathroom
April 14: Accountability Accept correction with respect
April 21: Perseverance Learn from your mistakes
April 28: Self-Discipline Congratulate someone when they win
May 5: Citizenship Accept compliments with thanks
May 12: Obedience Follow bus rules and thank bus drivers
May 19: Conservation Pick up trash; recycle or throw it away
May 27: Sportsmanship Be positive, enjoy life and play by the rules
 

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