| Word of The Week |
Manner of the Week |
| August 23: Trustworthiness |
Help a friend in need |
| August 30: Integrity |
Do the right thing |
| September 6: Respect |
Treat others the way you want to be treated |
| September 13: Acceptance |
Do not save seats or exclude others |
| September 20: Courtesy |
Say “please” when making requests |
| September 27: Dignity |
Excuse yourself at burps and sneezes |
| October 4: Responsibility |
Help at the door when needed |
| October 11: Work Ethic |
Do your tasks without whining or complaint |
| October 18: Accountability |
Do not ask for rewards for tasks |
| October 25: Self-Control |
Do not interrupt; wait for speaker to finish |
| November 1: Citizenship |
Be a good audience member |
| November 8: Patriotism |
Do your share to make your community better |
| November 15: Service |
Introduce yourself to visitors |
| November 29: Cooperation |
Surprise others with random acts of kindness |
| December 6: Caring |
Raise your hand to address a speaker |
| December 13: Gratitude |
Remember to say “thank you” |
| January 3: Fairness |
Respect other’s opinions and comments |
| January 10: Justice |
Accept “no” for an answer |
| January 17: Equality |
Do not cut in line or keep the line from moving |
| January 24: Open-mindedness |
Forgive mistakes |
| January 31: Trustworthiness |
Tell the truth, no matter what |
| February 7: Dependability |
Apologize without blame |
| February 14: Reliability |
Keep your promises |
| February 21: Loyalty |
Ask permission to borrow stuff |
| February 28: Respect |
Communicate anger appropriately |
| March 7: Non-violence |
Do not use your hands for hitting |
| March 21: Manners |
Use polite words (yes sir, ma’am) |
| March 28: Tolerance |
Accept apologies with respect |
| April 4: Responsibility |
Obey all rules with Guest Teachers |
| April 11: Self-Discipline |
Clean up after yourself in bathroom |
| April 18: Excellence |
Congratulate people when they win |
| April 25: Perseverance |
Learn from your mistakes |
| May 2: Citizenship |
Accept compliments with thanks |
| May 9: Obedience |
Follow bus rules and thank bus drivers |
| May 16: Conservation |
Pick up trash; recycle or throw it away |
| May 23: Sportsmanship |
Be positive, enjoy life and play by the rules |
| Manners on this list are adapted from Ron Clark's Essential 55. |
