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Connie Cheshire, Ron Clark, Stacey Jeter

 

Weekly Character Words & Manners 2011-2012 

WORD of the WEEK   MANNER of the WEEK 
  
 
September  3:  Integrity   Do the right thing  
September 10: Respect   Treat others the way you want to be treated
September 17:  Acceptance   Do not save seats or exclude others  
September 24:  Courtesy Say "please" when making requests  
October  1: Dignity Accept apologies with respect
October  8:  Responsibility    Help at the door when eeded
October 15: Work Ethic Do your tasks without whining or complaint
October 22:  Accountability Do not ask for rewards for tasks
October 29:  Self-ControlDo not interrupt; wait for the 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:  Cooperation    Surprise others with random acts of kindness
December 10:  Caring    Raise your hand to address a speaker
December 17:  Gratitude     Remember to say “thank you” 
January  7:  Fairness    Respect other’s opinions and comments 
January 14:  Justice    Accept “no” for an answer 
January 26:  Equality     Do not cut in line or keep the line from moving  
January 28:  Open-Mindedness  Forgive mistakes  
February  4:  Trustworthiness   Tell the truth, no matter what 
February 11:  Dependability     Apologize without blame 
February 18:  Reliability     Keep your promises
February 25:  Loyalty    Ask permission to borrow things 
March  4:  Respect   Communicate anger appropriately 
March 18:  Non-Violence    Do not use your hands for hitting 
March 25:  Manners   Use polite words  (yes sir, ma’am) 
April  1:  Tolerance    Accept apologies with respect 
April  8:  Responsibility     Obey all rules with Guest Teachers 
April 15:  Self-Discipline   Clean up after yourself in bathroom 
April 22:  Excellence     Congratulate people when they win 
April 29:  Perseverance   Learn from your mistakes 
May 6:  Citizenship    Accept compliments with thanks 
May 13:  Obedience     Follow bus rules and thank bus drivers 
May 20:  Conservation     Pick up trash; recycle or throw it away 
May 27:  Sportsmanship   Be positive, enjoy life and play by the rules 
June 3:  Patriotism   Remember and honor those who serve 
  

 Manners on this list are adapted from Ron Clark's Essential 55.