Sheridan Park Character Education

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Each student has the opportunity to be chosen for “Student of the Month" and every month has a different criteria for the “Character Trait” award. Those students whose behaviour demonstrates the month’s criteria will be chosen and the recipients have their picture placed on a certificate proudly displayed on our “Student of the Month” bulletin board in the front foyer. These students are acknowledged and handed their certificates at our monthly/term awards assembly and their names will be published in our monthly newsletter.

Our Skyhawk/Ecohawk students earn character trait "dog tags”, also on a monthly basis. These tags are given out to students who demonstrate and model these traits. Students will be able to collect all ten tags over the course of the year.

Character trait for September is RESPECT (Hats Off dog tag)
Respect: To treat other people with respect makes your world a nicer place to live in, whether it's at home, at school, or out in your community.

Indicators:

• Treat people the way you like to have them treat you
• Value other people's opinions
• Be considerate of people's likes and dislikes
• Don't mock or tease people
• Be sensitive to other's feelings

Character trait for October is RESPPONSIBILITY (Reuse Responsibility dog tag)

The character trait for May is RESPONSIBILITY. To be accountable for my actions and attitudes.

Indicators:

• I do not make excuses or blame other people
• I do what I am supposed to do
• I do what I say I will do
• I choose to have a good attitude.

Character trait for November is INTEGRITY (Integrity dog tag)

Say what you mean and mean what you say!

Indicators:

• Be true to your values and beliefs
• Take responsibility
• Be Honest.

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Character trait for December is CARING ( Penguin dog tag)

Caring: To be concerned with and helpful in the needs of others.

Indicators:
• I treat other people as I would like to be treated. I help other people
• I am sensitive and kind to the feelings of other people
• I encourage and praise other people

Character trait for January is OPTIMISIM (High Five dog tag)

Optimism: the power of positive thinking! Always look for the best in any situation and expect good things to happen.

Indicators:

• Reflect and think of the good things in life
• Be grateful and thankful
• Try not to complain when bad things happen, make the best of it
• Remember nothing can stop you from being successful
• Be confident!

Character trait for February is PERSEVERANCE (Perseverance Reuse dog tag)

Perseverance is such a fine character trait. One everyone needs to work on daily - children and adults. Start today! It’s a lifetime skill.

Indicator:

In school, you can practice perseverance by staying on task and not giving up. For example, goal  setting.  At school, it could be participation, initiative, homework completion or subject specific, At home, you practice perseverance by being a good family member. For example, setting a goal to keep your room cleaned. You start by doing a big clean-up on a day like Saturday when you have plenty of time to complete the job. If your room is very messy, you may want to work for 30 minutes in one area, then take a 10 minute break. The commitment comes when you decide and follow-through on keeping your room cleaned daily.

Character trait for March is HEALTHY LVING (Walker dog tag)

The character trait for March is Healthy Living. Keep active, establish good eating habits and be confident

Indicators:

• Daily physical activity
• Keep fit and have fun!
• Eat Right
• Stay positive, think healthy!

Character trait for April is ECO-FRIENDLY ( Carbon Footprint dog tag)

The character trait for April is Eco-friendly.” Being green: make decisions you can do in every part of your everyday that will positively impact our future.” Sir Richard Branson

Indicators:

• Unplug all electrical appliances
• Use reusable containers
• Turn off the lights
• Instead of taking the car, use City Transit, bike or walk
• Use fluorescent light bulbs
• Recycle and reuse properly
• Eat local and organic foods.

Character trait for May is COURAGE (Reuse Courage dog tag)

To do what is honourable even when fearful or pressured to do wrong.

Indicators:  

• I say “NO” to things that are harmful to my community or myself.
• I stand up for what I know to be best.
• I am willing to try something new.

Character trait for June is COOPERATION ( Team shirt T-shirt dog tag)

Cooperation: To work together by helping each other.
Indicators:
• I share and take turns
• I work with others in a group
• I try to make other people feel needed
• I solve problems without arguing or violence

TEAL TICKETS

Our program continues on a daily basis with Teal tickets to reward students for random acts of kindness he/she has demonstrated in our school community. Monthly draws are held.

PRINCIPAL’S LUNCHEON

A luncheon date is set with the principal and three students per term are selected by the staff to join the principal. The luncheon awards and recognizes students in all three divisions that have demonstrated exemplary character traits.

Climate Survey

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Give Where You Live Letter 2

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