CharacterStrong

  • CharacterStrong: Trait of the Month

    Beginning in 2021-22, the district introduced a new social-emotional learning tool, CharacterStrong, to enhance its existing focus on character and character traits. CharacterStrong is a curriculum and professional development organization with a goal to create a better world through education. The mission is to help schools more effectively teach strong character and social-emotional skills to their students.

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Respect

    is seeing value in all people and things & treating them with care.

    Responsibility

    is taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.

     

    Gratitude

    is choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.

     

    Empathy

    is understanding and connecting to other people’s feelings.

     

    January

    February

    March

    April

    Perseverance

    is pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles.

    Honesty

    is being truthful in what you say and do.

    Cooperation

    is working together to reach shared goals.

    Courage

    is choosing what is helpful, right and kind – even when it’s hard and scary.

    May

     

    Creativity

    is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem.