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What Does a Good Character Look Like? Ask Long Elementary Students!

Long Elementary students share what good character looks like to them.

Every day, we interact with people who show good character in our community. This year, the Lindbergh Schools District Character Education Team would like your input as we reflect on our current District Character Traits.

This renewal process will hopefully gather ideas from students, staff, parents and citizens from our entire community to ensure all are united in supporting the development of positive character. Please contribute to our discussions and provide input about positive character in our youth by sending an e-mail to Character Education Coordinator Amy Richards, arichards@lindberghschools.ws.

If possible, please include an example of a person, organization, or group that exemplifies the character trait you are endorsing. In August, we will vote on 13 traits—12 existing traits, and one new suggestion from the community. The Character Education Team will use your input to select 12 traits that coincide with
the 12 months of the year, beginning in January 2013. These 12 selected traits will be prominently seen throughout our schools and community to reinforce the importance of each trait for all citizens.

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This month, students from Long Elementary School share what good character looks like to them:

Caring:

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  • My favorite character word is caring. Caley showed caring when she saw me get hurt and she gave me a big hug. - Kate      
  • Melissa showed caring when I was sad and mad and she made me happy. She didn’t walk away. - Clair   
  • Max shows caring when someone gets hurt. He will ask, “Are you OK?”  -  Gabe  

Cooperation:

  • My favorite character word is cooperation. Emma shows cooperation when she traded Pokémon cards with me.  -  Zach

Patience:

  • My favorite character word is patience.  Harrison shows patience when he doesn’t talk when I’m talking.     -  Brian    
  • Ben showed patience when he made Easter eggs with me.  -  Ella  

Honesty:

  • My favorite character word is honesty.  My mom shows honesty when she said she had my book.  -    Joe  

Integrity:

  • My favorite character word is integrity.  Claire shows integrity when she helps me when I am hurt.  -  Melissa  

Peace:

  • My favorite character word is peace.  Betsy shows peace because she is quiet in the class. - Max  
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