Character Education Plan 2021-22 Teachers have been trained in facilitating "class problem-solving meetings" as a proactive approach to addressing social-emotional issues and to create a positive classroom culture.
September: Theme is Respect K-1 How to solve a problem using an “I-Message” 2-3-Moving from an “I-Message” to an “I feel message” and how to respond to someone’s “I feel message” (Introduction to Empathy) 4-5—How to use an “I-Message” and practice using empathy when responding to someone’s I-Message
October: Theme is SAFETY -ties in with Red Ribbon Week “Your Future is Key, so Stay Drug Free” All lessons will be created and co-taught by 8th Grade Team Lead Members but will include in some part: K-1 Using Stop, Think, Go to make safe decisions 2-3 Using Stop, Think, Go to make safe decisions 4-5 Using Stop, Think, Go to make safe decisions
November: Theme is PRODUCTIVITY K-1 Whole body listening, ignoring distractions 2-3 Ignoring distractions, asking for help/advocating for self 4-5 Organizations skills and time management
December: Theme is RESPONSIBILITY K-1 Learning the difference between tattling and what is bullying? 2-3 Learning how to keep problems small and what is bullying? 4-5 What is bullying? How to be an upstander instead of a bystander
January: Theme is DIVERSITY and INCLUSION K-1 Open and closed friendship circles, book and activity “It’s Okay to be Different” 2-3 Open/closed friendship circles, team-building activities 4-5 Open/closed friendship circles, honoring differences and team-building
February: Theme is KINDNESS K-1 Kind Heart activity 2-3 Random Acts of Kindness/Bucket Filling 4-5 How to stop Rumors, gossip, exclusion
March: Theme is SELF-CONTROL K-1 How to cope with disappointment, how to stay patient (Interrupting Chicken lesson) 2-3 Zones of Regulation coping tools, anger management 4-5 Zones of Regulation coping tools, anger management
April: Theme is PERSEVERANCE K-1 The power of “Yet” 2-3 Understanding the difference between fixed and growth mindset 4-5 Tips to develop a growth mindset
May: Theme is HONESTY/INTEGRITY K-1 What does it mean to be honest? 2-3 My actions have consequences 4-5 What are my own personal values?
MIDDLE SCHOOL This school year, we will be implementing the use of a researched based Social Emotional Program called Second Step for Middle School.
Middle school is a time of change. Second Step helps teach powerful skills and competencies—like handling strong emotions, setting and meeting goals, making good decisions, and forging positive relationships—while building the safe, supported learning environment middle schoolers need to succeed.