Character Rocks
What is CHARACTER ROCKS ?
It's our fun and educational way of explaining the importance of good social skills.
We start each month with a Character Rocks Rally. This is similar to a traditional pep rally. We have fun with skills, songs and cheers.
There is music and kids are encouraged to participate. We hope to get them excited about each month's character trait.
The counselors follow up with classroom lessons, which give students the chance to practice and improve their social skills.
This year, we are traveling the world in search of good character. Here is our itinerary for the year.
| Month |
Destination |
Character Trait |
| September |
USA |
Pride
Shane Osborn, Navy Pilot, talked with the kids about having pride in our country. |
| October |
Mexico |
Neighbors
Guest speakers included a bilingual storyteller and Spanish teacher |
| November |
Africa |
Responsibility
Jeopardy game about student responsibility and Anansi the Spider DVD |
| December |
Scandinavia |
Charity
Guest speaker from the Omaha Weavers Society / Play about the Polar Expresss |
| January |
China |
Respect
Guest Speaker taught Yoga and Tai Chi to all 720 students! |
| February |
France |
Manners
Guest speaker from Clara's Closet talked about Etiquette |
| March |
Ireland |
Ambition
Jump Rope Group from Joslyn Elementary & a Juggler -
rally theme "What in the world can you do?" |
| April |
Jamaica |
Optimism |
| May |
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Around the World Celebration! |
Efforts to improve our character can only help classroom success!
Thank you for supporting your child at home by discussing the character trait of the month and' especially, by pointing out situations where you see good CHARACTER IN ACTION.
created by JoAnna Klima