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Community Schools Character Traits

Posted Date: 5/01/25 (2:00 PM)
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The Community Schools Character Trait for the month of May is....Integrity. 

As part of our Community Schools Initiative, we implemented a Community Schools Character Traits program, inspired by the Capturing Kids' Hearts model. For the initial implementation during the 2024/2025 school year, Mrs. Vianney Durazo facilitates character trait lessons in ELOP classrooms at Dogwood and Heber Schools. At the end of the month, ELOP tutors select a student who exemplifies the featured character trait. Mrs. Durazo recognizes these students with a certificate during a special presentation.

 

As a Community School, we encourage everyone to support our students in demonstrating these positive traits. By working together as a Community School, we create endless opportunities for our students to succeed, ensuring a brighter future for our entire community.

 

Month

CharacterTrait

CharacterMotto 

Description 

September

Empathy

Connect With Heart

Ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings

October 

Self-Direct

Think, Choose, Act

Ability and learned skill to cast a vision of future goals and then take intentional steps toward who, where, and what we want to be

November

Teamwork 

Better Together

Ability to work in unity with others towards a common goal

December

Responsibility 

Do Your Part 

Willingness and ability to take ownership of our thoughts, words, and actions

January 

Respect

Honor You, Honor Me

Willingness and ability to act professionally and thoughtfully with ourselves and others

February 

Kindness

Spark The Heart

Ability and willingness to express care and compassion for others

March 

Courage

Step Up

Ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging

April 

Perseverance

Finish Strong

Willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough

May 

Integrity

Be Leadworthy

Ability and willingness to live with honesty and excellence