As a school this month we will be focusing on practicing common courtesy.

Students will have the opportunity to learn common courtesy behaviors and

put them into practice. Students will participate in classroom guidance

lessons related to the topic. Please see below for weekly topics that allow

students to learn courteous behaviors such as greetings, listening to others,

giving compliments and being respectful.

Week One: Practice greetings, introductions, shaking hands, etc.

Week Two: Practice listening skills, indoor voices and walking in halls, etc.

Week Three: Practice giving/receiving compliments, being sincere, etc.

Week Four: Practice being respectful, being kind and polite, etc.

   As a school this month we will be focusing on safety. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary safety tips to keep them safe at home, school and everywhere else. Please see below for weekly topics.

Week One: Stranger Awareness

Week Two: Fire Prevention and Safety

Week Three: Personal Safety and Bullying

Week Four: Bus Safety

   As a school this month we will be focusing on appreciation. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to appreciate others and themselves. Students will participate in classroom guidance lessons related to the topic. Students will take part in self-esteem building activities, as well as, learn how to show appreciation for others. Please see below for weekly topics.

Week One: Conferences are scheduled - no theme

Week Two: Student Appreciation

Week Three: Thankfulness

Week Four: Staff Appreciation

   As a school this month we will be focusing on friendship. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make and keep friends. Students will participate in classroom guidance lessons related to the topic. Students will take part in creating a school-wide friendship chain and a friendship quilt. Please see below for weekly topics.

Week One: How to be a friend

Week Two: How to keep a friend

Week Three: Conflict Resolution

   As a school this month we will be focusing on health and wellness. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to have healthy lifestyles. Students will participate in classroom guidance lessons related to the topic. Students will take part in learning about proper hygiene, the importance of exercise and healthy eating habits. Please see below for weekly topics.

Week One: Hygiene

Week Two: Exercise

Week Three: Eating Healthy

   As a school this month we will be focusing on responsibility. Students will have the opportunity to learn practice skills to help them become more responsible. Students will participate in classroom guidance lessons related to the topic. Students will take part in goal setting activities, creating daily schedules and role-plays. Please see below for weekly topics.

Week One: Short-term goals

Week Two: Long-term goals

Week Three: Responsibility to myself

Week Four: Responsibility to others