Student of the Month

In an effort to reinforce character development, Iwakuni Elementary School's Counseling Program will be implementing a Student of the Month program. These core values will assist each student in becoming the best person they can be!

October: Trustworthiness

· Be Honest: Don’t lie, cheat, or steal.

· Be Reliable: Keep your promises and follow through on your commitments.

· Have the Courage: Do what is right, even when it seems difficult.

· Be a Good Friend: And don’t betray.

November: Caring (13 November-National Kindness Day)

· Treat people with kindness and generosity.

· Help people in need.

· Be sensitive to people’s feelings.

· Never be mean or hurtful.

· Think about how your actions will affect others.

Always remember: we become caring people by doing caring things!

December: Respect

· Treat other people the way you want to be treated.

· Be courteous and polite.

· Listen to what other people have to say.

· Don’t insult people, make fun of them, call them names, or pick on others.

· Don’t judge people.

January: Responsibility

· Be reliable and dependable; when you agree to do something, do it.

· Take care of your own business. Don’t make others do what you are supposed to do.

· Take responsibility for your actions; don’t make excuses or blame others.

· Use your head; think before you act; imagine the consequences.

February: Fairness

· Treat people the way you want to be treated.

· Take turns.

· Tell the truth.

· Play by the rules.

· Think about how your actions will affect others.

· Listen to people with an open mind.

March: Grit

· Display courage when things might be difficult

· Set goals and follow through

· Be resilient

· Never, ever give up

· Overcome challenges

April: Integrity

· Do the right thing even when no one is watching.

· Make the right choice

· Be true to yourself

· Acting ethically, consistently, and in a trustworthy manner.

May: Citizenship

· Do your share to make your school, your community, and the world a better place.

· Take responsibility for what goes on around you.

· Participate in community service and help take care of the environment.

· Be a good neighbor.

· Treat other people with respect and dignity.

· Follow the rules of your family, your school, and your society.