Character Counts at Elkhart Elementary School
by Kent Morrison
May 30, 2008
Character is what a person is inside. Our character is revealed by how we act when we think no one is looking. It is how we treat everyone not just our friends. A person of character has good ethical values and knows right from wrong. When a person has a strong character they will display it even when it is not convenient and at times that it may cost them something.
Good character does not just happen. That is why we teach the Six Pillars of Character at the Elementary School. We are trying to instill and reinforce ethical values that are being taught at home. The following are the jingles that we use to help kids remember each trait.
Citizenship
Be a good neighbor today.
Obeying the rules and respecting authority is what it is all about.
If you do your part... A good CITIZEN is what you'll be!
R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y
Doing what you are supposed to do, That's what it's all about.
Responsibility, Responsibility, Responsibility
Yeah, Just do it!
Always do your best in everything you do,
Go ahead and use self-control,
That's right, BE Responsible.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
You gotta give it, to get it, Yeah, that's the key!
We live by the Golden Rule , you see, at Elkhart Elementary.
T-R-U-S-T-W-O-R-T-H-Y
Be honest, don't cheat or steal,
Yeah, that's right !
Build a good reputation.
Go ahead, start today,
At Elkhart Elementary.
CARING
Be kind with your words and actions.
Show everyone that you really do care.
After all it's YOUR character that's on the line, at Elkhart Elementary.
FAIRNESS
You gotta play by the rules.
It's cool you see, take turns and share.
Be cool, live by the Golden Rule, at Elkhart Elementary School.
