“Fairness” Is the Character Trait of the Month for January
January 6, 2009
I just wanted to share with you that fairness is the character trait of the month of January. Fairness means you need to treat others equally. During the month of January we will also have the opportunity to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. It was his hope and dream that we would live in a world where all people would be seen as equals. As you study fairness this month please also encourage your students to learn about Martin Luther, his personal character traits and what they can do to make the world a better place.
Activities and service learning ideas can be found on the web page under Service Learning at www.juliancharterschool.org/resources/service-learning/fairness/ . I would love to hear what your students are doing to develop their character and help the community. Please see below for a couple of great ideas from the web page!
Fairness activity and service learning project:
- Take your kids to visit a local courtroom and see how fairness plays a part in our judicial system.
- Review the food pyramid chart and research the eating habits of people from different countries. Share the information gained with school officials and help to develop healthy eating habits across the school so that students of all cultures and backgrounds have the knowledge of how healthy foods will benefit their bodies.
“Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you.” H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Tammy Condron
Testing and Service Learning Coordinator
Julian Charter School
951-892-5297
tcondron@juliancharterschool.org
December’s Service Learning Theme is “Responsibility”
December 8, 2008
Responsibility: Able to be trusted or depended upon to carry out duties in a timely manner. A responsible person is accountable, dependable and trustworthy.
“Provision for others is the fundamental responsibility of human life.” Woodrow Wilson, 28th US President
Practical Applications of Responsibility:
- Complete homework
- Complete work around home without prompting
- Be helpful before you are asked
- Take care of possessions
- Be accountable to friends and family
For activities and ideas on incorporating this month’s theme into your student’s curriculum, please visit http://www.juliancharterschool.org/resources/service-learning/responsibility.
Come Join Us for Character Education and Fun at the Ramona Park Day on Friday, November 21
November 17, 2008
When: Friday, November 21 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Collier Park, E Street between 6th and 7th Streets in Ramona
Come meet parents and children who learn at home. Learn about the JCS monthly character trait focus and share in seasonal fun. All ages welcome.
Share ideas about December’s character trait: Responsibility
RSVP: Lorinda Sevenans
lsevenans@juliancharterschool.org
Future Park Dates:
- December 19
- January 30, 2009
- February 27, 2009
- March 27, 2009
- May 1 , 2009
Ramona Park Day Begins on October 31, 2008
October 9, 2008
When: Friday, October 31, 2008 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Collier Park, E Street between 6th and 7th Streets in Ramona
Come meet parents and children who learn at home. Learn about the JCS monthly character trait focus and share in seasonal fun. All ages welcome.
November Character Trait: Honesty
RSVP: Lorinda Sevenans
lsevenans@juliancharterschool.org
Future Park Dates:
- November 21
- December 19
- January 30, 2009
- February 27, 2009
- March 27, 2009
- May 1 , 2009
