Character Word/ Artists of the Month

August - Enthusiasm A positive attitude. Strong feeling of excitement towards student activities, school and community. Willing to work hard without complaint Eager to learn new things	September - Enthusiasm A positive attitude Strong feeling of excitement toward student activities, school and community Willing to work hard without complaint Eager to learn new things	October - Responsibility Does what they are supposed to do Always does their best Uses self-control Is self-desciplined
	Artist - Composer - George Frederic Handel	Artist - Composer - Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart
November - Honesty Always tells the truth Is sincere Is forth right Is not tricky or deceptive without complaint	December - Trustworthiness Honest Doesn't deceive, cheat or steal Reliable Follows through with commitments	January - Respect Treats others with respect Uses good manners, not bad language Is considerate of the feelings of others Doesn't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone
Artist - Composer - Lidwig Van Beethoven	Artist - Composer - Robert & Clara Schumann	Artist - Composer - Giuseppe Verdi
February -Compassion Is kind, loving and considerate Expresses gratitude Is not cruel, mean or insensitive Helps others in need	March - Integrity Treat others with respect Uses good manners, not bad language Is considerate of the feelings of others Doesn't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone	April - Fairness Is able to play by the rules Is open-minded; listens to others Does not blame others carelessly Does not take advantage of others
Artist - Composer - Frederic Chopin	Artist - Composer - Claude Debussy	Artist - Composer - Eric Whitacre
May - Citizenship Helps to make school & community better Obeys laws and rules Gets involved in community affairs Respects authority	June - Patience Ability to ramain calm while waiting for what you want, without getting angry or upset
Artist - Composer - John Williams

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