Thought for the week: Joy is the feeling of grinning inside.
December 5-9
Word for the week: Cooperation- When we cooperate, we work together in harmony to reach our goals.
How wonderful it feels to accomplish something together!
Thought for the week: Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
November 28-December 2
Word for the week: Optimism - When you have optimism, you believe that life is good.
You are positive, confident, and people like to be around you!
Thought for the week: "Make each day your masterpiece!" John Wooden
November 21-23
Word for the week: Hope - When you have hope, you look to the future with confidence that you will reach your goals.
Believe in your self because we believe in you!
Thought for the week: "Once you choose Hope, anything is possible." Christopher Reeve
November 7-11
Word for the week: Compassion - Caring about other people and their feelings. A compassionate personhas a kind
and caring heart and always reaches out to help others.
Thought for the week: "Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference." Barbara DeAngeles
2010-2011 Thoughts and Questions for the Week
To coincide with our Character Counts character of the month, we have a thought for the week. We also have a discussion question that challenges students to live with character.
June 2011
June 13-17
If you say you can’t the brain will find you can’t, BUT, if you say you can the brain will find you can!
- Contributed by Jayla Wink
Question of the week: How will you continue to learn and grow this summer?
Think about this, set a goal, and share it with your class.
June 6-10
It is important to understand who you are and what it is that you want to do. Don’t be afraid to be different. - Contributed by Brandon Lopez in Mr. Laverty’s room. Question of the week: What is special about you? Share your strengths with your classmates.
May 31 - June 3
Perserverance is the hard work you do after you
get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
Question of the week: Think about a person in your life who encouraged you when you were struggling with something. Find some time this week to say “thank-you” to that person.
May 23-27
"If you are ever in a sticky situation and don’t know what to do,
go with your gut. It will never let you down." - Lois Powell
Question of the week: Are manners important in life? Why or why not?
May 16-20
"There is only one person who could ever make you happy,
and that person is you." - David Burns
Question of the week: One of your friends asks you to lie for them so they will not get in trouble. What will you do and why?
May 9-13
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." - Confucius
Question of the week: As you think about your schoolwork, what does the saying,“Slow and steady wins the race.” Mean to you?
May 2-6
Cherish every moment of your life, even if it is unexpected.
- Contributed by Kenzie Ellis in Mr. Laverty’s class.
Question of the week: Your best friend is telling you not to play with or be friends with some of the other students in your class. You really like these other students and want to pay with them. What will you do and why?
April 2011
April 25-29
"Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher Robin and Pooh
Question of the week: Think about a subject in school that is challenging for you. What strategites can you use to keep growing in this area? How can you help yourself to be a “Doer of Tough Stuff?”
April 18-22
Don't worry, be happy!
Question of the week: What makes you happy? How can you choose to be happy today? How does your mood and attitude affect those around you?
April 11-15
"Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!" - Anne Frank
Question of the week: A classmate calls you a name and teases you. He or she thinks it is all in good fun, but it really bothers you. How will you handle this? What will you do?
March 2011 - Trustworthiness
March 28 - April 1
"Happiness is a choice you make, not something that does or does not happen to you. You can choose to be happy right now, no matter what you have or don't have." - Lou Tice
Question of the week: Think about your efforts on your learning so far this year. Have you done your best? Have you been a “Doer of Tough Stuff?” What are your goals to finish the year strong?
March 21-25
Thought: "Deciding whether or not to trust a person is like deciding whether or not to climb a tree, because you might get a wonderful view from the highest branch, or you might simply get covered in sap, and for this reason many people choose to spend their time alone and indoors, where it is harder to get a splinter." - Lemony Snicket
Question of the week: Discuss the thought for the week. What does it mean?
March 14-18
Thought: "Trust is like a vase...once it's broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never be the same again."
Question of the week: In the lunchroom, a student drops their tray and their food spills everywhere. Many students laugh. What will you do and why?
March 7-11
Thought: "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank Question of the week: In the lunchroom, a student drops their tray and their food spills everywhere. Many students laugh. What will you do and why?
February 2011 - Fairness
February 28-March 4
Thought: "Integrity is telling myself the truth. And Honesty is telling the truth to other people." - Spencer Johnson
Question of the week: One of your friends tells an unkind joke about another person. It bothers you but you laugh anyway. Are you being dishonest?
February 21-25
Thought: "Never, Never, never give up!" - Winston Churchill
Question: You don't understand your math assignments, and you are struggling to complete your homework. What will you do?
February 14-18
Thought: "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Question: What is one thing you can do this week to make a difference? What will you do and why?
February 7-11
Thought: "It is not fair to ask others what you are unwilling
to do yourself" - Eleanor Roosevelt
Question: When you enter the restroom at school, you notice that someone has
intentionally made a big mess. What will you do and why?
February 1-4
Thought: "The time is always right to do
what is right." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Question: While playing at a friend's house, you both decide to play video games. The game your friend selects is one that you know your parents don't allow you to play. What will you do and why?
January 2011 - Respect
January 3-7
Thought: "Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity."
Question: Your best friend asks to copy your homework. What will you do and why?
January 10-14
Thought: "Respect yourself and others will respect you." -Confucius
Question: During recess and at other times during the school day, several of your friends and classmates routinely use inappropriate language. You notice that more students are starting to join in. What will you do and why?
January 17-21
Thought: "Treat other people the way you would like to be treated." -The Golden Rule
Question: You see one of your friends taking something from another person's locker.
What will you do and why?
January 24-28
Thought: "Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can."
Question: You notice that a student is being teased by other students. It happens
almost every day. The teasing happens when grown-ups aren't around.
What will you do and why?
