Wynne Primary School will focus on a specific character trait each month of the school year. Books have been selected to feature these character traits, and the literature will be used school wide to promote good character. The first week of each month, teachers will read a book that demonstrates the month's character trait. Each teacher will discuss the trait from the book and do an extension activity to display in the hallway. A bulletin board in the lobby will reflect the month's featured trait. Counselors will provide lessons in the classrooms following the monthly character trait schedule. Character traits will be spotlighted during morning announcements over the intercom. Additional character education materials will be kept in a special section in the library and will be available for teachers to use. These materials include library books, workbooks, units, and other materials. The list below outlines the words for each month, a brief description, and the book that goes with each trait.

August - September, RESPECT Everyone should be nice and show respect to others. Respect should be shown for property, rules, authority, differences in opinions and abilities. Everyone should respect the environment. Good manners are a way of showing respect. Help students see how the manners they display affect themselves and others. Discuss the consequences of bad manners. Book: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

October, RESPONSIBILITY Teach students to do what is right. Students should be responsible at home, school, and play. Students should be trustworthy and dependable. We should admit mistakes and learn from them. Good citizenship is a way of showing responsibility. Students should be good citizens of our school, neighborhood, city, state, and country. Book: Little Toot by Hardie Gramatky

November, COURAGE Students should learn to stand up for what is right. They should learn to make healthy and wise choices. Students need to be taught that it is okay to say no when others are pressuring them to do something they would prefer not to do or that they know is wrong. Book: Brave Irene by William Steig

December, COMPASSION Everyone should be kind to others. We should show that we care about other people and their feelings. Book: Swimmy by Leo Leonni

January, OPTIMISM Believe that something can happen. Be positive. Almost anything can be accomplished with a positive attitude and hard work. Book: Good Times on Grandfather Mountain by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

February, PERSEVERANCE Don't give up. Keep working toward your goal even when it is difficult. Be patient for things you want, like waiting in lines, waiting your turn, and not interrupting. Book: The Little Engine That Could by Walty Piper

March, COOPERATION Learn to get along with others. Learn to share with others. Do your part. Make the best of situations. Look for the good, not the bad, in others and situations. Book: The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord

April, HONESTY Learn to keep a promise. Tell the truth. Don't lie, cheat, or steal. Learn to admit your mistakes. Book: The Empty Pot by Demi

May, LOYALTY Be a good friend. Know the qualities of a friend and evaluate your own qualities. A friend is one who is kind, generous, cooperative, thoughtful, loyal, and encouraging. Book: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton