Character Counts! Pillar of the month
Each month, teachers are able to nominate students who display the pillar of character for that month. Those students receive their certificates and are invited to lunch with us at the end of the month.
In the month of September, we celebrate the pillar of Fairness. We look for students who:
- Play by the rules
- Take turns and share
- Be open-minded; listen to others
- Don’t take advantage of others
- Don’t blame others carelessly
- Treat all people fairly
WHAT CAN YOU DO AT HOME?
· When you hear, “It’s not fair!” ask your child to define what is unfair about the situation. Usually, when you hear this, it means that your child didn’t receive something he/she thinks was deserved or an expectation has not been met – whether real or imagined.
· Discuss the question, “Does fair mean equal?” Talk about situations in school, home, or the community where the answers may sometimes be “yes” and may sometimes be “no”.
· Set family goals. Have each member of the family complete the following sentence and post it where it will serve as a reminder: I will show fairness by: _________________
PARENTS CAN PROMOTE FAIRNESS
· Create a democratic family environment by providing opportunities for each family member to provide input on appropriate family topics and decisions.
· Embrace the uniqueness of each family member without making comparisons of specific areas of competence.
· Consistently apply pre-determined rules, and make expectations clear and predictable.
· Advocate and help others who are impacted by adversity.
· Involve children in developing the rules they are to follow.
