In support of our school mission to develop the social growth of every student, we will learn about the following nine virtues throughout the school year: forgiveness, compassion, cooperation, honesty, integrity, kindness, perseverance, respect, and responsibility. Teachers will explore virtues through lessons and stories each month. Discussion on the virtue and how to live out that virtue is promoted schoolwide across all subjects.
What is kindness? Kindness is expressing genuine concern for the well-being of others and anticipating their needs.
October’s virtue is Kindness to coincide with Bullying Prevention Month! At St. Joseph, we empower our students to be upstanders by showing kindness and caring through inclusion of others.
Below are links for families and students with a focus on kindness. There are also parent resources from PACER’S National Bullying Prevention Center. Learn more about bullying prevention and how to help your child if faced with bullying behavior.
October’s virtue is Kindness to coincide with Bullying Prevention Month! At St. Joseph, we empower our students to be upstanders by showing kindness and caring through inclusion of others.
Below are links for families and students with a focus on kindness. There are also parent resources from PACER’S National Bullying Prevention Center. Learn more about bullying prevention and how to help your child if faced with bullying behavior.
Kindness at Home:
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Checkout all of the fabulous resources for building kindness! Including monthly Kindness Calendars Filling our Home With Inclusiveness Blocks of Inclusiveness Bullying Prevention Resources Definition, Impact and Roles - What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center Helping Your Child : What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center Check out Scholastic books that can help students navigate interactions with others. Inspire Kids With Books About Kindness and Empathy Encourage your child to be kind and accepting with these hand-selected titles. 7 Books About Giving Every Child Should Read With rich illustrations and moving messages, this collection of books will show 4-10 year-olds the importance of giving and kindness. |