Week of:

Excellence

Excellence is being outstanding or extremely good.  I strive for excellence in every task I take on.

Honor

Honor is living with a sense of respect for what I believe is right.  I honor people who do what they promise to do and who are worthy of my respect.

Contentment

Contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction. I have a feeling of contentment when I am with my family. I do not need material things to make me happy because I am happy with what I have.

Service

Service is giving to others and wanting to make a difference in their lives.  I look for ways to be of service instead of waiting to be asked.  The needs of other people are just as important as my own needs.

Responsibility

Responsibility is the state of being accountable for something. A true leader takes responsibility for her team to help them achieve their goals.

Generosity

Generosity is the quality of being kind and generous. I show generosity by giving and sharing freely because I want to bless others, not because I am obligated. 

Helpfulness

Helpfulness is being ready to give help. I have been impressed with the helpfulness from the staff during the summer.

Tolerance

Tolerance is the willingness to tolerate or endure something. The body's tolerance to temperature changes builds quickly.

Commitment

Commitment is being dedicated to a cause or task. My commitment to carrying out my word is strong.

Integrity

Integrity is being honest and having strong moral principles. Our staff is known for showing great integrity.

Compassion

Compassion is concern for the suffering or misfortune of others. I have compassion when I have kind feelings toward someone who is hurt or troubled.  I

Empathy

Empathy is the ability to share the feelings of others. Unkind people have a total lack of empathy for others.

Patience

Patience is the capacity to tolerate or accept delay trouble or suffering without getting angry. My patience has grown because I now understand that everything will turn out as intended for the greater good.

Thankfulness

Thankfulness is the feeling of being happy or grateful because of something. I often feel a deep glow of thankfulness for the little things that happen in my life every day. 

Consideration

Consideration is careful thought, typically over a period of time. After careful consideration and reviewing all the information, I decided to accept the offer.

Caring

Caring is displaying kindness and concern for others. Being a teacher is a caring profession, and ours are the best!

Trustworthiness

I am trustworthy because people can count on me to do my best and to keep my word. I will do what I say, even if it becomes really hard. Others can be sure of me and I can be sure of myself.

Giving

Giving is providing love and emotional support. Our district is very giving and supportive to our community.

Determination

Determination is firm or fixed intentions to achieve a desired end. When one has a strong sense of determination to accomplish a desired goal, success is bound to be the end result.

Justice

Justice is an ethical idea that people are to be treated fairly, properly and reasonably by the law. Justice is also giving each person what he/she deserves. There is always a concern for justice, peace and genuine respect for people.

Kindness

Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. The firefighters thanked the students for showing support and kindness during Fire Prevention Week.

Unity

Unity is the state of being joined as a whole. Unity helps people live and work together peacefully. 

Respect

Respect is due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others. Showing respect for others also shows that you have respect for yourself and the community.

Friendliness

Friendliness is the state of being friendly, by showing goodwill, warmth and/or kindness to others. I was overwhelmed by the friendliness shown to me by the managers.

Self-Discipline

Self-discipline is the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weakness.  I have self-discipline by not acting out when things do not go my way because I am in charge of my decisions and my behavior.

Tact

Tact is having sensitivity when dealing with others or with difficult issues. When delivering disappointing news, one must have tact and consideration to the individual or audience being spoken to.

Courtesy

Courtesy is being polite in one's attitude and behavior towards others. Courtesy is shown when people are polite by saying “please” and “thank you” as well as showing people you genuinely care about them.

Diligence

Diligence is careful and persistent work or effort. I hope my diligence will be recognized and noticed by my supervisor.

Cooperation

Cooperation is working together to accomplish the same end goal. Your cooperation in this team task will help us finish strong with our desired goal.

Flexibility

Flexibility is bending easily without breaking or the willingness to change or compromise from the original state. Parents show great flexibility when we have to alter our original schedule due to unforeseeable occurrences.

Honesty

Honesty is acting truthfully by not lying, deceiving, stealing or cheating. I am honest because I want people to know that I am truthful and trustworthy. 

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is an intentional decision to let go of anger and resentment. Never be afraid to forgive someone or to ask for forgiveness from someone.

Perseverance

Perseverance is doing something despite the level of difficulty or delay in achieving success. Because I am not a quitter, perseverance comes easily to me when I am challenged with a task.

Humility

Humility is a modest or low view of one's own importance. Dru exhibited humility when she accepted a compliment without being condescending.

Understanding

Understanding is the ability to comprehend a task. Listening to gain an understanding is the best way to handle any situation.

Loyalty

Loyalty is a strong feeling of support or allegiance. Strong relationships have a foundation built on loyalty.

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