Character Trait for January 2015: Respect
{photo source} It’s a new year as well as a new month, so our character trait for January is Respect: Showing high regard, value and appreciation for authority, others, self
Category: Character
Character Trait for December 2014: Resourcefulness
{source} For the month of December, our character trait to focus on is Resourcefulness: To act effectively and imaginatively, to use information and available resources wisely and efficiently. Catch phrase:
Character Trait for November 2014: Gratitude
{source} Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. ~Aesop Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do
Character Trait for October 2014: Integrity
{source} The character trait we want to focus on this month is Integrity: Having the inner strength to be truthful and trustworthy, acting justly and honorably, and being consistent in
Kids Imitate Kindness
A couple of weeks ago we shared a resource called “100 Ways to Be Kind to Your Child” from creativewithkids.com. While perusing this inspiring blog a bit further I came
Character Trait for September 2014: Kindness
{source} Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. ~Aristotle (384-322) At SLO Classical Academy, we strongly believe that a worthy education requires the development of
Priceless Playground Volunteers
{photo from SLOCA’s Flickr site} No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. ~Author Unknown Over the summer we shared a little
Summer 2014: The Rewards of Volunteering
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill Today’s sneak peek into next year is all about Volunteer Hours
Character Trait for June 2014: Stewardship
{source} Our final character trait to focus on this school year is Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of things entrusted to one’s care, including one’s mind, body, time, money,
Integrity Through Community Service
{photos by Margie Peterson} Since our character trait of the month is Integrity, today we want to highlight one area in which our SLOCA students have displayed integrity this year.
