Category: Character

{source} As we continue to focus on Gratitude this month, we have a touching video to share with you today. It's a beautiful example of what gratitude in action can

{source} Tomorrow is the first of November, and our character trait for the month will (appropriately) be Gratitude: Being thankful and showing appreciation for those in our lives and for

{source} Have you visited the school’s Lost and Found bin recently?  {photo by Lisa Boyd} Our character trait for October is Responsibility, and here’s an easy and tangible way to

{Chores help kids develop Responsibility; source} Our character trait for October is Responsibility:  Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense, being dependable in carrying out commitments and duties, and being

{photo by Brandy Potts} Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.  — Margaret Mead,

SLOCA students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance {photo by Lisa Boyd} Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think. ~ Ralph Waldo

{source} June is quickly approaching (can you believe it?), and though we aren't gearing up for snow, the above photo does help demontrate the character trait for the month of June

{source} Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts. ~Aristotle This month we're talking

{source} Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. -Christopher Robin to Pooh (by A. A. Milne) The

{source} Diligence is the character trait we will focus on for the month of March. Diligence is: Committing to doing tasks with excellence and persevering with determination and patience to