Kindergarten Leaders By Example
Character Matters at Cornell Village!
Every month a character trait is chosen at Cornell as a focus for our students to understand, reflect on and practice. One student is chosen from each class every month that displayed the trait well.
September
Respect
We respect ourselves and treat others with courtesy, dignity, and positive regard. We honour the rights of others. We respect their belongings, the environment and the world around us.
Congratulations to Angelique and Leif who showed respect for their teachers, friends and classroom in September! Way to go!
October
Responsibility
We are accountable for all our actions. We follow through on our commitments.
Congratulations to Michael and Henry for demonstrating responsibility in all that they do!
Fantastic Job!
November
Honesty
We behave in a sincere, trustworthy, and truthful manner.
Congratulations to Jarrell and Allison for always being honest and encouraging others to be honest as well.
Awesome job friends!
Empathy December
We strive to sense and appreciate the emotions of others, to "stand in their shoes." We demonstrate appreciation of and concern for their feelings. We try to understand issues from their perspectives even though we may not agree with them personally.
Congratulations to Zoe and Ciara for showing empathy in the classroom and on the playground.
Wonderful job!
January
Fairness
We are sensitive to the needs of each individual. We treat each other as we wish to be treated ourselves.
We interact with others without stereotyping, prejudice or discrimination. We stand up for human rights.
February
Initiative
We act without being prompted by others. We are eager to do what needs to be done without having to be told to do it. We take the first step towards the achievement of a goal.
March
Perseverance
We stick to a goal and work hard even in the face of obstacles and challenges. We complete all tasks and assignments.
April
Integrity
We are truthful and sincere. We ensure consistency between what we say and what we do as well as between what we believe and how we behave.
May
Courage
We face challenges directly. We seek help from others when necessary. We do the right thing even when it may
be unpopular. We are able to recognize risks and danger and do not take unwise risks to gain the approval of those around us.
June
Optimism
We maintain a positive attitude. We look on the brighter side of situations. We are able to see
opportunities even in the face of adversity. We have hope for the future.
