January Character Word- HONESTY

January- The character word this month is Honesty.

During guidance for the month of January we will be talking about what it means to be honest. Honesty can be a tough character trait to fulfill. In grades K-3 we will be reading the book The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs- written from the Wolf's point of view. We will be talking about how once the wolf told one lie he had to tell another and another to cover up the first lie that he told. The class will be discussing how hard it is at times to tell the truth, but with the truth also comes respect. We talk about earning respect because it is tough to tell the truth, but adults respect us for being honest and telling the truth.

In grades 4-6 we will be talking about how honesty and peer pressure go hand in hand. We will also be talking about tricks to help us deal with peer pressure when we come face to face with pressure. Classes will also be discussing taking the Great Kindness challenge, which they are challenged to do 5 things or more for someone. Please take a little time to talk to your child about being honesty and discuss ways that being honest can also build their character and make them a more well rounded student