CHARACTER COUNTS! sm November 2011
What does it mean to be Responsible?
responsibility
We are responsible when we think before we act...when we fix our mistakes....do
our homework and cleanup a&er ourselves. We are responsible when we take good care of things that are lent to us...like library books. Responsible people set a good example and think of ways to help others. They do their best and keep
trying even when something is difficult.
World Kindness Day 2011
World Kindness Day is November 13th. This was the opening day of the first
World Kindness Movement® conference held in Tokyo in 1998. The purpose of
World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond ourculture, our race, our religion; and realize we are citizens of focus on what we have in common. We the world. As world citizens we must must work toward the goal of a peaceful way of life. Random acts of kindness go a long way. Quotes about kindness will be shared with students throughout the month of November during morning announcements.
Kindness is contagious....so pass it on. Food Drive @ Westgate Thanksgiving Thursday Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov.18 Collection begins at the skating party & will continue with boxes for drop off just outside the office. The items collected will help members of our own Westgate There are lots of ways to get community who have fallen on hard times. involved. We’d love yo ur help! Let’s show we care by donating items for Questions or those interested these Thanksgiving baskets of food. For in getting involved wi th more information concerning the food CHAR ACTER COUNTS ! at Please note: ThisCarrie may Galvan not be at a complete list. drive, contact Carrie Westgate should cont ac t Galvan
[email protected] or Westgate Becky All information was gathered from Groot’s website or by speaking with a customer service representative. Fahn oe at rfa
[email protected] Social Worker Vicki Findysz at
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pass it on!
Ideas for promoting peace & kindness
Ecology Club Notes...
1.
share a smile
mark your calendars..
2.
America Recycles Day is Tues, Nov 15th.
3.
say thank you
4.
be a friend
5.
use kind words
open the door for someone
CHARACTER COUNTS! sm CLUB permission slip
We are looking for students who would like to take part in the Westgate Character Counts Club. The CC! Club will meet the second Monday of each month in the LMC from 3:35- 4:30. The CC! Club will help plan CC! service projects as well as spread kindness to those in need. November 14 * December 12 * January 9 * February 13 * March 12 * April 9 * May 14 If you have any questions please contact Becky Fahnoe (
[email protected]), Laura Belluomini (
[email protected]) or Vicky Findysz (
[email protected]). Please detach lower section and return to school via
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help someone carry a heavy load
7.
donate unused toys
8.
help make dinner
9.
make a bird feeder
10.
say your sorry when
you’ve hurt someone 11.
rake leaves for a neighbor
12.
visit a nursing home
13.
bake cookies for someone special
14.
collect canned goods for local food pantry
15.
help a sibling clean their room
16.
offer to show a new student around school
backpack mail
My child ___________________________has permission to be a part of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Club. I understand that the CC! Club runs from 3:35-4:30pm and all students must be picked up or walk/ride bikes home at this time. (Please check all lines below that apply) _________ I allow my son/ daughter to walk or ride their bike home. _________ I will pick up my son/ daughter at or before 4:30.
_________ I will allow Mr./Mrs./Ms.________________ ___ to pick up my son/ daughter. –
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