Arab Primary School Word of the Week
Character Education Words
2007-2008
August 13, 2007 Attentiveness - being mindful of the comfort of others.
August 20, 2007 Self-control - control of one’s emotions, actions, or desires.
August 27, 2007 Cooperation - working together for the benefit of all.
September 4, 2007 Responsibility - accountable for something within our control.
September 10, 2007 Gratitude - warm or deep appreciation of kindness shown to us.
September 17, 2007 Cleanliness - being careful to keep things neat and clean.
September 24, 2007 Courage - the ability to face danger or hardship with a brave spirit.
October 1, 2007 Loyalty - faithfulness to a leader or cause.
October 8, 2007 Acceptance - willingness to receive and consider ideas and people
that are different.
October 15, 2007 Citizenship - the position of a citizen with its rights and duties.
October 29, 2007 School Pride - satisfaction taken in things which belong to or represent the school.
November 5, 2007 Diligence - constant effort to accomplish something.
November 13, 2007 Peacemaker - a person who tries to get others to agree.
November 19, 2007 Thankfulness - feeling or expressing gratitude.
November 26, 2007 Patience - calmness in waiting.
December 3, 2007 Commitment - devotion to a task or to a person.
December 10, 2007 Flexibility - the ability to change one’s actions or opinions when necessary.
December 17, 2007 Generosity - ready to give.
January 7, 2008 Tolerance - to be fair toward those whose beliefs or practices differ from your own.
January 14, 2008 Fairness - free from bias or injustice.
January 22, 2008 Encouragement - convincing others to keep trying when they are ready to give up.
January 28, 2008 Empathy - experiencing the feelings of another as one’s own feelings.
February 4, 2008 Honesty - truthfulness.
February 11, 2008 Kindness - a willingness to do good.
February 19, 2008 Patriotism - devotion to one’s country.
February 25, 2008 Self-respect - valuing oneself, one’s character, and one’s conduct.
March 3, 2008 Compassion - to show mercy and sympathy.
March 10, 2008 Dependability - being true to one’s word; reliable.
March 18, 2008 Respect - showing of honor or consideration for something or someone.
March 24, 2008 Forgiveness - giving up hurt or anger when one has been wronged.
March 31, 2008 Sportsmanship - being a good winner as well as a good loser.
April 7, 2008 Excellence - doing and being the best; to excel.
April 14, 2008 Charitable - kind and generous.
April 28, 2008 Conservation - to use all things wisely.
May 5, 2008 Consideration - thoughtfulness.
May 12, 2008 Cheerfulness - in good spirits; pleasant.
May 19, 2008 Perseverance - staying with a course of action without giving up.
May 27, 2008 Politeness - using courtesy, kindness, and correct behavior.