• CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
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    CHARACTER EDUCATION   
     
             Character Education has always been a part of the Clinton Public School experience.  As is written, "The Clinton-Glen Gardner School District is a community who values traditions. Our MISSION is to nurture and cultivate each child to be a compassionate, curious, and creative thinker, entrusted and empowered to build and lead the future."  Character Education fosters these skills building on and supporting the seeds you, the parents, have planted.
             This year at Clinton Public School, we are continuing our Character Education program.  Each month we will be promoting a positive character trait through classroom activities, inspirational bulletin boards, announcements, themed weeks, and incorporating all the wonderful lessons that are being taught at each grade level. 

             Here is an outline of the traits we will be focusing on throughout the school year:

    September/October-Respect

    November/December-Caring

    January/February-Citizenship

    March-Responsibility

    April-Fairness

    May/June-Trustworthiness

    We hope that you will join us in promoting the monthly character traits.  You may visit the Clinton Public School website for a list of resources and suggested activities for you and your family to work on together.

     
    In addition, as students are "caught in the act" of demonstrating a positive character trait, they will receive a Good Character Award. Students can also click here to give Good Character Awards to one-another!  
     
      Mr.  Bidwell and Mrs. Brenner  
    Clinton Public School Character Education Coordinators
     
     
     
    Week of Respect, October 2018:
     
    Bulldogs from Grades K-8 shared how they RESPECT their communities!
    RespectWall
     
    Mrs. Latanzio-Crespo's 7th grade & Mrs. Shaffer's 8th grade ELA classes showed us what RESPECT means to them by decorating our walkways!
     
    Respect1 Respect2 Respect3 Respect4 Respect5 Respect6
     
     
     
     
    Mrs. Rella's 7th Grade and Mrs. Liptak's 8th Grade classes showed us that "Kindness Rocks!"
    KindnessRocks1 KindnessRocks2
     
     
    Check out the awesome bracelets handed out by Mr. Bidwell!
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    Great Job 3rd Graders!!!!!  2018 Week of Respect
     

    3rd Grade Knows Respect

     

    Many thanks to Mrs. Bidwell for our AWESOME new mural!  Words to live by!

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    Sept/Oct  RESPECT
     
    Treat others in a way that shows you care.  Deal peacefully with anger, insults & disagreements.  Use good manners.  Respect public property.  Respect the rules in your community, school and home.  Pay attention when others are talking.
     Wear Yellow on 10/4/18
     
     
    Nov/Dec    CARING
    Help others in need.  Be kind & compassionate.  Use encouraging words.  If you see someone sitting alone invite them over.  Be sure to express thanks.
    Wear Red on 11/16/18
     
    January/February       Citizenship
    Do you share? Are you cooperative? Follow rules? Be a positive member in your community.  Protect your environment.
    Wear Purple on 1/18/19
     
     
    March           RESPONSIBILITY   
    Do what you are supposed to do.  Persevere.  Own it.  If you make a mistake or use bad judgement, you own it, learn from it or correct it.  Always do your best.  Use self-control.  Think before you act.
    Wear Green on 3/15/19
     
    April              FAIRNESS               
    Are you a good sport?  You take turns & share.  Play by the rules.  Listen to others. 
    Wear Orange on 4/19/19
     
                      
    May/June  TRUSTWORTHINESS 
    Are you honest?  Reliable?  Have the courage to do the right thing.  Be loyal.  Build a reputation that you can be proud of.
     
    Wear Blue on 5/17/19.
     
     MARCH Dr. Seuss and Character Ed Door Decorating!
     
     
            sneetch   cat door  hats off  socks music room fish
     
           counselor door balloons elephants
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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     bulldog CPS  CHARACTER EDUCATION IN ACTION
    • PROJECT WISDOM 
    • STUDENT COUNCIL
    • STUDENT OF THE MONTH
    • BULLETIN BOARDS
    • STUDENT DISPLAYS
    • PEP RALLIES
    • Buddy Classes
    • HAVE YOU FILLED A BUCKET TODAY?
    • SERVICE LEARNING
    • Dot Day
    • WEEK OF RESPECT
    • RED RIBBON WEEK
    • SCHOOL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK
    • LIBRARY BOOKS
    • ASSEMBLIES
    • RELAY FOR LIFE
    • HOLIDAY OUTREACH
    • THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
    • NO NAME-CALLING WEEK
    • PEER TO PEER
    • REBEL 2
    • ROOTS PROGRAM
    • DEAR PARENTS
    • VIRTUAL BACKPACK
    • CELEBRATING YOUNG WOMEN & MEN DAY
    • BOOK WORM
    • FAMILY FITNESS
    • PASTA NIGHT
    • PTO
    • BOOSTER CLUB
    • CPS PIE
    • SEPAC
    • PINK SHIRT DAYS/BE AN UP-STANDER DAYS
    • MARCH Door Decorating   Dr. Seuss & Character Education
    • AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH ...APRIL