Classroom Guidance Information

Mrs. Mayle, School counselor

This year my classroom visits will focus on the Six Pillars of Character which include: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, citizenship, and caring.  Each classroom will receive two lessons about each word.    The character word for November was Trustworthiness.

 The first lesson included a puppet show about a girl who lost the trust of her friend by lying and not keeping her promises.  She talks to “Character Ed”, who helps her learn how to earn back his trust.  During a discussion, we talked about the importance of telling the truth even when we think we might be in trouble.   I ended the lesson by describing different scenarios.  Students had to decide whether the person was being trustworthy or not.

For the second lesson, I read the fable, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, the moral of the story being people won’t believe liars even when they tell the truth.  I ended the lesson by displaying a paper chain representing the strength of trust.  Each ring of the chain listed acts of trustworthiness.  When someone lies or doesn’t do what they say they will do, the chain is weakened or breaks. 

During the month of January, we will be discussing the meaning of respect. 

 Illness and Attendance Reminders

If your child is out due to illness, please remember to call the school at 779-3570.   If your child has been seen by a doctor, please have the doctor provide a medical excuse for the days of absence.   Send the excuse to school so we can document it with your child’s attendance record.