Character Trait/Topic

Related District Events

Guidance Strand

September

Citizenship: Do Your Share, Conserve Resources, Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving

Labor Day
Citizenship Day
Constitution Week

Personal/Social

October

Respect: The Golden Rule, Respect Authority and Law
Courtesy, Tolerance and Acceptance

Red Ribbon Week
Columbus Day
Fire Prevention Week
Nat’l Sch. Lunch Week

Academic Success
Personal/Social

November

Social Skills:   Learning about our own behavior , self monitoring, Friendships, Being part of a group, Communication and Conflict Resolution, Problem solving
Emotions and feelings

Veteran’s Day
Election Day
Am. Education Week
Nat’l Children’s Book Wk.
Nat’l Family Week
Thanksgiving Holiday

Personal/Social
Academic Success

December

Responsibility: Duty, Accountability
Self-Control

Pearl Harbor Day
Human Rights Day

Academic Success
Personal/Social

January

Career Education:  College Readiness 
Caring Careers    

Martin L. King Birthday
College Week  7th – 11th

Personal/Social
College/Career 

February

Caring: Concern for Others, Caring Careers Charity Give and Expect Nothing in Return
Anti-Bullying     

Nat’l Sch. Counseling Wk.
President’s Day

Personal/Social
College/Career

March

Fairness: Treat People Equally, Make Fair Decisions, Be Open-minded
Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving

Elem. Open Houses
Read Across America Day
TX Independence Day
Nat’l Sch. Breakfast Wk.

Personal/Social
Academic Success

April

Trustworthiness: Integrity, Honesty, Reliability, Promise Keeping, Loyalty

Intnat’l Childrens Book Week
Nat’l Library Week
Nat’l Student Leadership Wk.
Public School Volunteer Wk.
Earth Day
Administrative Prof. Week

Personal/Social
College/Career

May

Safety:
Protecting Yourself 

1. WHO
2. Yello Dyno
3. Safe Side

Teacher Appreciation Week
Nat’l School Nurse Day
Nat’l Educational Bosses Wk.
Nat’l PE & Sports Week
Child Nutrition Emp. Apr. Wk
Cinco do Mayo, Mother’s Day
Memorial Day

Personal/Social
Academic Success