Character Education

We are so fortunate at Holly Springs to have a PTA that is committed to helping us reinforce our Character Education K-5 curriculum.  Together, we invite you to participate in these character-building programs.

1.  CHARACTER REWARDS: Each month you receive information about the character trait of the month (see Monthly Character Traits ), sent home in Friday Folders.  Students who return the forms, completed by their parents, receive certificates to help their classroom earn cheetah spots or a treat from one of our local Holly Springs businesses.

2.  SHOW YOUR CHARACTER : Patrols and safety volunteers in the halls give out cheetah paw stickers to students who display the character trait of the month.

3.  CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS : A PTA volunteer shares a 45-minute lesson about the character trait of the month. These lessons are conducted in the classroom from August through April.

4.  CHARACTER COLOR DAY :  The third Wednesday of each month is CHARACTER COLOR DAY.  On that day we encourage everyone to wear the color representing the character trait of the month.  See Monthly Character Traits for each month's color.  Character Trading Cards are also distributed on that day highlighting someone from our community who displays our character trait of the month 

The Character Education Committee meets once a month.  If you have ideas or suggestions, please contact our school counselor, Mary Jane Koch at 557-2660.

September/White
   RESPONSIBILITY: Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties.  Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct.  Being committed to active involvement in your community.  TOP OF PAGE

November/Red
   COURAGE: Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don't.  Having the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd.  Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.  TOP OF PAGE

December/Pink
    KINDNESS: Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others.  Showing care, compassion, friendship and generosity.  Treating others as you would like to be treated.  TOP OF PAGE

January/Green
   SELF-DISCIPLINE: Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose.  Regulating yourself for improvement and restraining from inappropriate behaviors.  Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires.  Doing your best in all situations.  TOP OF PAGE

February/Blue
INTEGRITY: Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things.  Acting justly and honorable.  TOP OF PAGE

March/Yellow
 PERSEVERANCE: Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.  Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures.  TOP OF PAGE

April/Purple
   GOOD JUDGMENT: Choosing worthy goals and setting priorities.  Thinking through the consequences of your actions.  Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense.  TOP OF PAGE