Character

**January 28- February 1** The character trait of the week is **Generous.** I'll give you a goal for every week. You should accomplish it in some way. The goal of the week is: [pick at least 2] Any other suggestion's for goals, email me- XOmadeline@gaggle.net
 * Generous** means:
 * willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation"
 * not petty in character and mind; "unusually generous in his judgment of people"
 * more than adequate; "a generous portion"
 * 1) Lend a friend a pencil who needs it for the period.
 * 2) Give a hand to someone who needs it.
 * 3) Be a friend to someone who needs it.
 * 4) Give something to someone as a gift.
 * 5) Help someone with their books and belongings.

Being **generous** is a great way to show someone your ability of kindness. **Generous** is not hard to do, all you need is yourself. To be **generous** takes one thing; Kindness. A simple way to be **generous** is to lend something to someone who needs it. The best way to be **generous** is to be a friend. You don't know what is going own with their life. Even if they are the weirdest kid in the whole school, they could be the nicest! All they need is for someone to be a friend, be there for them. Also, being **generous** is a way of showing you care. Send get well soon balloons to someone who is sick. Give flowers to your parents. Lend a pencil or a sheet of paper to a student who ran out. Make food or desserts for neibors or friends. Give gifts to friends or family. Giving more money to the church offering than required. etc. All these examples show a great way of **generosity.**
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 **February 4-8** The character trait of the week is  **Cheerful. Cheerful** means:
 *  full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
 *  promoting or inducing cheer; pleasant; bright: cheerful surroundings.
 *  characterized by or expressive of good spirits or cheerfulness: cheerful songs.
 * <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> hearty or ungrudging: cheerful giving.

<span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> The goal of the week is: <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Any other suggestions email me at - <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> XOmadeline@gaggle.net
 * 1) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Be comfortable in your own skin. Take a really good look at yourself and make note of the good side of yourself.
 * 2) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Help someone who is in need.
 * 3) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Learn how to have good manners and be polite.
 * 4) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Look on the bright side, but be honest.
 * 5) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Listen to both sides of things and listen carefully.
 * 6) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Keep an open mind.
 * 7) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Be encouraging and don't put people down.
 * 8) <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Never judge too harshly. You never know if you'll be in that position someday and need a friend. Be a friend.

<span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #ff1a1c; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> Being **cheerful** is a way of showing you are happy and kind. It is not hard to be **cheerful.** An easy way to show **cheerfulness** is to help someone who is in need. This makes the person know you care, and are willing to help someone. This also makes the person get to know you better, and has a positive mind on you. Being **cheerful** and showing **cheerfulness** is a great way to make friends with someone you don't know. If you can show **cheerfulness**, you can show anything! Make a difference, and show the world!

<span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #f70284; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> **February 11-15** The character trait of the week is **Sympathetic.**

The word **sympathetic** is used as an adjective and most of the times you will find that the word is being used in association with ‘to or towards somebody’. The meaning that you can figure out from the term is being kind to somebody who is very sad or being hurt because of something. You can be sympathetic towards somebody when you understand his problems and have caring attitude towards the person. Given below is a sentence that can make you understand the word well as it is used in context: I did feel sympathetic towards Carolina when she lost her legs in a car accident.

Sometimes the word can also be used when you approve something and are willing to support the views that you have approved. It also means to be able to put yourself in another person's place and feel what they are feeling, and to be able to share a feeling or an emotion with another person. A lot of people at HTMS are <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #f70284; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center">** sympathetic. Examples: I felt sympathy for the girl who was in the middle of her parents divorce. I was sympathetic for the boy who was going through stuff with his life. The kids at HTMS were sympathetic for the teachers. ETC! **

<span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #06f500; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> February 18-22 (Monday was President’s Day!) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-no-proof: yes"> The character trait of the week is patriotic. Patriotic means actuated by love of one's country. You will see a lot of patriotic people, when we’re in the war. There are many people in the war! So show your patriotism! When you show patriotism, the people in the world know you care for them. Innocent people are fighting wars at the moment, and all you have to do is show you care! You are lucky to live in the United States, because freedom is free. People around the world don’t always get what they want. We get to go to school, be at a house, have enough money, wear whatever we want, etc. Some people cannot choose any of that stuff. I know that sometimes you think that none of this stuff could happen to you, but it can! The USA is so lucky to have all this stuff. I know politics, taxes, and votes are not always how you want them to go, but it is better than nothing! I hope you take the time to understand why patriotism is so important! How to show patriotism: ·  Wear red, white, and blue ·  Raise your flag if you have one. ·  Say the pledge of allegiance everyday with meaning
 * If you can think of any other ways to show patriotism, email me at <span style="DISPLAY: block; COLOR: #06f500; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> XOmadeline@gaggle.net

**March 10-15** The character trait of the week is **cooperative. Cooperative** means working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit. An easy way to by cooperative is to work together in a friendly way. To be cooperative you have to be nice, agree or disagree nicely, prepare your work, and stay active during your activities. A lot of students are cooperative when they work in a group for a project, or class assignment. It is easy to be cooperative.

One way to make a cooperative group for a project or class assignment, is to agree or disagree in a calm manner. You can make it easier to cooperate, if your group is quiet and on task. That is one of the most common and great ways to be cooperative. Even if you are not in a class, it may be on a court or football field. You have to cooperate with you team members, so you can score or win a game. A lot of students has probably had experience in sports.

There is several different ways to be cooperative in everyday life. All you have to do is follow the examples below, or make new ones that cover being cooperative. It is easier than you think! You just have to have courage, and make positive remarks. Now, it is your chance to be cooperative! (:

Just follow the examples below:
 * If you disagree, do it with a calm manner
 * Disagree, Agree with the following opinions
 * Be quiet, and you will get more accomplished
 * In sports, get along with team members

If you have more ideas for being **cooperative**, contact me at XOmadeline@gaggle.net