American Red Cross Month: The Gift of Giving — Americans are some of the most generous people in the world. Students take a look at the great American tradition of giving to those in need, and consider ways they can carry on this tradition.
Key Ideas: Helping Others - Charitable Giving
Character Traits: Respect - Generosity - Caring

Brain Awareness Week: Brainy Stuff — Our brains are awesome. There isn't a computer on earth as powerful. Students consider the importance of being respectful and responsible with their computer brains.
Key Ideas: Human Brain - Personal Safety - Nutrition - Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Character Traits: Self-Respect - Responsibility - Citizenship

Ethics Awareness Week: When I Do Good I Feel Good — Students look at the connection between doing good and feeling good, doing bad and feeling bad. This is a great opportunity to discuss the importance of personal rules of conduct.
Key Ideas: Rules of Conduct - Ethical Behavior - Doing What's Right - Self-Esteem
Character Traits: Respect - Responsibility - Caring - Integrity - Citizenship

International Listening Awareness Month - I'm Listening! — It's important that we learn to listen to one another in order to build successful relationships at school, at home, and in the community. Active listening is an acquired skill. When we listen deeply to one another, we convey respect and caring and make the world a better place to be.
Key Idea: Being a Good Listener
Character Traits: Respect - Civility - Caring - Empathy

National Youth Art Month - Matters of the Art — An exciting part of the educational process can be discovering the artist inside. Making art can help students develop confidence, patience, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Key Ideas: Creativity - Critical Thinking - Self-Expression - Understanding Self and Others
Character Traits: Self-Discipline - Confidence - Patience

National Women's History Month: From Impossible to Possible — Taking time to honor the vision, dedication, and hard work of the women in history who have impacted our current lives is extremely important. It helps us to understand the sacrifices of others and appreciate all of the freedom that American women enjoy today. Students will learn about the important role that women in American history have played in shaping our country.
Key Ideas: Achievements of American women - Great American female role models
Character Traits: Fairness - Respect - Citizenship - Perseverance

Optimism Month - Expecting the Best — Research indicates that there is a strong connection between optimism, self-esteem, happiness, and health. Keeping a positive attitude is easier for some of us than others, but all of us can choose to express ourselves in a more positive way while doing our best to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Key Ideas: Keeping a Positive Attitude - Looking at the Brighter Side of Life
Character Trait: Optimism

Read Across America Day: Books Take You Places (usually observed March 2nd or first Monday in March) — "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader" (Margaret Fuller). In today's world of video games and DVDs, it's easy for students to forget that reading is not only an important part of building a successful life, but it's a fun activity. Reading can open up new worlds and allow students to escape into the life of a hero.
Key Ideas: Reading for fun - Reading as a way to be more successful in life
Character Traits: Positive Attitude - Self-Discipline