Character Counts Week: What Kind of Person Am I Going To Be? — Students will explore the notion that when we make a conscious choice to live a principled life, our principles guide our choices.
Key Ideas: Character - Choices
Character Traits: Respect - Responsibility

Columbus Day: Exploring Our Character — Exploration is one of the oldest of all human activities. Since the beginning of time mankind has explored for land, water, food, and treasure. Today people explore outer space and the deep sea. The wisest and most successful human beings continually explore their character through inner reflection. Students will consider the notion that reflection builds character and fosters successful living.
Key Ideas: Self-Examination - Reflection - Exploring Our Character - Successful Living
Character Traits: Self-Respect - Moral Courage

Columbus Day: Finding Answers — It takes vision, curiosity, perseverance, and a strong work ethic to be a successful explorer. This message and corresponding lesson plan allow students the opportunity to examine these traits which are common among explorers from Christopher Columbus to Neil Armstrong. Students are encouraged to put their wonder into action!
Key Ideas: Exploring new ideas - Persevering until one finds the answer
Character Traits: Curiosity - Perseverance - Strong Work Ethic

Fire Prevention Week: Watch What You Heat (Fire Prevention Week) — "Safety is not a gadget but a state of mind." Being mindful of one's safety and the safety of others is a mark of a responsible person.
Key Ideas: Fire Safety - Citizenship
Character Trait: Responsibility

Red Ribbon Week: Keeping It Real — For people who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse, the expression "keeping it real" means getting real about their substance abuse and the impact it is having on themselves and others. Students consider the importance of being honest with themselves about the implications and dangers of illegal drug use.
Key Ideas: Drug and Alcohol Use - Getting Honest about the Seriousness of Substance Abuse - Addiction
Character Traits: Respect - Responsibility - Honesty

Red Ribbon Week: The Power of One — One person can touch thousands of lives. Red Ribbon Week was founded in honor of one man who made a difference in reducing drug trafficking. These materials will help your students explore the notion that their individual thoughts and actions affect others, and that one person can impact the lives of many, for better or for worse.
Key Ideas: Ending drug and alcohol abuse - One person can make a difference
Character Traits: Respect - Responsibility - Caring - Courage