Oak Mesa ROCKS! Character Traits
August/September - Respect (Wear Gray)
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
October/November - Ownership (Wear Orange)
Be honest • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by others who make good choices
December/January - Cooperation (Wear Green)
Do what you are supposed to do • Take turns • Be flexible • Be inlcusive of others -making sure others are not left out • Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need • Set a good example for others
February/March - Kindness (Wear Red)
Actively include others • Use polite manners • Show empathy • Offer help without expecting rewards • Assist others • Share with others
April/May - Safety (Wear Blue)
Consistently follow rules that protect themselves and others from harm • Walking in hallways • Using playground equipment properly • Emotional safety (being kind) • digital safety (appropriate use of techonology (on and off campus)