Character Words of the Month

1. Empathy - To show understanding through a supportive response 
2. Compassion ​- Understanding the suffering of someone else and wanting to help 
3. Caring - To feel concern or interest

1. Acceptance - Recognition of the diversity of others, their opinions, practices, and culture without attempting to change it 
2. Forgiveness - Benefiting yourself and others by ceasing to feel resentment towards others 
3. Considerate - Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others 
4. Open Mindedness - To learn tolerance and acceptance through exposure to cultures, ways of life, and ideas other than their own 

1. Polite - Showing positive regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. 
2. Generosity - Unselfish willingness to give and share your time and talents at home, school, and community 
3. Courtesy/Civility - Polite, civil, and courteous behavior towards other in words and action 

1. Acceptance - Deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance; Being willing to accept other’s apologies 
2. Excuse - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame 
3. Amends - An attempt to restore a relationship, situation, or friendship by seeking to right the wrong through a change of behavior