Glassboro School District has enthusiastically embraced a district-wide character development initiative and has worked closely with a team of consultants from CITRS (Character-Integrity-Trust-Relationships-Success). Along with our continuing emphasis on academic growth, we are paying special attention to increasing the character of our young people. It is the district’s firm belief that this will not only improve our schools but have a life-long benefit for every one of our students. Each month we will be discussing a character “virtue” that is integrated into our teacher to student language, morning meeting, character-ed lessons, etc.

PRIDE is an acronym for our district Core Values. By emphasizing these values, we try to foster a positive and supportive learning environment where children not only excel academically, but also grow into responsible and compassionate individuals. Your ability to reinforce these core values at home can further strengthen their impact. 

Perseverance (P): This means encouraging our children to keep trying, even when things are difficult. It's about teaching them not to give up easily and to stay determined in the face of challenges.

Respect (R): Respect involves treating others the way we want to be treated. It means being polite, listening to others, and valuing everyone’s differences.

Integrity (I): Integrity is about being honest and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It's about building trust and being a person of strong moral character.

Dependability (D): Being dependable means that others can rely on us. It's about being responsible, keeping promises, and completing tasks on time.

Empathy (E): Empathy means understanding and caring about how others feel. It's about being kind and supportive to others, especially when they are facing challenges.

JHR CITRS Overview - Presentation

We also honor a student from each classroom every month based on the monthly virtue. Students will receive a letter home, a certificate, a small token and have their name announced on a special announcement of our monthly Bulldog Buddy Winners!

September - Wisdom

Definition: Wisdom is seeing what is right, what is truthful, and knowing the right thing to do.

Visual: Owl

Phrase: "How can you make wise choices today?"

 

October - Integrity

Definition: We can show integrity by following the rules, being honest, and telling the truth.

Visual: Pinocchio 

Phrase: "When you wish upon a star, integrity shows who you are!"

 

November - Self Control

Definition: Self-control is the ability to control your feelings, emotions, or reactions.

Visual: Bubbles

Phrase: "Show self-control, don’t pop other people’s bubble."

 

December - Justice

Definition: Justice is treating other people fairly, as you would want to be treated yourself.

Visual: Balance Scale

Phrase: “Fair means everyone gets what they need.” 

 

January - Fortitude

Definition: Fortitude is sticking with it and doing the right thing. 

Visual: Train

Phrase: “I think I can! I think I can!”   

 

February - Positive Attitude

Definition: Positive Attitude is thinking and believing that everything will turn out well in all that you do. 

Visual: Bulldog Mascot - Mugs

Phrase: Words to live by - “I’m going to have a good day.”; “I choose to be happy.”; “My brain is powerful.”; “My feelings matter.”

 

March - Humility 

Definition: Humility is being confident without thinking you are better than someone else. 

Visual: The Tortoise and the Hare 

Phrase: "Friendship is gained through humility and actions of the heart."

 

April - Respect 

Definition: Respect is making an effort to understand how others think and feel, while treating them with kindness. 

Visual: Two Way Street

Phrase: “Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.” 

 

May - Love 

Definition: Being a true friend who unconditionally gives and wants the absolute best for someone.

Visual: Heart

Phrase: "Love yourself, your friends, and your school."

 

June - Charity 

Definition: Charity is caring for and helping other people through acts of giving and service. 

Visual: Heart with Hands

Phrase: "Show us how you can help your school and community."