Champions of Character Godinez Grizzlies

1. Champions of CharacterGodinez Grizzlies

2. Respect: Always treat others the way you want to be treated • What is Respect? • esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment. • Taking correction as something helpful, not as a criticism • Giving 100% / 100% of the time • Keep a positive attitude • Avoid put downs

3. Listen. Acknowledge what other people have to say. Support those around you. Your words of encouragement make a difference. Represent the community well. Your actions reflect on your parents & siblings. Ask questions. Show your interest! Be honest. Integrity is the basis of all strong relationships. Speak politely. Avoid put-downs and express a positive attitude. Take care of property and the environment you live in. Set a good example for others to follow. Care for yourself and your body. Your health is an important asset. Share your feelings. Communicate with your loved ones. Ten Ways to Demonstrate Respect

4. How can you show respect to yourself & others? • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ Respect your efforts, respect yourself.  Self-respect leads to self-discipline.  When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.  ~Clint EastwoodThey cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.  ~Mahatma Gandhi

5. Responsibility: doing what is expected of you. • Responsible • 1.answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often fol. by to or for): He is responsible for following the rules at Godinez Fundamental. 2.involving accountability or responsibility: a responsible position. • Focusing attention and effort. • Recovering quickly from mistakes. • Staying positive no matter what.

6. Accepting Responsibility • No matter where you are – or who you are – take responsibility for your actions – what you do andwhat you didn’t do. • Making the right decisions • What kinds of decisions are you making? Are your decisions going to take you where you want to go? -- Make your decisions work for YOU! • What’s important to you? • What are your priorities? Do your decisions support these priorities? • Respect Differences • What’s right for you might not be right for another person. Respecting differences is part of growing up.

7. What do you do spend your time on? _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ What is important to you? _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Priorities How do your priorities match up to your actions?

8. What do you do spend your time on? Homework & studying Babysitting my brother Video games Friends Soccer practice What is important to you? Family #1 School #2 My team #3 Friends #4 Priorities How do your priorities match up to your actions?

9. Speak up – if you see something wrong, say so. Volunteer – Whether it’s working in an organized group or by yourself, make a difference. Take care of your property – ownership means responsibility. Teach others – Share your knowledge and skills. Learn from other community members – Know that there is something to learn from everyone around you. Take the initiative – Don’t wait for someone else to take charge. If you see something that needs to be done, do it. Look out for you neighbors – Taking care of each other is key to being a responsible community member. See the big picture – Understand your place in you community and your community’s place in the world. Be a role model – Whether you realize it or not, someone looks up to you. Say thank you – Be grateful for your gifts and opportunities. Ten ways to show responsibility in your community.

11. How can you show responsibility at School? • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.  ~Joan Didion I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.  ~John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

12. Integrity • What is integrity? • adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. • Doing what is right, even when it is not popular.

13. Integrity keeps commitments. Integrity tells the truth. Integrity takes a stand for what’s right – even when its not popular. Integrity has a strong sense of self. Integrity respects others, their beliefs and their skills. Integrity is dedicated to a code of ethics. Integrity has inner strength. Integrity associates with people who have strong morals. Integrity lends a helping hand. Integrity has discipline and self-control. What does integrity look like?

14. How can I show integrity? • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________

15. Living with integrity means… • Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. • Speaking the truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. • Integrity requires courage • Standing up for what you know is right takes guts; you may be going against what all your friends are doing • It can be lonely at times • You may not be doing what is popular in doing what is right. • Rosa Parks

16. Servant Leadership • What is a leader? • 1. a person who leads. 2. one who guides or directs, as in an army, movement, or political group • What is a servant? • a person in the service of another • Servant Leadership – putting your team or school first in every decision

17. Tips for building servant leadership skills • Know yourself. • Know your strengths & weaknesses • Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. • No one is perfect; people make mistakes • Find a role model. • Focus on others. • The best leaders are servants – they do things for others. • Listen. Listen. Listen. • Successful leaders listen to the those around them. • Set goals. • You need to know what you want and the resources you have available to help you achieve your goals.

18. Put the group first. True leaders know that the team is a priority. Have confidence. Know that you will make the right choices for your group and yourself. Set a good example. Lead by example. Communicate. Include everyone in your group. Be a friend. Treat everyone as you would like to be treated. Show respect. Servants must respect leaders and leaders must respect servants. Find a need and fill it. Have courage to make positive changes. Make a commitment. Plan for the future. Think of your family. Avoid anything that would embarrass your loved ones. Develop a sense of community. Work to connect the people in your group. Ten ways to practice servant leadership.

19. How can I Show Servant Leadership? • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________

20. Sportsmanship • What is sportsmanship? • 1. the character, practice, or skill of a sportsman. 2. sportsmanlike conduct, as fairness, courtesy, being a cheerful loser, etc. • Reacting correctly even when others don’t.

21. Good sportsmanship means good conduct. • Know and follow the rules of the sport or activity. • Respect officials and accept their decisions. • Maintain self control at all times. • Respect opponents, even when they win. • Cheer and communicate positively • React appropriately, even when others don’t.

22. Encourage teammates. Cheer them on and applaud their efforts. Know and follow the rules of the game. Give your best effort everyday. Respect the officials (teachers, parents…) and their decisions – even when it isn’t what you want to hear. Respect our opponent. Avoid name-calling and dirty play (watch your language in general). Accept responsibility for your actions and those of your team. Avoid arguments. Play fair. Respect yourself, your opponent and the game. Follow the directions of your coach (teacher, principal, counselor, parent…). Set a good example for others. Remember you are a role model. What does sportsmanship look like?

23. How can I show sportsmanship? • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • _______________________________ Sportsmanship means good conduct!