Aug 26The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is A. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Attitude.

Monday- Attitudes control our lives. They are a secret power working 24-hours a day. People with positive attitudes are healthier, have more friends, do better in school and live longer. Want to be happy? Think good thoughts.

Tuesday- -A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere until you change it. Where do you want to go?

Wednesday-A strong positive attitude creates more miracles than any other thing because life is 10% how you make it and 90% how you take it.

Thursday- Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. (Henry Ford) Have a positive attitude, think you can.

Friday-Thomas Edison said “I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Now that is a positive attitude and the attitude that helped him find the 1 way that would work.Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Positive Attitude this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Sept 3The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is B. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Behavior

Tuesday- Manage yourself and mind your manners wherever you go. Staying in control of what you think and feel will help you decide what to do. Be friendly and kind to people. Be a bucket-filler. A simple smile can make someone's day. Your beliefs don’t make you a better person, your behavior does.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Positive Attitude is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Behavior.“Time decides who you meet in life, your heart decides who you want in your life and your behavior decides who stays in your life.” Who do you want in your life?

Thursday- - Quote by Dr. Seuss. “Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.” Is your behavior today how you want to be remembered tomorrow?

Friday- Always love a person so much that he will cry for you. But never behave with a person so bad that he will cry because of you.”Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Behavior this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Sept 9

The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is C. The item we will be focusing on for this week is College and Training.

Monday-College does not necessarily mean a 4-year degree. Between 2008 and 2018, 63% of job openings will require some postsecondary education. That means you will need some type of education after high school. This could be a commitment of 1, 2, 4 or more years of specialized training.

Tuesday- Did you know, if you want to be an elementary school teacher, training takes 5-6 years after high school to earn a bachelor’s degree and teaching license. The average teacher in Utah makes $44,750 per year.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Behavior is __________.

Remember, this week we are focusing on College and Training.

For those of you who want to be professional athletes such as football, basketball, soccer, dance or other sports, you will need to spend most of your time preparing for the competition. Athletes practice the techniques of their sport and exercise to maintain their fitness to play. Most are discovered while playing on a college team while earning other degrees. The average athlete in Utah earns only $40,350.

Thursday-If animals are what you love, you might consider a profession as a veterinarian. Vets must attend at least two years of pre-veterinary courses primarily science classes before enrolling in veterinary school, which then takes another four years to complete. If you want to specialize, you will need more training on top of that. The average vet in Utah earns $83,220.

Friday-If fighting crime is the job for you, you might consider being a sheriff or police officer. Besides your high school diploma, you will need to be at least 20 years old, go to police academy training which lasts 3-6 months, and pass a written exam. Many officers also receive bachelor’s degrees in other areas. The average Utah sheriff or cop earns $44,280.

Teachers, this week select a student who can tell you the training that is needed for the job they are interested in or a college they might want to attend.

Sept 16

The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is C. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Communication.

Monday- Can you speak effectively and be a good listener? The way you share your thoughts and express your needs, while listening to others’ needs and wishes can either build or burn bridges with friends. Develop skills in speaking, listening, non-verbal, written and visual communication to ensure a successful future.

Tuesday- Before you speak, think – is it necessary? Is it true? Is it kind? Will it hurt anyone? Will it improve on the silence? If the answer to any of those is no, maybe you should not say it.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate for the theme of College/Training is __________.

Remember, this week we are focusing on Communication.

Peter Drucker said “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” Listen for tone of voice, look for eye contact, rolling of eyes, clenched fists, red face or folded arms.

Thursday-“A lot of problems in the world would disappear if we talk to each other instead of about each other.” If you have a problem, talk to the person about it kindly and calmly. Use I statements not you statements.

Friday-To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others (Anthony Robbins). What I see may be different than what you see but that does not make either of us wrong.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Communication this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Sept 23The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is D. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Determination.

Monday- Determination is simply not giving up no matter how hard things get, or how badly you want to. Keep on keeping on. The difference between possible and impossible lies in a person’s determination.Tuesday- A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. It takes determination to take that first step and keep going until the end.Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Communication is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Determination.

Resolution is another word for determination. Abraham Lincoln stated “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed, is more important than any other one thing.” Are you determined to succeed?Thursday-Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough (Og Mandino). Nobody can be determined for you. You must be determined for yourself.Friday-“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will” or determination. (Vince Lombardi, Jr.)Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Determination this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Sept 30The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is E. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Effort.

Monday- Give 100% in everything you do. Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Don't worry about being THE best, just do YOUR best. Make every day a gold-medal day.

Tuesday-“The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply”(Denis Waitley). Are your results what you want them to be?

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Determination is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Effort.Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort (Theodore Roosevelt)

Thursday-“Satisfaction does not come with achievement, but with effort. Full effort is full victory” (Mahatma Gandhi).

Friday-You have dreams, but in order to make your dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort. Make your dreams a reality by putting forth the effort.Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Effort this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Oct 7The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is F. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Flexibility.

Monday- Are you able to adapt or adjust readily to changing conditions? Things are constantly changing. Things don’t always work out as planned, but no matter how well you plan, you will fair better if you expect the unexpected. Sometimes it is just better to go with the flow.Tuesday-“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” (Albert Einstein.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Effort is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Flexibility.

“If you’re not stubborn, you’ll give up on experiments too soon. And if you’re not flexible, you will pound your head against the wall and you won’t see a different solution to a problem you are trying to solve.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Flexibility this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Oct 14The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is F. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is how you treat your Friends and Family.

Monday-Be friendly. Ralph Waldo Emerson said “The only way to have a friend, is to be one.” Friends and family can be a great resource to help you. They will encourage and support you in good times and in bad, through success and failure. They are your safety net; let them laugh with you and cry with you. Tuesday-Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Flexibility is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Friends and Family.A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world is walking out. Which way are you walking?Thursday-Dr. Seuss says “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” Love your friends and family, even if they are weird. Friday-Family and friends are what make us who we are today and without them we would never be complete.Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Friendship Skills this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Oct 21The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is G. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Goal Setting.

Monday-Take on challenges. Set goals and see them through from start to finish with enthusiasm and drive. Write it down. Written goals have a way of transforming wishes into wants; cant's into cans; dreams into plans; and plans into reality. Don't just think it - ink it! Feel proud of your accomplishments. Tuesday-A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline (Harvey Mackay). Does your goal have a plan?Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Friendship Skills is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Goal Setting.

Yogi Berra said “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Have you set a goal of where you want to be?Thursday-Set daily, monthly and long term goals and dreams. Don’t ever be afraid to dream too big. Nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself, you can achieve it (Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin).Friday-It is not enough to take steps which may someday lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Set small goals each day, taking steps toward your main goal.Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Goal Setting this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Oct 28The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is H. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Honesty. Monday- Honesty is more than just telling the truth. Honesty means you don’t do things that are morally wrong. If something you do is breaking the law or you have to hide it because you’ll get in trouble, you are probably not being honest. Being honest means you admit to your actions, even if you’ll get in trouble. It also means you don’t say things about people that aren’t true. Tuesday- “Before us lie two paths – honesty and dishonesty. The shortsighted embark on the dishonest path; the wise on the honest. For the wise know the truth; in helping others we help ourselves; and in hurting others we hurt ourselves. Character overshadows money, and trust rises above fame. Honesty is still the best policy” (Napoleon Hill).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Goal Setting is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Honesty.

If you want to be trusted, be honest. If you want to be honest, be true. If you want to be true, be yourself.

Thursday-‘The greatest advantage of speaking the truth is that you don’t have to remember what you said.”

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Honesty this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Nov 4The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is H. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Honor.

Monday-Show dignity and respect in all of your interactions. Be honest and fair so that everyone can trust you. Express appreciation and gratitude when good things happen.

Tuesday-The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be (Socrates).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Honesty is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Honor.It’s better to fail with honor, than to win by cheating.

Thursday-No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave (Calvin Coolidge).

Friday-He has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so (Walter Lippmann). Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Honor this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Nov 11The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is I. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Integrity.

Monday-Let values like integrity and caring guide you as you figure out what you believe in and stand for. Be in the right place at the right time doing the right thing, no matter who is watching. Do what you say and say what you do. Tuesday-Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Honor is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Integrity.

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not (Oprah Winfrey).

Thursday-“Integrity is one thing you cannot afford to lose. You can give it away or sell it, but you can’t buy it. Without integrity you become nothing and will have nothing” (Michael Josephson.)

Friday-Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity (W. Clement Stone).Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Integrity this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Nov 18

The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is I. The focus of the week is Interests.

Monday- What are your strengths and talents, what sparks your curiosity? Interests build self-awareness and lay a foundation for the ongoing exploration necessary to plan for your future and goal setting. Discovering your interests early can grow into habits that are critical for success.

Tuesday-“The secret of happiness is this: Let your interests be as wide as possible, and let your reactions to the things and persons that interest you be as far as possible friendly rather than hostile” (Bertrand Russell).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Integrity is __________.

Remember, this week we are focusing on Interests.

Weird Al Yankovic once said, “My hobbies just sort of gradually became my vocation.”

Thursday-Use what talents you possess: “The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best” (Henry Van Dyke). You don’t have to be the best at something to share your talents, it’s your interests that give you the leg up.

Friday-“True happiness involves the full use of one’s power and talents” (John W. Gardner). Are you using your talents wisely?

Monday-“Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it is business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don’t love what you are doing and you can’t give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You’ll be an old man before you know it” (Al Lopez).

Tuesday- Balance, peace, and joy, are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.”(Thomas Kinkade). What talents and interests can you use in your future career to have a successful life?

Teachers, this week select a student that can tell you two interests and a job that might relate to one of those interests this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Dec 2The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is J. The focus of the week is Jobs.

Monday-Jobs are constantly evolving. The jobs of your future may not have even been created yet. What do you like to do for fun or in your spare time? Think about those interests and see what jobs you can create that would make you excited to go to your job. Be creative, think outside the box.

Tuesday-Choose a job that you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life (Confucius).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate focusing on Interests is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Jobs.“Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better” (Martin Luther King, Jr.). Are you performing your jobs to the best of your abilities?

Thursday-“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work” (Aristotle).

Friday-“The youth need to become job generators from job seekers (Abdul Kalam). You are the youth. What job will you generate?

Teachers, remember to select a student who can tell you about a Job they would like to have to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Dec 9The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is K. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Knowledge.

Monday-Knowledge is power. Sharpen those important navigation skills to get through school and life by learning how to learn. Be a lifelong learner. Always strive to learn something new every day. The more you know, the stronger you'll grow. Tuesday-“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” (Dr. Seuss).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate focusing on Jobs is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Knowledge.“Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future” (Brian Tracy).

Thursday-“Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak and write” (John Adams).

Friday-“Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile” (Abu Bakr).

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Knowledge this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Dec 16The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is L. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Leadership.

Monday-Leadership is the ability to engage, inspire and motivate others towards accomplishing shared visions and goals. It means making a difference, creating a positive change. Being a leader gives you the opportunity to change the world, hopefully for the better. Anyone can be a leader. All you have to do is guide people to the right path.

Tuesday-“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader” (John Quincy Adams).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Knowledge is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Leadership.“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way” (John C. Maxwell).

Thursday-“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back to the crowd” (Max Lucado). Will you lead or be a part of the crowd?

Friday-“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it” (Dwight D. Eisenhower). Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Leadership this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Jan 6The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is M. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Motivation.

Monday-Do you have the desire to succeed? Motivation is the drive that helps you get things done. Get a jumpstart on your work; don't wait until tomorrow to do what you can get done today. You know what they say about the early bird, right? It gets the worm!

Tuesday-:”Motivation will almost always beat mere talent” (Norman Ralph Augustine). What are you motivated to do?

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Leadership is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Motivation.

“Ability is what you’re capable of. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it” (Lou Holtz).

Thursday-“You may never know what results come from your action, but if you do nothing, there will be no result” (Gandhi). Will you do something?

Friday-“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Motivation this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Jan 13The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is M. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Money Smarts. Monday- It’s never too early to learn money smarts and become financially responsible. Being financially responsible means spending, saving and giving your money wisely.

Tuesday-Sometimes you don’t have enough money to buy the things you want like a bicycle, an ipod. You have to save up first. How much money will you need to earn to buy the things that you want?

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Motivation is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Money Smarts.

Did you know your money can work for you? Putting your money from your piggy bank into a savings account earns what is called interest. Interest is what the bank pays you to for keeping your money in their bank. If you start your college savings account now, your money will grow, making it easier to pay for college. Thursday-You might think that by giving your money to others will make you less happy because you have less money. However, there is extensive research which shows how happy you are and how much money you have are not as closely related as we think, and that giving your money to charity actually increases your happiness.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Money Smarts this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Jan 20The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is N. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Nutrition. Tuesday-Eat well, drink a lot of water, exercise and get plenty of sleep. A healthy body means a healthy brain. Take pride in how you look. Being healthy shows on the inside and outside. And don't forget that relaxation is food for the soul.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Money Smarts is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Nutrition.

As Winston Churchill said, “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.”

Thursday--“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear” (Buddah).

Friday-From a nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows. “The six best doctors anywhere – and no one can deny it – are sunshine, water, rest, and air - exercise and diet- These six will gladly you attend – if only you are willing – your mind they’ll ease, your will they’ll mend – and charge you not a shilling”.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Nutrition this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Jan 27The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is O. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Organization. Monday- Find a system that works to help you get it together. Your stuff won't be helpful if you don't know where it is. For example, use a planner to remind yourself about homework and special events. Be a good steward of your time. Use your agenda. You've got all the time you need when you manage it well, so watch your watch. Tuesday-Organizing is something you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up” (A.A. Milne).Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Nutrition is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Organization.

“When it comes to organizing a space, relaxation and comfort aren’t the primary goals. Work is about efficiency and productivity…the more neat and logically organized your space is, the better you will be at your job” (Peter Walsh).Thursday-Part of being organized is using time wisely. Time is free, but it is priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back. Do you spend your time wisely?

Friday-“Organization isn’t about perfection; it’s about efficiency, reducing stress and clutter, saving time, and money and improving your overall quality of life” (Christina Scalise).

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Organization this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Feb 3The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is P. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Problem Solving.

Monday- Persist with your purpose even when there are problems or things get difficult. Problems will inevitably arise. Remember, define the problem, brainstorm solutions and then try one. If that solution does not work, try something else. Be resourceful and creative. Will you take ownership of problems or leave them for someone else? Tuesday-“A problem well stated is a problem half solved” (Charles Kettering). If you can define the problem, solving becomes easy.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Organization is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Problem Solving.

Running away from any problem only increases the distance from the solution. The easiest way to escape from the problem is to solve it.

Thursday-“Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to stop participating in the problem” (Jonathan Mead). Are you part of the problem?

Friday-Face your problems, don’t Facebook your problems. Facebooking your problems will only make them more difficult to solve. Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Problem Solving this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Feb 10The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is P. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Perseverance.

Monday- Perseverance is a very important trait of a leader and goal-setter. People who persevere show mental toughness, commitment, focus, reliability and integrity to follow through with what they said they would do, no matter how hard it may be. Tuesday-“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did” (Newt Gingrich).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Problem Solving is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Perseverance.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” That is perseverance.

Thursday-“It doesn’t matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again” (Charles Kettering. Never fail to try again.

Friday-Babe Ruth said “It’s hard to beat the person who never gives up.” You can be that person who is hard to be by persevering to the end.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Perseverance this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Feb 17The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is Q. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Quality. Tuesday- Stamp a quality assurance guarantee on everything you do. Ask yourself, "Is this my absolute BEST work?" Do your best to achieve academically in the classroom and in life. This shows that you worked hard to get it and that can open doors and opportunities.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Perseverance is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Quality.

Walt Disney said “Get a good idea and stay with it. Do it, and work at it until it’s done right.” Doing it right is quality work. Is your work quality?

Thursday-“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best” (Theodore Rubin). In other words, quality work brings happiness.

Friday-“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking” (Henry Ford).

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Quality of Work this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Feb 24The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is R. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Respect. Monday- Showing respect to someone means you act in a way that shows you care about their feelings and well-being. Showing respect for others includes things like not calling people names, treating people with courtesy, and caring enough about yourself that you don’t do things you know can hurt you.Tuesday-“I speak to everyone in the same way whether he is the garbage man or the President of the University” (Albert Einstein). Do you treat all with respect?

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Quality of Work is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Respect.

“How would your life be different if you stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people. Let today be the day you look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey” (Steve Maraboli).Thursday-“Respect yourself and others will respect you (Confucius).

Friday-“I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect” (Gandhi). You can’t respect others until you respect yourself.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Respect this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Mar 3The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is R. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Responsibility. Monday- Show up on time, make decisions carefully, hand in all assigned work, and do what you're supposed to do ALL the time. Be someone that people can count on. Take responsibility for your own future. Tuesday-“Responsibility finds a way. Irresponsibility makes excuses” (Gene Bedley).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Respect is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Responsibility.

The problem with pointing a finger at somebody else, is that there are always four more pointing back at you. Take responsibility for your life. Thursday-“We each decide whether to make ourselves learned or ignorant, compassionate or cruel, generous or miserly. No one forces us. No one decides for us, no one drags us along one path or the other. We are responsible for what we are” (Moses Maimonides). Friday-“The happiest people in the world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth of accepting total responsibility for every part of their life” (Brian Tracy).

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Responsibility this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Mar 10The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is S.. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Self-Confidence. Monday- Believing in yourself is the first step to becoming successful. If you don’t believe you can do it, why should anyone else? Project a sense of calm and confidence by keeping your chin up, shoulders back and making eye contact. Have the courage to ask questions that need to be asked and to freely contribute your ideas. Tuesday-“Self confidence is the most attractive quality a person can have. How can anyone see how awesome you are if you can’t see it yourself?”Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Responsibility is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Self-Confidence.

Samuel Johnson said “Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.” Thursday-“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” (Eleanor Roosevelt). Have confidence in yourself.

Friday-Be confident. Too many days are wasted comparing ourselves to others and wishing to be something we aren’t. Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses and it is only when you accept everything you are – and aren’t – that you will truly succeed.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Self-Confidence this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Mar 17The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is S. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Study Skills.

Monday- Everybody learns differently, so the method of studying that works best for one student may not work for another. For some, making flashcards is the best method, but for others it may be creating a concept map or study guide, making a game, creating mnemonic devices or forming a study group. Do what works best for you.

Tuesday-Split bigger homework assignments into smaller sections. If you have a big project due, don’t wait until the last minute. Do little parts each day.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Self-Confidence is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Study Skills.

While this might seem to be a no-brainer, plenty of students don’t write down their homework. They assume they will remember it or say they will get it from someone else later. Where will you write your homework down so you remember it?Thursday-If you know you are good at something, tackle that task in between two things that will take a longer amount and more brain power. This will give you a natural confidence boost in between tough subjects and will make your overall study experience much faster and more enjoyable.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Study Skills this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.Mar 25The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is T. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Tolerance.

Tuesday- Tolerance means that just because you may not like it or agree with it, you learn to deal with it. It means you are willing to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others even though they may be different than yours.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Study Skills is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Tolerance.

“Don’t be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn’t do what you do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn’t know what you know today” (Malcolm X).

Thursday- Success in today’s world and tomorrow’s, depends on being able to understand, appreciate, and work with others. Are you tolerant of others?

Friday-Accepting all the good and bad about someone. It’s a great thing to aspire to. The hard part is actually doing it” (Sarah Dessen). Tolerance is the opposite of prejudice. Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Tolerance this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Mar 31The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is T. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Teamwork. Monday- Collaborate, compromise and connect. None of us alone is as smart as all of us together. Getting along with others and working together increases your chance for success. Tuesday-As the great Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” There is no I in team.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Tolerance is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Teamwork.

“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success” (Henry Ford).Thursday-Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.Friday-The way a team play as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Teamwork this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Apr 14The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is U. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Understanding. Monday- Be understanding of others. Watch, hear, think, reflect and ask questions so that you can understand what people are telling you. Listen with your heart so you don't miss anything. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Tuesday-“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding” (Albert Einstein).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Teamwork is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Understanding .

“When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen” (Stephen Covey).

Thursday-“No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding” (Plato).

Friday-“When we talk about understanding, surely it takes place only when the mind listens completely – the mind being your heart, your nerves, your ears – when you give your whole attention to it” (Jiddu Krishnamurti).Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Understanding this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Apr 21The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is V. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Volunteerism. Monday- Lend a helping hand with a serving heart. You make the world a better place when you give back to your community without expecting anything in return. Tuesday-“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope” (President Barak Obama). Go Volunteer.Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Understanding is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Volunteerism.

“Volunteering to help others is the right thing to do, and it also boosts personal happiness; a review of research by the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that those who aid the causes they value tend to be happier and in better health. They show fewer signs of physical and mental aging. And it's not just that helpful people also tend to be healthier and happier; helping others causes happiness” (Gretchen Rubin).Thursday-“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give” (Sir Winston Churchill). Volunteer.Friday-“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart” (Elizabeth Andrew). Do you have a heart? Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Volunteerism this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

Apr 28The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is W. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Work Ethic.

Monday- Work ethic is defined by what you are willing to do when nobody is watching. Spend a little extra time and energy working hard at everything you do - at school, at home and in your activities. Your hard work will pay off. Tuesday-“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing” (Theodore Roosevelt).

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Volunteerism is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Work Ethic.

“The difference between what you are and what you want to be is the work you put in”. Are you willing to work hard to be what you want to be?

Thursday-Tim Duncan said “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your food is better and your better is best.” Hard work pays off.

Friday-“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” (Sam Ewing). Will you turn up to work?

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Work Ethic this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.May 5The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is X. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is eXample. Monday- Lead by example; make footsteps worth following. By walking your talk, you become a person others want to follow. You may never know who is watching you. Always remember - actions speak louder than words.Tuesday-Be the example that the crowd would want to follow…Stop trying to fit in when you were born to stand out.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary Work Ethic is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Example.

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing” (Albert Schweitzer). Are you a good influence on others?Thursday-If you don’t treat yourself with respect other people will follow your example.

Friday-“That’s all a man can hope for during his lifetime, to set an example, and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history” (William McKinley).

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Example this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

May 12The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is Y. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is You-ness. Monday- In a world where you can be anything, be YOURSELF. Who are you? Be creative and imagine ALL the possibilities that are in you. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who will decide where to go..."Tuesday-Be yourself; because an original is worth more than a copy.

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary eXample is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on You.

When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you are invincible” (Tina Lifford).Thursday-‘Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is youer than you” (Dr. Seuss). Be yourself.

Friday-Be yourself. That is something you can do better than anyone else. Listen to that inner voice and bravely follow it.

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary You-ness this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

May 19The ABCs of Crayons to College and Career letter of the week is Z. The characteristic we will be watching for this week is Zeal. Monday- Race toward your life with everything you've got, even if that seems like more than you can give. Remember, enthusiasm ignites GREATNESS!

Tuesday- The definition of zeal is active interest and enthusiasm. What are you zealous about?

Wednesday- The winner of the drawing for a college savings certificate showing exemplary You-ness is __________.Remember, this week we are focusing on Zeal.

“Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal” (Charles Buxton).Thursday-“When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself” (Confucius).

Friday-“Zeal is a volcano, the peak of which the grass of indecisiveness does not grow” (Khalil Gibran).

Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary Zeal this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.

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Teachers, remember to select a student who has shown exemplary __________this week to be entered into a drawing for a college savings certificate.