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West Elementary School

Social Emotional Learning

 

 This year we will be working with the Six Pillars of Good Character. http://charactercounts.org/sixpillars.html 
along with other values we believe all West School students should embrace. West School students understand how important it is to be an UPSTANDER and not a BYSTANDER and that MANNERS MATTER and KINDNESS COUNTS.  

Trustworthiness

• Be honest
• Don’t deceive, cheat or steal
• 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 your family, friends and country

           

Respect

• Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
• Be tolerant 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 

           

Responsibility

• Do what you are supposed to do
• Persevere: keep on trying!
• Always do your best
• Use self-control
• Be self-disciplined
• Think before you act — consider the consequences
• Be accountable for your choices


Fairness

• Play by the rules
• Take turns and share
• Be open-minded; listen to others
• Don’t take advantage of others
• Don’t blame others carelessly


Caring

• Be kind
• Be compassionate and show you care
• Express gratitude
• Forgive others
• Help people in need


Citizenship

• Do your share to make your school and community better
• Cooperate
• Get involved in community affairs
• Stay informed; vote
• Be a good neighbor
• Obey laws and rules
• Respect authority
• Protect the environment


Self Discipline

 
  •  Managing your feelings
  • Keeping your behavior in check
  • Manage oneself for improvement
 

Courage/Perseverance

  •  To see a task through to completion
  • Continued efforts to do or achieve something despite failures, opposition or difficulties along the way
  •   To show mental or moral strength.

 Kindness

  •  Do a good deed for others
  • Helping without asking
  • Having or showing a gentle nature to help others
  • Wanting and liking to bring happiness to others

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current News

West Students Enjoy an Evening of Science Fun

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West Elementary School recently hosted a successful Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Night, STEAM, and every room was filled with energy and enthusiasm for all things STEAM. Students and guests were invited to explore a variety of hands-on activities set up throughout the building. Popular themes included Dot Candy Architecture, Slime Time, Balloon Rocket Racer, and Dash Dash Derby among the many.

The evening brought science to life for participants of all ages. Some memorable highlights included a “Tower to Table” raffle, in which one lucky winner took home hydroponic lettuce grown in the school’s Flex Farm Hydroponic Grow Tower. The Long Beach High School Robotics Team also hosted an exciting demonstration, and high school student volunteers helped run the popular Elephant Toothpaste Station.

Click here to view the West Students Enjoy an Evening of Science Fun slideshow.