JES Counselor’s Corner
Core Essentials (2006-2007)
Core Essentials is our Character Education Program.  A different character education word is highlighted each month.  Teachers have guides with suggested lesson plans that they implement in the classroom.  I also teach kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classes about our word of the month during my classroom guidance lessons.

The features of the Core Essentials program are:

  • Teacher's Guide - These are used by teachers to implement lessons on character education words.
  • Bookmarks - These are given to students in September that have words and definitions on them for the school year.
  • Table cards - These are sent home with students monthly and designed to be folded and placed in a convenient location at home (kitchen counter or table).
  • Value-Able Card - This card is given to students when they are "caught" demonstrating the character word of the month.  This card rewards them with a Free Chick-fil-A® Kid's Meal.
  • Posters - These are displayed in classrooms to track students' character education accomplishments.

 Read more about Core Essentials at:  www.coreessentials.org

This year's Core Essential words are listed below (click on the character education word for materials and lesson plans)

September Responsibility
October Individuality
November Cooperation
December Compassion
January Discipline
February Friendship
March Honesty
April Courtesy
May Learning
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  Jefferson Elementary School · Diane Oliver, Principal
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