W hy Be a Bully?

Discover !
Being friendly is much
more fun than being
a bully.
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TRY these 10 Steps to SUCCESS

1. Try
2. Try Again
3. Try Harder
4. Try Once More
5. Try It Tomorrow
6. Try Doing It Differently
7. Try Asking Someone For Advice SO
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10. TRY! TRY! TRY! Fun Times With Timeless Virtues

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Report Serious Violations—But Don’t Be A Tattletaler

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Fun Times With Timeless Virtues

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Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated

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Smiles Shared
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Try Giving Smiles Away

HAPPINESS COMES BY
HELPING OTHERS
Adapted from the book, Can You Help Me Find My Smile?
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Do Y ou Want This to be Your School ?

Obey School Rules!

Adapted from the Book, Mayor For A Day. See www.AdvancePublishing.com for other character education award-winning materials.
 You Think
No One Will Ever Know?

Think Again!

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Rem ember!
What You Plant Is What Will Grow
Plant good deeds—get rewards.
Plant evil deeds—get trouble.
It’s YOUR Choice!
Adapted from the book, No One Will Ever Know.
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 Don’t be a Troublemaker! SO
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Obey School Rules ! They Are For YOUR Good.

Adapted from the Book, Miserable Millie. See www.AdvancePublishing.com for other character education award-winning materials.
 Be a Good Sports Person

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Bad Sports Person Good Sports Person

Uncooperative––––– Cooperates
Selfish––––– Team player
Never gives compliments––––– Compliments others
Cheats––––– Plays fair and hard
Quits––––– Does not give up when losing
Disrespectful––––– Respectful
Listens only when convenient––––– Listens attentively
Breaks rules––––– Plays according to the rules
Unreliable––––– Reliable
Never accepts criticism––––– Gladly accepts criticism
Adapted from the book, Mayor For A Day.
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 Eat Right!
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Eat Junk Food—You’ll Suffer for It

Take Care of Your Body, and Your Body Will
Take Care of You
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Never Be Ashamed!
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O f Who I Am!
O f My R a ce!
O f Wher e I Liv e!
O f th e Way I Loo k !
O f My P are nts!
Adapted from the book, I Am A Lion!
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 What Can YOU Do
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Adapted from the book, Light Your Candle!

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Learn To Accept Yourself!

Remember!
C hange what you can cha nge,
a ccept what you cannot
change !

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 Life Skills for Success!
Follow
The 3 R’s
Respect Your Parents!
Respect your parents by obeying
them. They love you the most,
and they want what’s best for you.

Respect Your School!

Respect your school by listening to your teachers,
and by applying yourself to get the best education.

Respect Yourself!
Respect yourself by taking care of your:
Mind—Read books that build the mind.
Above all, seek wisdom and understanding.
Body—Eat healthy, exercise, and remain
sexually pure. Avoid alcohol and drugs.
Spirit—Look on the bright things of life.
Avoid being negative.

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Adapted from the book, Time Remote!
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1. Refuse to listen to voices that lead you to poverty and ignorance.

2. Listen to your parents, they can be trusted the most.
3. Earnestly seek after wisdom and understanding.
4. Don’t follow the crowd. Be your own person.
5. Choose your friends and music carefully.
6. Never do anything that harms your body.
7. Stand up straight and do what’s right.
8. Don’t follow, “If it feels good—do it!”
9. Be honest and work hard.
10. Dream realistic dreams that build on your desires and things you
do well. But dream big! For dreams are the paths to your future.
Adapted from the book, Dare to Dream!
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 What Will YOUR Future Be? SO
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The Choices YOU Make Today Will Affect YOUR Future!

BE WISE —Make the Most of Your Education
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 Respect Your Body
If You Don’t—You’ll Pay the Price
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Adapted from the Book, Dare to Dream! See www.AdvancePublishing.com for other character education award-winning materials.
 D o You Want To Be A Success?

Work First—Then Play

Don’t Be A Dilly Dally

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 How to Fail How to Succe ed
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Play first, then work––––––– Work first, then play.

Fail Work only when there is time––––––– Make time for work.
Do not do your homework––––––– Do your homework.
Succe ed
Do not study or do the required lessons––––––– Study and do the required lessons.
Be late––––––– Be on time.
Take off from school––––––– Always be in school.
Do not listen to your parents or teachers––––––– Listen to your parents and teachers.
Do whatever your friends are doing––––––– Do what is right regardless what others are doing.
Always complain where there is work to do––––––– Be a willing worker.
Only think about yourself––––––– Think about others.

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 Follow the BEES to a Life of Success

Be Appreciative Be Courteous Be Friendly Be Joyful Be Patriotic Be Reliable

Be Attentive Be Creative Be Generous Be Just Be Peaceful Be Respectful
Be Cheerful Be Decent Be Gentle Be Kind Be Persistent Be Responsible
Be Committed Be Dedicated Be Good Be Loving Be Positive Be Self-Controlled
Be Compassionate Be Dependable Be Grateful Be Loyal Be Prepared Be Steadfast
Be Concerned Be Determined Be Helpful Be Modest Be Productive Be Sympathetic
Be Confident Be Diligent Be Honest Be Moral Be Punctual Be Thankful
Be Considerate Be Disciplined Be Humble Be Open-Minded Be Pure Be Tolerant
Be Cooperative Be Fair Be Industrious Be Optimistic Be Ready Be Trustworthy
Be Courageous Be Forgiving Be Intelligent Be Patient Be Reasonable Be Truthful
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 We Believe in Kids! We Believe in Fun! We Believe in Training!™

Quotes From Award-Winning Author Carl Sommer

1. “Sharing brings happiness.”

2. “Great minds are teachable.”
3. “The path of the proud is full of thorns.”

4. “Take care of your body; it’s the only one you’ll ever get.”
5. “Change what you can change, accept what you cannot change.”

6. “Success and hard work are twins, just as failure and laziness are twins.”
7. “True beauty, as love, kindness, and compassion, lies within.”
8. “Pursue your dreams, even when things get tough.”

9. “Being a friend is more fun than being a bully.”

10. “Be honest, for no one can trust a liar.”

11. “Be wise; prepare for your future.”

12. “Find your smile, help others.”

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My Future Is Bright IF...

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IF I Take Care Of My Body By:

Eating right
Exercising
Avoiding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
IF I Take Care Of My Mind By Being:
Eager to learn
Teachable
Willing to take difficult subjects
Persistent
IF I Take Care Of My Character By Being:
Caring Courageous Humble Persevering
Cheerful Diligent Kind Respectful
Compassionate Forgiving Loving Responsible
Confident Friendly Loyal Self-Disciplined
Cooperative Honest Obedient to Parents Trustworthy

Be Wise: Prepare for a Great Future

Read Books That Build Character!

Adapted from the book, Time Remote

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