Brianna Edmiston is pictured here showing her gym teacher, Ms. Liljeblom, her reward certificate in the display case. She received the recognition from Mrs. Swenson for best representing kindness in her class. The North Woods Elementary is focusing on Character Education through the use of the  PAWS program . It is an acronym for:

• Practice safety
• Act responsible
• Work towards success
• Show respect

Character traits of the month include respect, kindness, courage and patience, among others. Students that best represent the character trait may be nominated by their classroom teacher, or by their classmates in each grade.
 


The students pictured above were celebrated for their kindness during the month of October. Front row, l-r: Melody Nelson, Mallory Bibeau. Middle row, l-r:  Brianna Edmiston, Ella Kruse, Aidan Hartway, Josephine Carlson, Kaiden Haithcock, Aliya Ehrbright.  Back row, l-r: Ethan Byram, Dillon Musakka, Annabelle Calavera, Madison Taylor, Cooper Antikainen, and Nathan Martinson.
 
Focusing on character helps to build a positive school environment. This along with the “Blue Pinky Promise” goes hand in hand in putting an end to bullying.