1. RESPECT Do YOU have it? Presented by DMCS STRIVE February 2009 Grades K - 5

2. Respect What is it? “Respect is honesty, loyalty, caring and friendship towards others and yourself.”

3. How can you show respect? “You are showing respect when you are paying attention when others are talking.”

4. Respect What is not respectful? “You are not showing respect when you are talking in class.”

5. Respect Why is it important? “The importance of respect is to be polite and friendly to others and if you show respect to others they will show respect back to you.”

6. Respect When should you be respectful? “You should be respectful at all times.”

7. Respect Do YOU have it? If you do, join us by making a pledge of respect….

8. Respect Make a pledge…

9. The Pledge of Respect Repeat after me…. “I am a smart, special, valuable person. I respect myself and I respect others. My words and actions are kind and honest. I accept only my best in all I do. I am proud to be me. I will do what is right. I will do my best. I will lift up and support others. I will STRIVE to make positive choices. I AM PROUD TO BE ME!”