Each newsletter we will be sharing a virtue that will be the focus in our school over the following three weeks.  

What is Caring? Caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you.  When you care about people, you help them.  When you do a careful job, you give it your very best effort.  You treat people and things gently and respectfully.

Why Practice it? Without caring, nothing and no one matters.  If someone is hurt or sick, no one will help them.  When people have an "I don't care" attitude, they do a sloppy or incomplete job.  Things break and people are hurt.  Caring people help others feel less alone.  Because they care, others trust them.  Caring makes the world a better and safer place.

How do you practice it? You care for others when you show love and concern by doing kind things for them.  Ask them how they are and what they think.  When they are sad, ask "How can I help?"  You handle things with control and gentleness.  You give your best to everything you do.  When you take care of yourself, you treat your body with respect.  You keep yourself clean and healthy.  You take care of your needs.

Signs of Success Congratulations!  Your are practicing Caring when you...

• Treat others, yourself and the earth with care.
• Look at people and listen closely.
• Handle things carefully.
• Are gentle and loving with anyone or anything placed in your care.
• Treat your body with respect.
• Work with enthusiasm and excellence.

"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."  Unknown