Self-Discipline!!

On Monday, we started our new after school enrichment programs at Kennedy. The four clubs are Team Sports (led by Ms. Mullis), Computers (led by Ms. Hall and Ms. Bailey), Nature (led by Mr. Anglin), and Running (led by Ms. Russell and myself).

In the running club, we talk about the benefits of making running for pleasure and exercise a part of their lifestyle. Running is an excellent source of exercise because anyone can do it and you can pretty much do it anywhere. Running is also a great form of exercise because it does not cost anything. We also talk about how to run effectively using the correct form and the importance of stretching before you run.

When we do the club, we also focus on a character trait that will help them not only when running, but anytime during their day. This week's character trait is SELF-DISCIPLINE: working hard to control your emotions, words, actions, impulses, and desires. Giving your best in all situations. This was also the character trait that we focused on during the morning announcements this week. We focus on those three "R's (Ready, Respectful, and Responsible) everyday. When you have SELF-DISCIPLINE, you will always be ready for what comes your way because you have control of yourself and can think about what to do before you do it. SELF-DISCIPLINE also shows respect for others because when you control your emotions, actions, and words you will think before you say or do things and only do those things that are right and will encourage others. When you have SELF-DISCIPLINE, you also show that you are responsible because that control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires will not allow you to do things that will get you in trouble.

We work really hard each day to encourage ALL of the Kennedy Dragons to be Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. Please talk to your child about SELF-DISCIPLINE and how it is important to work hard to control your emotions, words, actions, impulses, and desires.