Jacqui Rivait Quotations

Don't blame a child for being dishonest unless you have determined that they really have not been telling the truth. Have any discussion involving dishonesty privately, not in front of the whole class or the whole family, especially siblings.

That right there is a wonderful opportunity for the children. How often do students from all over the community get to interact and learn about one another?

Reaching out to help others is a great way for children to learn to become responsible. Younger children may not understand the concept of social responsibility, but they will understand the importance of collecting mittens for children who have nothing to keep their hands warm in the winter.

Students will use these tools long after they leave school. We are giving them a life skill.

Our Core Values Program doesn't sit on a shelf. We feel the opportunity should be seized every day, in every class and infused into the curriculum.

I don't believe that children are born with empathy. It is something they learn by seeing it modeled by others.

Each result has action steps to back them up. The action steps are like a map. If you us them like a compass you will never get lost, and you will reach your destination.

One of the things I tell my own daughter and also the children I work with is something I learned long ago from my grandmother. Your word is your honor. If you make a commitment it is your responsibility to live up to your word. If you don't then this is a reflection on your character and ultimately on your honor as a person of integrity.

Food and clothing collections are great ways for children to learn responsibility. And it's even more beneficial if children can go to the facility where the goods are being donated.

When taught and modeled daily in the classroom we see that the core values help to reduce intolerance, harassment, bullying, teasing, and risky and aggressive behaviors. If we as adults are responsible and do our job as caring adults, children will feel safe and supported and they will enjoy positive relationships with peers and adults. They will know and understand what is expected of them and the rules and expectations are consistent. All of these things will help facilitate learning for all children and success at home and in school and their community.