1. Theunis Dey Elementary School
“Theunis Dey Students Stand Up, We Don’t Stand By”
Ms. Necole Jadick, Principal Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, Elementary School Counselor

2. Theunis Dey Vision Statement
To create a climate & culture that remains mindful that students are always first by encouraging open and ongoing communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Our school community is committed to working together to meet students’ social, emotional, and academic needs in order to empower all students to feel Capable, Connected, and Contributing.

3. Character.org (Formerly Character Education Partnership – CEP)
National advocate and leader for the character education movement.
Schools of Character Program
Not a competition - opportunity to go through a rigorous process of feedback and coaching
recognition for growth and excellence in the area of character development through Character.org's 11 Principles of Effective Character Education framework.  
Over 300 schools so far are National Schools of Character.  
schools and 3 districts

4. Theunis Dey Elementary School
National School of Character State School of Character

5. What Does It Mean?
Mrs. Ramirez and Mrs. Hoogstrate presented at NJ Alliance for Social Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD)
We will be honored at the 22nd Forum on Character Education in Atlanta, GA October 15th-18th, 2015
Mentor other schools seeking National School of Character status
We continue doing what we do!

6. Timeline
Under the leadership of Dr. Laura Russomano and the guidance of Mrs. Heather Bobrowsky, TD applied for national title in 2013
Named State School of Character
Given feedback on how to improve and reapply
Reduce 10 Core Values to 5
Used 2014 as a year for implementation of feedback
Applied December 2014
Received word on State School of Character Award – March 2015
Character.org site visit – April 14th, 2015
Wanted to provide an authentic “Day at Theunis” experience
Notified of National Status – May 12, 2015

7. Our School Pledge: We are important We are respectful We are prepared
We are responsible for our own actions
We are positive with ourselves and others

8. 5 Core Values: Teamwork Respect Responsibility Individuality
TRRIC
5 Core Values:
Teamwork
Respect
Responsibility
Individuality
Citizenship

9. Core Values Everywhere

10. The Green Team Overlap in “Respecting our Environment”
SECD Committee and Green Committee merged

11. Suggestion Box

12. Building Community T-Shirts, Planners, & Folders
National Walk to School Day
New Recess Equipment to Foster Teamwork and Cooperation
Cultural Arts Program Integration
Community Garden
Outdoor Classrooms
Service Learning
Citizenship – 9/11 Ceremony, Veterans’ Day, GI Go Fund, Various Collections
Alumni “Giving Back”
Visiting Nurse Service
Party for the Planet

13. T-Shirts, Planners, & Folders
Design Contest to integrate our Core Values into a:
T-shirt Design (for sale)
Folder Design (K-5)
Planner Design (2-5)

14. National Walk to School Day!

15. Thank You, PTO! PTO Purchased Recess Equipment
Cultural Arts Programs: “The Power of One”

16. The Dr. Laura Russomano H.E.R.O. Garden A Place For ALL
Thank You, Dr. Russomano
The Dr. Laura Russomano H.E.R.O. Garden A Place For ALL

17. Community Garden and Compost Pile

18. Outdoor Classrooms

19. Service Learning Thanksgiving Cards & Crafts- Gr. 3
A Visit From Our Friends
Thanksgiving Cards & Crafts- Gr. 3
Holiday Cards & Crafts- Gr. 2
Valentine’s Cards & Crafts- Gr. 1
Spring Cards & Crafts- Pre-K & K
Spring Band Concert- Gr. 5
Spring Vocal Concert- Gr. 4 & 5

20. Meeting Our Friends from Preakness Healthcare Center

21. Citizenship 9-11 Memorial Assembly Veteran’s Day GI Go Fund
Valentine’s for Veterans
Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch
Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving meals for our friends
The Giving Tree

22. 9-11 Assembly

23. Veterans’ Day

26. Helping Our Friends
Soldier Darrin
Turkey Trot

27. Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch

28. GI Go Fund

29. Valentine’s for Veterans

30. Fun & Fitness

31. Our Alumni Care Back on Your Feet Right to Write
Local teenager Nicole Loffredo was one of three inductees into the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Girls Hall of Fame recently during a ceremony held at the Wayne Public Library.

32. Our Community Makes a Difference: Visiting Nurse Associates

33. Party for the Planet
Thursday, May 28th 5:30-7:30pm

34. And Our Work Continues…