1. E.A.G.L.E.S The Driving Force Behind Character Development Initiative at Ekcoe

2. Ekcoe Ekcoe Central is the place to be, It’s the home of the Eagles – you can see! Eagles are the coolest kids around. From JK to 8 is where they’re found. What’s an Eagle? You might ask. I’ll tell you know they’re really a blast! Listen closely and you will hear The qualities of an Eagle – Loud and clear!

3. E - Empathetic Ekcoe Eagles are Empathetic Ekcoe Eagles are Empathetic They care for each other and are sympathetic! They care for each other and are sympathetic!  Backpack Program  Breakfast Program  Empathy Training (second step)  St. Vincent Drive  Don’t Laugh at Me  “I Care” Box  Canned Food Drive  Pennies in Pockets  Assembly messages  Literacy Groups  Class Bullying Surveys  Ekcoe’s Empathy Baby

4. A – Accepting A… accepting – of others we mean They see the good and never the mean.  DC Integration  Special Olympics Peer Leaders  Multicultural Fair  Guest Presentations  “Kids on the Block”  “Tribes Training”  Bruce Langford “Stand Up For Respect”  Friendship Month

5. G – Goal Setters G … goal setters – they set them high! To reach your goals you must try and try!  Winit Program  Healthy Eagles  School – wide planners  Honourary Eagles  Sports Teams  School Shows  “Tabs for Tyler”  Earth School Enviro Club  Schools in Bloom  Goal – Eco School

6. L – Leaders L … for leaders, they truly are In sports and academics they get a gold star.  Monthly Assemblies  Student MC’s  Flag Bearers  Class Presentations  Peacekeepers  Safety Patrol  Office Helpers  News Reporters  Leadership Camp  Kid’s Count  Student Parliament

7. E – Enthusiasm E … enthusiasm – they show their spirit With positive encouragement – Come on let’s hear it!  Glencoe Fair Float  Great Ride ‘n Stride  Walk to School Day  Spiritwear  Ekcoe Yearbook  Volunteer Reading  Spirit Days  Ekcoe FUNd Fair  Cheerleaders  Eagle Mascot

8. S – Stay Cool Eagles Stay Cool when facing a fight. They solve problems calmly and do what is right!  Second Steps  Impulse Control  Anger Management  Problem Solving  Kelso’s Choice  Kid’s On Track  Self – Regulation  Peacekeepers  Parent Presentations  Progressive Discipline

9. E.A.G.L.E.S Now you know what Eagles do Let’s all work together me and you. To improve our school and everything in it Earn yourself an Eagle “Winit”! Safety First, Respect Always

10. E.A.G.L.E.S Our Eagles should be so thankful that we have so many great teachers who organize fun activities for us to do and set goals as a school for us to reach! THANK YOU!