Citizenship


 * Citizenship Page **

What Citizenship means... Positive Messages...
 * **people working together to make their community a better place (NM) **
 * **get up, stand up. Stand up for your rights. (cd & hs) **
 * **the definition of citizenship is balancing rights with responsibilities; having concern for the welfare of others, for the environment, and for the community. (cd & hs) **
 * **a citizen has certain rights and protections, even if he or she is a criminal (cd & hs) **
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 * pay attention to the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Bill of Rights, and other founding documents.(cd & hs)
 * respect the military and veterans (cd & hs)
 * volunteer (cd & hs)
 * know the the names of public officials and the work they do (cd & hs)
 * join organizations that work for the common good (cd & hs)

Ideas for challenging our students to be better citizens...
 * Cleaning up community (school and town)

Bulletin Board plan...