​12 Month Thematic Calendar
Primary K – 3RD | 4 – 6TH | Teens 7TH – 8TH

Month	Theme & Activities
August ​Back to School Month	Music & Arts: New Faces Mural Self-Love & Hope: All About Me Activities; Character Counts: Respect Health & Wellness: Nutritious After School Meals & Planning Activities
September ​Get Fit & Eat Right Month	Music & Arts: Healthy (hearts, minds, bodies) Poems & Songs Self-Love & Hope: My Fitness Journals/My Healthy Diary; Character Counts: Responsibility Health & Wellness: Fitness Stations & Exercise Drills
October ​Harvest & Autumn Month	Music & Arts: Harvest Collages Self-Love & Hope: Autumn Stories; Character Counts: Citizenship Health & Wellness: Safety & Emergency Plan Activities
November Giving Thanks Month	Music & Arts: Turkey Art Self-Love & Hope: Thankful Letters; Character Counts: Honesty Health & Wellness: Football Fitness
December Holiday Celebration Month	Music & Arts: International Music Self-Love & Hope: Holiday Stories & Activities; Character Counts: Caring Health & Wellness: Healthy Dessert Menus
January Friendship & Kindness Month	Music & Arts: Dr. King Poems & Songs of Kindness Self-Love & Hope: Portraits of Your Best Friend; Character Counts: Fairness Health & Wellness: Jr. Olympic Games (Trials)
February Heritage & Heart Month	Music & Arts: Great People in History Self-Love & Hope: Celebrate Your Heritage and History Activities; Character Counts: Respect Health & Wellness: Jr. Olympic Games (Competition)
March Music & Art Appreciation Month	Music & Arts: Musical Instruments Self-Love & Hope: My Favorite Artist/Performer Project; Character Counts: Responsibility Health & Wellness: Choreography/Line Dances
April All About Family Month	Music & Arts: Family Photos Self-Love & Hope: Family & Teamwork Stories; Character Counts: Citizenship Health & Wellness: Family Board Game Stations
May Mother’s Day Appreciation Month	Music & Arts: Mother’s Day Songs & Poems & Crafts Self-Love & Hope: I know a Great Mom, Her name is… stories; Character Counts: Honesty Health & Wellness: Indoor Exercise Challenge
June Father’s Day Appreciation Month	Music & Arts: Father’s Day Songs & Poems & Crafts Self-Love & Hope: I know a Great Dad, His name is… stories; Character Counts: Caring Health & Wellness: Summer Foods BINGO
July Summer Celebration Month	​Music & Arts: Vacation Mural Self-Love & Hope: Summer-of-Fun Journal; Character Counts: Fairness Health & Wellness: Water Play Relay