Rise and shine.At J.J. Izard Iz´ard n. 1. (Zool.) A variety of the chamois found in the Pyrenees. Elementary School elementary school: see school. in Van Buren, Arkansas--one of 10 schools named as a 2003 National School of Character--"rise and shine" means more than waking up in the morning. It means instilling in·still also in·stil tr.v. in·stilled, in·still·ing, in·stills also in·stils 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality . . . in children a higher sense of self-esteem through a positive outlook and good principles. At eight o'clock each morning, all 350 students and teachers gather for a 15-minute assembly that includes the recitation rec·i·ta·tion n. 1. a. The act of reciting memorized materials in a public performance. b. The material so presented. 2. a. Oral delivery of prepared lessons by a pupil. b. of a student-teacher creed, a word of the week, a celebration of the day's birthdays, and the reading of an inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. quote. Students run the assembly, and a different classroom is responsible for its organization each week. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The National Schools of Character Award, given by the Washington, D.C.-based Character Education Partnership, recognizes K-12 schools and districts that demonstrate out-standing character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, citizenship, school culture, and academic performance. For more information about the award, visit www.character.org |
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