PANTHER+PAWS

**What is the Panther Paw?** A ‘Panther Paw’ is a recognition certificate given to students who consistently demonstrate the character attribute Deer Park has chosen to focus on for that particular month. As part of building great character, we have decided to focus on the following attributes throughout the year:
 * __ THE PANTHER PAW __**

RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, EMPATHY, HONESTY, CO-OPERATION and PERSEVERANCE.
 * How do I earn a Panther Paw?**

You can earn a ‘Panther Paw’ from your teachers. Teachers will distribute the paws when you have displayed great character (e.g. helping a Deer Park classmate with their school work), or have been consistent in building that particular character attribute.


 * How many do I need to be eligible for a Student of the Month nomination or a Deer Park Point?**

When you receive 5 ‘Panther Paws’, you will be eligible for a nomination towards the Student of the Month Award. Know that just because you have earned a nomination, it does not entitle you to stop demonstrating or building that particular characteristic. As you earn more paws, you have the opportunity to earn points towards our Points System!


 * You are responsible for your keeping your own ‘Panther Paws’, and bringing them to Mr. Mann when you have received 5 paws.**


 * BELOW ARE THE THEMES AND STUDENT OF THE MONTH DATES:**


 * ALSO, FOR EACH SotM THEME, THERE IS A CONTEST (ex. Comic Strip, Poem) WHERE YOU CAN WIN AN INCREDIBLE PRIZE AND BE RECOGNIZED IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE SCHOOL AT THE SotM ASSEMBLY! LISTEN FOR THE CONTEST RULES ON THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. **


 * # || **TIME PERIOD** || **THEME** || **ASSEMBLY DATE** || **CONTEST DETAILS** ||
 * 1 || SEPT / OCT || RESPECT || Last Thursday in October || Short Story ||
 * 2 || NOV / DEC || RESPONSIBILITY || Last Thursday in December  || Song ||
 * 3 || JAN / FEB || EMPATHY || Last Thursday in February  || Comic Strip ||
 * 4 || MAR / APR || CO-OPERATION || Last Thursday in April  || Photo ||
 * 5 || MAY / JUN || PERSEVERANCE & GR. 7&8 POINTS SYSTEM || Last Thursday in June  || Poem / Rap ||