Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools March 2014 | Page 11

Character counts at Reid Park Academy

Approximately 120 students inducted into Cam’s Rams Club
Being respectful,
responsible, honest,
caring and fair
has paid off for
approximately 120
students at Reid Park
Academy. Showing
good character and
leadership led the
students to become
members of the
school’s first Cam’s
Rams Club. The
club was named in
honor of Carolina
Panthers Quarterback
Cam Newton. His
foundation donated
$25,000 to Reid Park to enhance student achievement, increase student
engagement and advance health and fitness.
“We believe in rewarding positive behavior and want to enhance school
pride,” Johnson said. “At Reid Park, we want to create an atmosphere of
honesty, justice and fairness.”
The first group of Cam’s Rams Club members was rewarded with
a special lunch mixed with a literacy lesson. The students ate lunch a
Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant and learned about dining etiquette. They also
visited Barnes and Noble for a book shopping spree. Each student bought $25
worth of books for their personal library.
Before students left for the field trip, Principal James Garvin and Assistant
Principal Lorenzo Johnson congratulated the students on being leaders in

the school. They also talked to the
students about proper behavior while in
a restaurant and in a book store.
“I am excited about today’s field
trip,” said fifth-grader Kierra Nelson. “I
won for the character trait caring. When
students need pencils and paper, I give
it to them.”
As students entered the bookstore,
their eyes lit up with excitement.
Teachers and chaperones led the
kindergarten through fifth-grade
students to the kids section where they
walked through the
aisles to explore
various books.
“I want to
buy this one,” one
student said. “I want
to get all of these,”
another said.
Each student
bought $25 bought
worth of books.
The character
celebrations will
continue throughout
the school year. Club
members also receive
a school T-shirt.

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