MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Early ActTM is to promote goodwill, understanding and peace through the active participation of its student members so that with commited citizenship and effective leadership they may improve the quality of life of their school,local and global communities.
EarlyActTM Teaches…
Caring
Respect
Empathy
Responsibility
Tolerence
Citizenship
Compassion
Friendship
Leadership
DESCRIPTION OF Early ActTM
Early ActTM is a school wide Service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13.It is sponsored by one of the local Rotary clubs in the township in which the school is located.
The mission and operation of EarlyActTM are closely linked to the ideals of Rotary and provide the foundation and natural succession into Interact.
EarlyActTM provides young students the opportunity for gaining an increased awareness and knowledge of their community and the world.
At a young age,all students can easily be encouraged to be caring and helpful.Their minds are open to recognize the dignity and worth of each individual which builds respects for others.EarlyActTM also promotes understanding and the building of friendships among the club members.
EarlyActTM also engages students in character-building activities and prepares them for leadership roles to identity and carry out projects which benefit their school,local and global communities.
OBJECTIVES OF EarlyActTM
The purpose of EarlyActTM is to provide young students with the opportunities to participate in active citizenship in a culturally diverse democratic society within an interdependent world.
EarlyActTM : Partners in Character Education addresses the following objectives:
1. The students develop committed citizenship and leadership qualities by identifying and taking responsibilities
for real life problems within their school,local and global communities.
2. The students realize the importance of respect,dignity and caring for all people by promoting good will and
understanding through their active participation at school,local and community levels.
3. The students develop high student achievement by actively participating in various projects to improve the
quality of life for their school,local and global communities.They work with the sponsoring Rotary club
members as facilitators,mentors and role models.