Letters to Dear Gabby

Name: ________________________________________________________________
Letters to Dear Gabby
Your school newspaper has hired you to be “Dear Gabby”. It’s now your
job to give good advice. Think of a way to respond to one of today’s letters.
Remember to be honest and to always try to do what is right.
TRAIT: Caring
Dear Gabby,
Every day, one of the kids at my bus
stop gets picked on by the older kids.
Nobody has told the driver. I’m afraid to
say anything because I don’t want to get
picked on, too. What should I do?
Signed,
Bus Stop Blues
Dear Gabby,
I buy my lunch mostly every day.
Each time, I have 25 cents left over.
I’m allowed to keep it. I want to do
something good with the extra
money. Do you have any ideas?
Signed,
Rolling in the Dough
HOW TO BE A CARING PERSON
• Treat people with kindness and generosity.
• Help people in need.
• Be sensitive to people's feelings.
• Never be mean or hurtful.
• Think about how your actions will affect others.
• Always remember - we become caring people by doing caring things!

Name: ________________________________________________________________
Letters to Dear Gabby
Your school newspaper has hired you to be “Dear Gabby”. It’s now your
job to give good advice. Think of a way to respond to one of today’s letters.
Remember to be honest and to always try to do what is right.
TRAIT: Trustworthy
Dear Gabby,
We are allowed to pick our own seats
on the bus. I’ve always sat with my friend
Sam in the front of the bus. Yesterday, the
kids from my soccer team asked me to sit
with them in the back. They like to have
fun and fool around a lot. I don’t like to
get in trouble and I don’t want to hurt
anyone’s feelings. What should I do?
Signed,
In The Hot Seat
Dear Gabby,
When I bought my lunch today,
the lunch lady gave me too much
change back. It was enough to buy
a snack. I was really hungry, so I
went back and bought some cookies.
Now I feel bad, but I don’t have the
money any more. What should I do?
Signed,
Money Hungry
HOW TO BE TRUSTWORTHY
BE HONEST. . .Don't lie, cheat, or steal.
BE RELIABLE. . . Keep your promises and follow through on your commitments.
HAVE THE COURAGE. . .to do what is right, even when it is difficult.
BE A GOOD FRIEND. . .and don't betray a trust.

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Letters to Dear Gabby
Your school newspaper has hired you to be “Dear Gabby”. It’s now your
job to give good advice. Think of a way to respond to one of today’s letters.
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TRAIT: Respectful
Dear Gabby,
Yesterday we had a substitute
bus driver. He asked the students to
sit down and be quiet. I did what he
asked, but most kids didn’t. Now they
are all making fun of me. Did I do the
right thing?
Signed,
Respectful Rider
Dear Gabby,
I don’t know what to do. In the
lunchroom, I saw a bunch of boys take
someone else’s snack from their lunchbox
while they went to the bathroom. They
lied and said it wasn’t them. I don’t want
to be a tattle tale, but what they did was
wrong. What should I do?
Signed,
Lunchroom Blues
HOW TO BE RESPECTFUL
Treat other people the way you want to be treated.
Be courteous and polite.
Listen to what other people have to say.
Don't insult people, or make fun of them, or call them names.
Don't bully or pick on others. .
Don't judge people before you get to know them.

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TRAIT: Responsibility
Dear Gabby,
Some of the kids on my bus
don’t wear their seatbelt. I’m afraid
they could get hurt. How can I get
them to follow the rules without being
bossy?
Signed,
Safety First
Dear Gabby,
In the lunch room, we have a table
captain who is in charge of making sure
the table is clean before we leave. I
never leave a mess, but I can’t line up
until the whole table is clean. Why should I
have to clean up someone else’s mess?
Signed,
Messy Business
HOW TO BE A RESPONSIBLE PERSON
• Be reliable and dependable; when you agree to do something, do it.
• Take care of your own business. Don't make others do what you are supposed to do.
• Take responsibility for your actions; don't make excuses or blame others.
• Use your head; think before you act; imagine the consequences.

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Letters to Dear Gabby
Your school newspaper has hired you to be “Dear Gabby”. It’s now your
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TRAIT: Fairness
Dear Gabby,
I always sit in the same seat on
the bus. Today, someone new was
sitting in my seat. I know he needs to
be able to sit down, but I don’t want
him to sit in my seat. What should I
do?
Signed,
Birthday Blues
Dear Gabby,
Someone in my class is allergic to
peanuts. I like to eat peanut butter and
jelly sandwiches. When I do, I have to sit
at a different table. It’s not fair. Why
doesn’t the other person have to move?
I’m not the one with the problem!
Signed,
Nuts about Peanuts
HOW TO BE A FAIR PERSON
• Treat people the way you want to be treated.
• Take turns, tell the truth, and play by the rules.
• Think about how your actions will affect others.
• Listen to people with an open mind.
• Don't blame others for your mistakes.
• Don't take advantage of other people.
• Don't play favorites.

Name: ________________________________________________________________
Letters to Dear Gabby
Your school newspaper has hired you to be “Dear Gabby”. It’s now your
job to give good advice. Think of a way to respond to one of today’s letters.
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TRAIT: Citizenship
Dear Gabby,
Not many adults are at my bus stop.
Most mornings, some of the boys are running
around picking flowers from other people’s
yards and throwing their garbage in the
street. I don’t know if I should tell someone,
or just try to clean up their mess. Any ideas?
I don’t want my neighborhood to be
destroyed.
Signed,
The Good Neighbor
Dear Gabby,
I don’t understand why there
have to be so many rules in the lunch
room. Shouldn’t kids have a break
from having to follow the rules? I
don’t know why I have to raise my
hand just to get up and throw away
my garbage. What’s the big deal?
Signed,
Over-Ruled
HOW TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN
• Do your share to make your school, your community, and the world a better place. .
• Take responsibility for what goes on around you.
• Participate in community service and help take care of the environment.
• Be a good neighbor.
• Treat other people with respect and dignity.
• Follow the rules of your family, your school, and your society

Name: ________________________________________________________________
Letters to Dear Gabby
Your school newspaper has hired you to be “Dear Gabby”. It’s now your
job to give good advice. Think of a way to respond to one of today’s letters.
Remember to be honest and to always try to do what is right.
TRAIT: Leadership
Dear Gabby,
I ride on a bus that never has
any problems. We have assigned
seats and we mostly follow the rules.
I think we earned the right to pick our
own seats. How do I convince the
bus driver to let us try changing our
seats?
Signed,
Time for a Change
Dear Gabby,
My friends and I are always the first
ones done eating our lunch. We want to
do something to help, but we don’t know
what to do. Can you think of something
helpful and fun we could offer to do while
we’re in the cafeteria?
Signed,
Ready & Waiting
HOW TO BE A GOOD LEADER
• Set a good example
• Work as hard or harder than anyone else
• Make good use of time and encourage others to do the same.
• Set goals and work towards achieving them.
• Be accepting of others and their abilities.
• Be willing to try new things and to take chances.