Lincoln School teachers and students go to great lengths to demonstrate the Character Counts Traits of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Teachers find new and interesting ways to teach and guide students, motivate and reward them. Students look for opportunities to show what they have learned and to gain recognition for their efforts. This is all good. It sets the tone for the school and for future endeavors. Often when a student is recognized for his or her efforts in regards to Character Counts they "beam" a bit; for they have been publicly recognized and they serve as a model for other students. Often, kids clap when people are recognized. It is all very positive. There are times, however, when recognition does not come at the foot heels of a Character Counts demonstration...when the act of kindness or goodwill goes unnoticed; or at least, so it seems. Picture this~~one student loses something ...