May The Change Be With You
"May The Change Be With You" is scheduled for Friday, May 24th, 2024, and it's set to be a transformative day for our students. This initiative is designed to empower our students to explore and take action on important social justice issues. Each class will be conducting research tailored to their age group and interests, focusing on topics such as Social Emotional Learning (SEL), anti-bullying strategies, animal welfare, poverty, support for Students with Disabilities (SWD), and mental health awareness—particularly addressing anxiety, which is crucial for our fifth graders transitioning to middle school in the fall.
Here are the topics:
Grade K
Community clean-up: Organizing litter clean-ups in parks and neighborhoods to promote a clean and healthy environment
Grade 1
Animal welfare: Promoting kindness towards animals through responsible pet ownership, supporting local animal shelters, and raising awareness about animal rights.
Grade 2
Environmental conservation: Encouraging kids to participate in activities like recycling, conserving water, and planting trees.
Grade 3
Bullying prevention: Educating peers about the effects of bullying and promoting kindness, empathy, and inclusion in schools.
Grade 4.
Supporting children with disabilities: Educating others about inclusion, organizing fundraisers or events to benefit local disability organizations, and advocating for equal opportunities for children with disabilities
Grade 5
Mental health support: Promoting activities that reduce stress and anxiety, organizing events to raise awareness about mental health, and advocating for improved access to mental health resources in schools.
May being Mental Health Awareness Month adds significance to our efforts, highlighting the importance of promoting well-being and resilience among our students. Through engaging activities and discussions, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and empathy to effect positive change in our school and community.
The culminating event will be an outdoor presentation—a Community Learning Walk—where students will showcase their learning and share their insights with peers, families, and community members. We invite you to participate in guiding students' research, facilitating discussions, and providing mentorship to ensure the success of "May The Change Be With You."
Thank you for your dedication to our students and our school community. Together, we can inspire change, foster social justice, and empower our students to make a positive impact in the world.