1. Kindness Challenge

2. WHY DOES KINDNESS MATTER?
4 different classes
Ms. Bissett
Ms. Jade
Mr. Clark
Mr. Bentley
2 different pathways
Fostering Student Empathy
Developing Positive Mindsets
One Essential Question…
WHY DOES KINDNESS MATTER?

3. Kindness Matters Because….
Kindness is a strength… being kind shows your strength
Showing kindness means that we care
Kindness creates more kindness
Being kind to others helps us feel good about ourselves
Acts of kindness create a positive community
WHAT DOES KINDNESS LOOK LIKE?

4. Kindness looks like….
“Helping out those in need.” ~ Michael “Helping out my parents.” ~ Rebekah “Making other people feel good.” ~ Payton “Making everyone smile.” ~ Amanda “Helping others stand up for themselves.” ~ Jaylin

5. Kindness is Everyday Gratitude…
“Dear Ja’Lynn, Thank you for standing up for me. It made me feel better. It also made me good inside and made my day. Sincerely, Payton G.
“Dear Ethan,
Thank you for being my best friend. You are the best friend that anyone can have. You are always happy and joyful and that always makes my day happy and brighter. Thank you for everything, Ethan. You really are my best friend.
Sincerely,
Amanda
“Dear Fenn,
Thank you for being my friend. You are always so nice to me. Oh, and I like your Halloween costume! You are very smart and good at Mangahigh. I love being your friend.
Noah

6. What we knew about kindness…
We knew that we should be kind to each other. We knew that our school rules state that we need to practice kindness.
What we know NOW about kindness…
We know HOW to be kind to others.
We know that being kind to others makes it easier for them to be kind to us.
We know that being kind to others means that we are strong, whereas being mean to others shows weakness.
We know that we need to INTENTIONALLY practice kindness!
How will we INTENTIONALLY practice kindness?

7. Our Student Led SERVICE LEARNING TEAM will promote ongoing Kindness by recruiting student assistance in practicing Kindness throughout our Community!
November – Food Drive for those in need
December – Gift bags and cards for Foster Children
January – Create Valentines Day cards and gift bags for the Senior Center
February – Create Valentines Day cards and gift bags for the Foster Children
March – Senior Center Visit
April – Botanical Gardens Environmental Clean Up
May – Beach Environmental Clean Up
June – School Backpacks and Supplies for the Foster Children