Myrtlewood Elementary School’s
Great Kindness Challenge
January 25-29, 2016
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that next week we will be taking part in the nationwide “Great Kindness Challenge.” Each day will be a different themed day, including dress up fun, a quote, and a simple school challenge. We are hoping that this will encourage and empower students to do more random acts kindness both in and out of school. We are going with the theme, “Kindness is contagious, so let’s pass it on” in hopes of making our school, community, and world a better and kinder place.
Monday: Commit to Kindness
January 25, 2016
Let’s kick off the week right by having students wear school colors!
School challenge: Start the day by saying, “Good morning!” to at least 15 people
Quote of the day: “Kindness is contagious, so let’s pass it on” –Unknown
Tuesday: Hats off to Kindness
January 26, 2016
Encourage your child to wear a hat of their choice.
School Challenge: Try extra hard to have ‘good listening ears’ all day long. Listen to your teacher, friends, and peers the first time. Think about your actions and words and how they might impact others.
Quote of the day: “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” -Mark Twain
Wednesday: Team Up Against For Kindness
January 27, 2016
Encourage your child to wear their favorite team’s jersey or colors.
School Challenge: Make someone’s day by giving a thoughtful compliment to at least 5 people.
Quote: “When words are both true and kind they can change the world.” –Buddha
Thursday: Kindness Never Gets Old
January 28, 2016
Students are encouraged to dress like they are 100. This is also the 100th day of school.
Encourage students to dream of how our world can be better with more random acts of kindness. Students will be able to share their ideas through a writing activity.
School Challenge: Make someone smile with a smile! Give a smile to at least 25 people today!
Quotes: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.” –Harriet Tubman
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”
Friday: Spotting Kindness In Our World
January 29, 2016
Students are encouraged to dress like a 101 Dalmatian.
School Challenge: Spot Kindness Today! —If you see something, say something!
Quote: “No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.” –Aesop
“Be the change you wish you see in the world” –Ghandi
Mrs. TANNER, School Counselor