Our students got a big win today! Our school was named the national champion in the Middle School Kindness Challenge, and we celebrated with an assembly where we surprised the kids with the exciting news! We saw the challenge as an opportunity to enhance students’ sense of safety, support, and acceptance…
Although the Middle School Kindness Challenge is designed for grades 4-8, we thought it would be an excellent program to take on here at Southwick Elementary School. After all, you’re never too young to be kind! More than 50 percent of our students are English-language learners, and many of them come…
In recent years, the media has illuminated the increasing incidents of bullying taking place in schools and the harsh psychological consequences that can ensue. The Middle School Kindness Challenge is a great avenue to teach students in-depth about kindness and positive choices. We particularly liked that it would be a…
As educators, we are responsible for teaching the whole child. This includes academics, wellness, and character. When schools are full of caring kids, they are free to learn. When students feel safe because of the culture, they are more wiling to take risks, helping them reach their fullest potential. This…
The objectives of the Challenge mirror the qualities we value here at Crispell: kindness, acceptance and inclusion. We participated in the Middle School Kindness Challenge in the Fall of 2017, and after having an overwhelmingly positive, we decided to accept it again in the Fall of 2018.I believe the best…