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Student Appreciation Week
For the last four-ish years, HMS has hosted a Student Appreciation Week to celebrate our students. It’s typically a spirit week that...
May 1, 20241 min read
Won't you be my neighbour Day – March 20th
“Won’t You Be My Neighbour Day” is celebrated every year on March 20. The day honours, celebrates, and appreciates the late Fred Rogers,...
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Coco Kindness
A great way to kick off Kindness Week is to give stuff away. Fleetwood Park Secondary in Surrey knows that everyone wants a hot...
Mar 14, 20221 min read
Be the “I” in KIND
The simple message on this poster reminds students of their role in spreading kindness. Hang your poster at student eye level in a highly...
Jan 10, 20211 min read
Random Acts of Softness
Usually when you think of a quilting club, you picture cute grandmas happily sewing away. One student, Braegan Zimmerman was inspired by...
Jan 9, 20211 min read
Kiss a Grad Goodbye
In May of each school year, Kennebecasis Valley High Renaissance sells “Kiss a Grad Goodbye’s” to students and staff. A “Kiss a Grad...
Nov 19, 20202 min read
We Dare You . . . to be kind
Instead of challenging people to do dangerous things, make it truly challenging to interact with others in a positive way and dare to be...
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Magical Wiggle Worm Wednesday – Why not?
On a Wednesday morning (or any other day) hand out magic wiggle worms to students. Lots of smiles behind the masks and lots of posts on...
Oct 21, 20201 min read
National Cookie Day
Everybody loves a cookie, so why not celebrate all of the different varieties? December 4th is the day to celebrate the goodness of this...
Oct 13, 20201 min read
Post-it Praise
Kermit knows that “it isn’t easy being green,” and your administration knows that it isn’t easy being the boss. Take the time to create a...
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Thank You Thursdays
Have a schedule that organizes a different school team or club to host a “Thank You Thursday” snack table in the main office or teacher’s...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Cookie of the Day
Nothing is better than winning a chocolate chip cookie to start your day. At EDSS, all of the names of the students, staff and support...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Positive Post It Notes
Connect with every person in the school by putting a coloured POST IT with a positive message on their locker, door, or in their mailbox....
Aug 31, 20201 min read
Healthy Thank You to Staff
Although it is well-intentioned, the healthy schools initiative is hard on those easy chocolate and candy thank you’s that you can put in...
Aug 31, 20201 min read
Just Write Treat
Fun new staff appreciation idea. Stack a bunch of Hershey kisses and make them into a pencil. Thx to Ms. Lowey’s leadership class for...
Aug 30, 20201 min read
Teacher Appreciation with Food and Drink
There is nothing wrong with a little sugar high to say, “Hi and thank you!” to staff. Use one of the following food puns to give your...
Aug 21, 20201 min read
Love File
One school had each member of their staff fill out something called the Love File. The file asked questions about a few of their favorite...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Pay it Forward with Class
As a group, get your teacher’s approval to schedule a day to surprise the class next door with cookies and milk. Do this for no other...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Grad Care Package
Students gather together goodies, personal letters and notes from students at the school, copies of local and school papers, and other...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Bus Driver Honey Buns
Your bus drivers are support staff who are often only appreciated on snow days. Recognize the job they do at the beginning of the year,...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
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