Beliefs:
A SMILE can change someone’s story
A SMILE can make a positive change
A SMILE can illuminate a room
A SMILE can be encourage leadership
A SMILE can radiate energy
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SMILE Club sponsored by Rae of Sunshine Foundation Inc. (KY)
Mission: Promote acts of kindness & positivity
Vision: Bring awareness to the importance of each individual’s social & emotional health
General Expectations:
Membership Guidelines:
Ideal members are those students who do not normally seek out leadership opportunities, but have shown potential and are sometimes overlooked. (However, the sponsor of each club is welcome to determine what it believes is best for its school needs. Each sponsor will ensure that each member and the club supports the beliefs and activities.)
Selection includes both teacher recommendations based on the above guidelines and student interview.
Membership Fee: Optional but should not hinder participation
Membership Participation:
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Activities
Community Service Project
Fundraiser
SMILE Day on January 8th
Retreat for planning & leadership training & team bonding
New Student Support
Funding:
Startup Support from Rae of Sunshine
T-shirt for members
Ideas for potential funds
September
September
Back to School SMILE Event - Sit with someone new in the mornings and/or cafeteria
SMILE September
Suicide Prevention Activity - Post on social media or a morning announcement PSA
October
October
Support Red Ribbon Week & Promote School Safety
Week Long Kindness Challenge
DRESS UP Days
SMILE Football Game
November
November
Community Service Project - Meet the needs of your local community
Provide a SELF CARE day for faculty and staff
Learn a Name Day
december
december
Fundraiser for RAE of Sunshine Foundation & another charity of choice
SMILE Basketball Game
Christmas Party with an activity to show staff appreciation
Ring the Bell for Community Service
*january
*january
*January 8 SMILE DAY
Proclamation Signed declaring Jan 8th by the county judge or mayor
Balloons & Cake to celebrate the Birthday of Rae of Sunshine at school /organization
FCCLA SMILE Week January 8-14, 2023
february
february
Friendly February
We love pets- with a service project for the animal shelter by donating supplies.
Kindness Week
Motivate juniors taking the ACT
Valentine’s activities- make or give to teachers or pass out in the hallway
march
march
Support juniors taking the ACT
Second service project by visiting elementary schools with friendship lesson
Consider a fundraising activity
*April
*April
*April 28th is Taylor’s Birthday
Smile Baseball Game /Softball Game
Art Activities - maybe a paint party?
Balloon Release
May
May
(Mental Health Awareness Month)- wear ribbons for awareness
Mindful May/Free your Mind in May
Stress Relief Techniques
Good luck on finals activities
Graduation recognition items for Smile Club seniors
Smile Club involvement in Bump Up or Bump Out Day
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