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Week of Respect starts Monday!

October 5 - 9 is the official Week of Respect in NJ. The Week of Respect is an important event each year, as we take some time to promote and celebrate Respect for ourselves and others, in an effort to take a stand against bullying in our schools and community.

At UMS, we will PAWS for a CAUSE each morning during the morning announcements this coming week to take some time to reflect on the importance of Respect in our schools, in our homes, and in our community.

Each day students will be encouraged to participate in Spirit Wear to symbolize a show of Respect, and students will be put to task with a daily Respect challenge. Students will be encouraged to complete the Respect Challenge during their Lunch/Flex time, and share out about their experiences on the UMS Counselor Google Classroom.

Earth Day celebrates its 50th Anniversary!

https://www.earthday.org/history/

How much do you know about our Earth — its species, its resources and its threats? Test your knowledge with this series of questions:

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-quizzes/

Check out #EarthDayAt Home with NASA:

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/earthdayathome-with-nasa/

The ABC’s of Self-Care has multiple ideas to keep you uplifted and inspired. You can download them here:

https://positivelypresent.typepad.com/files/abcs-of-self-care-by-positivelypresent.pdf

Illustrated Inspiration is a group of coloring pages you can download and print.

https://positivelypresent.typepad.com/files/illustrated-inspiration-coloring-book.pdf

Journaling can be helpful for self-reflection.

https://www.mylemarks.com/uploads/4/7/0/1/47012219/daily_journal_mylemarks_llc.pdf

Doodling is a fun creative outlet. The first link has tips and ideas. The second links to the downloadable pages.

https://artjournalist.com/doodle-practice-sheets/

https://artjournalist.com/download/7284/

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Getting outside and walking can be one way to boost resilience. These activities will ensure your walks are an engaging and enriching learning experience.

https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/nature-walk-activities

Consider examining your family’s plan for recycling.

https://www.plt.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/PLT-GreenSchools-Waste-Investigation_Student-Page_Green-Your-Home-Improving-Recycling-and-Reuse.pdf

Meaningful communication and connection with family and friends can always boost your mood. These "Iffy Questions” can get the conversations going - in person or online.

https://www.mylemarks.com/uploads/4/7/0/1/47012219/30iffyquestions2020.pdf

click here for ideas on self-care

click here for quick and easy dinner ideas

click here for ways to respect your environment

click here for ideas on how to give a compliment

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Please reach out if you are in need of anything or have any questions. The best way to reach your counselor is via email .