Introducing Hope Week, Bringing Awareness To Mental Health
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Hope SquadIn September, students elected peers who were approachable, open-eared, and compassionate for Hope Squad, a group dedicated to mental health support and suicide prevention in our community. And now, after months of training and brainstorming, we are here to present an event like no other: Hope Week.
From April 29th to May 3rd, Hope Squad members will hold unique events each day around the school. The mission is to spread awareness not only of suicide, but of the importance of mental health and encouraging ways to help those who are struggling. Things start with Mindful Monday, and are followed by Treat Yourself Tuesday, Suicide Awareness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and High-Five Friday! Learn more below.
From April 29th to May 3rd, Hope Squad members will hold unique events each day around the school. The mission is to spread awareness not only of suicide, but of the importance of mental health and encouraging ways to help those who are struggling. Things start with Mindful Monday, and are followed by Treat Yourself Tuesday, Suicide Awareness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and High-Five Friday! Learn more below.
Mindful Monday will make its splash during both Jawsomes. Swing by their table outside the cafeteria for a chance to score some sweet prizes in their raffle and snag some super cool stickers while you're at it. Plus, brace yourself for Mindful Morsels, packed with all the self-care goodies and meditation swag you never knew you needed!
Treat Yourself Tuesday is all about self-love and care, where students will be able to visit during lunch and pick up strips of paper to add to a Care Chain, which will be strung along the halls to encourage such positivity. And don't forget the raffle, plus surprise treat blasts across the school!
Suicide Awareness Wednesday is dedicated to the all-important mission of Hope Squad, with the biggest ask being to wear purple or teal to show support for the cause. Then, there are the Kindness Rocks that will be available during Jawsome, opening the door for students to decorate their own stones and promote compassion. Plus, just when it would seem Tuesday's chain would end, Wednesday's team will continue their wall of gratitude, spreading further kindness throughout!
Thankful Thursday has some great offers outside of the cafe during Jawsome, with the ability to write thank-you notes to others and add them to the pre-established chain. There will also be surprise clothespins that will be clipped on backpacks throughout the day to show appreciation, even at random!
High-Five Friday wraps up an exciting first Hope Week, bringing back a tradition from MRMS to encourage friendliness and celebrate hope. This will be at the start and end of the day, with music accompanying them. Then, at lunch, there will be a booth set for ANYONE to get free high-fives and acquire a Lifesaver mint, something in theme with the grander concept of Hope Squad!
Thank you for reading, and we can't wait to celebrate Hope Week, not only this year, but for many to come!
Treat Yourself Tuesday is all about self-love and care, where students will be able to visit during lunch and pick up strips of paper to add to a Care Chain, which will be strung along the halls to encourage such positivity. And don't forget the raffle, plus surprise treat blasts across the school!
Suicide Awareness Wednesday is dedicated to the all-important mission of Hope Squad, with the biggest ask being to wear purple or teal to show support for the cause. Then, there are the Kindness Rocks that will be available during Jawsome, opening the door for students to decorate their own stones and promote compassion. Plus, just when it would seem Tuesday's chain would end, Wednesday's team will continue their wall of gratitude, spreading further kindness throughout!
Thankful Thursday has some great offers outside of the cafe during Jawsome, with the ability to write thank-you notes to others and add them to the pre-established chain. There will also be surprise clothespins that will be clipped on backpacks throughout the day to show appreciation, even at random!
High-Five Friday wraps up an exciting first Hope Week, bringing back a tradition from MRMS to encourage friendliness and celebrate hope. This will be at the start and end of the day, with music accompanying them. Then, at lunch, there will be a booth set for ANYONE to get free high-fives and acquire a Lifesaver mint, something in theme with the grander concept of Hope Squad!
Thank you for reading, and we can't wait to celebrate Hope Week, not only this year, but for many to come!
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