Reach out to those you care about. 

SCHOOL:

DRESS DOWN DAY: Wear a red or heart shirt with uniform bottoms. We will kick off Seven Days of kindness with a rally. Students will receive inspirational stickers from the Seven Days organization.

During lunch STUCO will help students create a tree of hearts with special intentions and shout-outs! 

HOME:

Take time today to pray together as a family. Download and print this Family Prayer for Love. 

What is a small action you could take to share the love? 

Take time to broaden your worldview. 

SCHOOL:

Discover Dips! At lunch kids will have the opportunity to sample flavors from around the world.

HOME:

Put a twist on dinner and family movie night. Try a new food and watch a movie that broadens your family's world view. 

Some STE parents put together a list* of movies and local restaurants to try. Check out the list here >>

*Please note that each family should use their own discretion in what they deem appropriate content. 

Give of yourself to others. Learn about and embrace someone who is an "other" in your community. 

SCHOOL:

Join the school community for mass at 8:30 am. All are welcome. We will honor Terri LaManno, St. Elizabeth class of 1975 and May Queen for her class. She was a victim of a hate crime in 2014. More about Terri >>

During Lunch students will play Trivia to learn about different dining and cuisine habits of other cultures and faiths. 

HOME:

Collect change and cash for Catholic Relief Services Lenten Rice Bowls and send the donations in with your child! • Read literature that offers a different opinion than your own • Watch a film for historical perspective. • Find a way to give of yourself to others. 

Seek connections with new people and gather together with family and friends.

SCHOOL:

STUCO will help kids "Mix It Up" at lunch with activities and questions to get to know someone outside of their circle. 

HOME:

Invite someone new to dinner or reach out to a neighbor you have not interacted with • Call a family member you haven't spoken to in a while or schedule a family reunion via Zoom. 

Take care of your mind, body and soul.

SCHOOL:

DRESS DOWN DAY: Its PJ Day at School!! Dress comfy and enjoy mindful minutes.

At lunch we will have coloring pages, chill music and tips for taking care of your mind, body and soul. 

HOME:

Try some easy guided family meditation with these videos for different attention and age levels link>>

Download these free printables to inspire well being in your house:
10 Mood Boosters

Self Care Check List 

Find an exercise, yoga, or meditation class or prayer activity that restores your mind, body and soul. 

Be active inside or outside. A body in motion makes for a happy soul.  

SCHOOL: 

Special snack time with Little buddies with active games will make for a great day of movement and fun. 

HOME:

Join the STE Family Stroll tonight! 

Families or individuals are invited for an evening stroll down the Trolley Trail. Meet at 6 pm in the parking lot at the NE corner of Wornall and Gregory. We plan to walk down to Meyer Boulevard, toward Brookside, and share conversation along the way. Email Ashley Heyburn for more information. Maybe you plan for dinner in Brookside at the end of your walk.

Engage in our community by reaching onward and spreading kindness.

SCHOOL: 

At lunch we will have one big community table and STUCO will run Kindness Bingo!

HOME:

Think about how you can make the world a better place through your faith. 

Spread kindness like confetti! Download notes to share with family, friends and even strangers you see in the wild! link >>

Keep the ripple change going and download these apps for interactive opportunities year round:

• The Great Kindness Challenge for Families 

• BeKind: Build a habit of kindness.