Reach out to those you care about. 

SCHOOL:

Kindness Week will kick off at our all school mass today. Students will receive inspirational stickers from the Seven Days organization. 

HOME:

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

At dinner you can take turns sharing what you love about each person at the table.  Write a personal note to someone who needs to know that you care. 

Take time to broaden your worldview. 

SCHOOL:

Discover Kindness Door Decorations! Each class will discover new ways to be kind and decorate their classroom door with ideas on how we can spread kindness. 

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 2023 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:

DRESS DOWN DAY! Wear red or hearts to show your love of others. We will have a fun assembly in the afternoon with the teen Kindness Ambassadors from the Seven Days organization. 

HOME:

Donate or volunteer for others in your community. 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 teachers have planned in the classrooms. Today students and staff will receive a special gift from the CPTA. 

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: 

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 >>

After mass the students will take a peaceful walk around the campus before returning to classes. 

HOME:

Join the STE FAMILY STROLL! 

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 traciangel22@gmail.com for more information. Maybe you plan for dinner in Brookside at the end of your walk.

Can’t make the group walk? Here are a few ways to “go” and spread kindness on your own.

• Ask to take a neighbor’s dog for its evening walk

• Pick up litter at a community green space or neighborhood park

• Go support and encourage a friend, neighbor or family member at an athletic event, practice, or other extra-curricular activity. Make it a point to relay positive words during the experience.

Engage in our community by reaching onward and spreading kindness.

Students will write intentional acts in their planners to carry onward. 

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.