Take time to broaden your worldview. 

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All school assembly led by SevenDays youth leadership to kick off Kindness Week!

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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. 

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

• 9:00 am - Join our STE Family "Warm Up" with Kristen Shaffer. This is a fun way to get moving this morning! All fitness levels welcome. For ages 4 and up. All children under 12 must be supervised. Location: ECC Flex Space. remind me >

• 10:00 am - Meet STE parent and author, Traci Angel, at Shelter #5 in Swope Park for a historical reflection. Or follow the African American Heritage Trail at your own pace by visiting aahtkc.org  RSVP to Traci >

• Visit the The Kansas City Museum to learn about our neighborhoods

• Quindaro Kansas Walking Tour - Reflect how White & Black pioneers lived in this village, which was important on the Underground Railroad.

• Sign up for the Seven Days Kindness Walk on April 16. Register with the STE team. Sevendays.org/events

Learn about and embrace someone who is an "other" in your community. 

"Faith in Our Neighbors"  11:00 am Seton Hall
Bring the family after mass to learn about other religions in our neighborhood. We will welcome members of the Kansas City Interfaith Council at this fun and interactive event. 

Donuts & refreshments served. You'll be done in plenty of time for your Super Bowl party!

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

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

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Invite someone new to dinner or reach out to a neighbor you have not interacted with. 

Does your child have a game today? Try sitting with someone new in the bleachers. Be extra welcoming to the opposing team. 

Reach out to those you care about.

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Valentine's Day & Kindness Spirit Day! Students may wear a red shirt/top with uniform bottoms, STE joggers, or jeans.

"Messages with Heart" STUCO will display student's messages of what it means to love one another.  

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

At dinner: Take turns sharing what you love about each person at the table.  

Take care of your mind, body and soul.

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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 >>

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Try some easy guided family meditation with these videos. Thank you to Susie Bradford for curating this list! link>>

Women's Pietra Class
Wednesday, Feb 15, 5:30 pm
Join Mary Beth Mc Clain for her women only Pietra class. This week's theme is gratitude. No need to register. Location: Seton Hall. https://www.stekc.org/pietra

Faith & Flow • Family Pietra
Wednesday, Feb 15, 6:45 -7:15 pm
Put on your jammies and wind down with this relaxing and restorative class designed for all ages. Your little ones will be ready for bed after this 30 minute session developed just for Kindness Week. Location: Seton Hall. remind me >

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

Self Care Check List 

Engage in our community by reaching onward and spreading kindness.

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All school photo! Put on your kindness cap and think of ways you can spread compassion in our world. 

"Plan It" - 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. 

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Keep the ripple change going as we enter the Lenten Season. Download our family Lenten Jar with 40 days of ideas. Join the STE Community in Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. 

Or you can download these apps for interactive opportunities year round:

• The Great Kindness Challenge for Families 

• BeKind: Build a habit of kindness. 

Mark your calendar:
February 17 is "Random Acts of Kindness" Day

Don't forget to register your family with the STE team for the SevenDays Kindness Walk on Sunday, April 16!