YES4MH, Belonging, Resilience by Marianne Whittaker

Meme day

2018-06-05 17:25:17 UTC

2018-06-05 17:25:34 UTC

What do WE wanna see happening

Concerts during the schoold day

2018-06-05 17:26:12 UTC

Buy out of $1, instead of the ones after school (winter, spring concert)

Multicultural Day or Week

2018-06-05 17:34:01 UTC

We could use some of the money to purchase cultural fabrics to display around the school to show the different cultures we have.

2018-06-05 17:35:16 UTC

Pyjama DAYYYYY

Cultural Day (All ethnicities and or nationalities) to celebrate our school’s diversity

Sticky Board

2020-12-02 12:29:26 UTC

Sticky notes can be placed on a board to answer some question or maybe something people are thankful for. Maybe in the forum?

Get together

2020-12-02 19:15:03 UTC

A day where all cohorts can mix together to socialize amongst their friends, (more peer interaction) following COVID guidelines
Maybe we can host fun activities after schools, talking about ways we can deal with mental health, games etc. Also we can split it by grades where there’s days grade 12s cohorts can come to together and another day grade 11s can come together and so on. I would also like to add that during the time there at school we can separate them by groups and the groups could be in the library, gym, cafeteria, than each group can rotate.

Grade 9's In class Ideas

2020-12-02 19:29:16 UTC

Ice Breakers:
Two truths and a lie (over used)
Themes: Christmas??
Questions in the topics can be related to holidays like Christmas?

Socialize within groups:
Socialization days: Break out rooms?
Senior students can be added to the breakout room and start the conversations to make it more comfortable.

Debate discussions?
It will bring students out of their shells?

Afternoon classes (when everyone is online): If class ends early instead of letting students leave early they should use this time to...
Asking questions that students will relate to and feel comfortable sharing
Have a specific time during class to dedicate to getting to know each other.
Involve students and get them to open up.
It will make them feel more comfortable in the classroom
- Maybe let the students carry the conversation if they feel comfortable?

Keep in mind most kids won't be comfortable un-muting their mics.

Perhaps create a google form to ask the grade 9's what they would be interested in?
- We will understand exactly what the grade 9 students want to share
- Guiding questions like:
Do you like to watch Netflix?
If so what shows do you watch?

*Maybe host a meeting with Ms. Galvao about this Topic*
Have a small orientation for the grade 9's: Similar to the get ready program
- Seeing them face to face might make them more comfortable to speak
- Have this done after the break so we have more time
- Create groups with students who like similar stuff (encourages more topic conversations)
- Teachers are worried about the time they have with their students
- Communication is important for students especially during this time.
- Maybe start the class a little bit early like 12:50pm so teachers can devote time to the students.

Steps to get this started:
Send a google form FIRST to the grade 9 Teachers. google form made by: Debbie
- Post the google form
Once we get the answers we can personalize the email
Mr. Ramos will send the email on Sunday
(Must need at least 3 student to confirm)
Email will include:
"Is there any way if you (the teachers) could have a small chat with there students before Christmas. Let the students speak for a small amount of time about there plans or anything."

- 3 Questions max.
Have you started to encourage your students?
Do you need resources to help you communicate with your students?
Would you like us to provide you with open ended questions?
- Start off with an icebreaker to get the conversation started.

If teachers do not want to waste time:
- They can let students share their social media, maybe create a post on the google classroom or D2L? It would be Optional for students.
- Teachers will feel uncomfortable doing this, Should be brought up for staff meeting to get other teachers input.
- Huge problem when it comes to legal reasons for teachers
- Perhaps bring it up as a one-to-one conversation, teachers will be more comfortable talking about it.

Monday discussion topic:
Speak about how to get the teachers more involved.

Themes:
Silly hat day
Ugly sweater day

Get together

2020-12-04 21:52:29 UTC

I also like the idea where cohorts can mix together. To expand on that idea, maybe we can host fun activities after schools, talking about ways we can deal with mental health, games etc. Also we can split it by grades where there’s days grade 12s cohorts can come to together and another day grade 11s can come together and so on. I would also like to add that during the time there at school we can separate them by groups and the groups could be in the library, gym, cafeteria, than each group can rotate. And of course following COVID guidelines.

Grade 11's

2020-12-11 19:42:34 UTC

Speak about Post secondary Preparation:
Maybe host an assembly?

Open a google meet for discussion questions:
Speak about grade 12 and any questions regarding that.

Retain more information on scholarships:
- Students may be stressed about how they may or may not afford it.
- Not a lot of students are aware about the availability of scholarships.

Grade 10's

2020-12-11 19:50:37 UTC

Struggles:
- Lack of grade 10 students in clubs
- Advertise the tutoring option more
- Focus on motivating them to be more involved
- Have an assembly to explore the different level of courses. (University course or mixed courses)

Have an Open Meet

2020-12-11 20:02:06 UTC

maybe have an open meet where everyone can come and socialize, Like the liturgy today.

Email the first period grade 9 teachers.

Social Media

2020-12-11 20:07:56 UTC

Instagram : @augustine4mh
How can we use social media to create a positive well being?
- Make the Instagram account engaging
- Keep students interested
- Share non-personal answers
(For example How do you release your stress: Answers will vary) We can get generalized and specific answers that will help other students.

YES 4MH

2020-12-11 20:40:50 UTC

HOODIES!!! :) Post your ideas on the google classroom and comment if you approve of the ones posted :)

Should be drippy ;)

Library

2020-12-11 20:53:34 UTC

On-going idea: Maybe we can keep the library open for an hour after 10:45 for students to come and have time to themselves to study, etc.

COVID Safety Precautions:
- Sanitize the work area

Speak with Ms. Galvao and Mr. Collangelo

Social Media Posts

2020-12-11 20:58:05 UTC

@augustine4mh

- Hotlines.
- Coping Mechanisms

December 14, 2020

2020-12-14 19:43:01 UTC

Teachers responses (wait until tomorrow to email the teachers)

Grade 9 4MH (add new topics and ask for names)

Orientation for Grade 9's (getting to know each other, similar to Get Ready)
- set-up in the gym 6-feet apart
- stand in circle (naming activity)

Grade 11
- information session for university and scholarships
- somewhere around February or March (the 3rd quadmester)
- maybe have a guidance counsellor and a grade 12 to talk about the application process

Grade 10
- aren't as aware of the clubs happening at our school
- club fairs (use social media to promote clubs)
- wait to see how many clubs start up (after the break)

Grade 12
- stress of going into university
- end of the year bonfire (to see each other)
- virtually see each other (movie/game night (something similar to the grade 9's))
- winter walk (Terry Fox Route - after the break (January or February), could have hot chocolate and the money for hot chocolate could raise money for a cause)

Ask students what they wanna see post COVID
- ask all grades
- sometime after the break

January 4th, 2021

2021-01-04 19:56:42 UTC

Grade 9
- wait till the end of quadmester 2 to contact teachers since it is CPT season right now

Social Media
- make a story post every day and an actual post once a week(a theme each week)
- try to promote extra help in school work such as study tips instead of positive messages only
- promote the MySchoolDay app and put positive messages as notifications
- Make a video(mehr) and discuss the app next week
- linktree for different hotlines

Grade 11
- leave scholarships and university info for later

January 15th, 2021

2021-01-15 20:08:53 UTC

Sweaters
- make a poll
- black
- finalize design
- role on the sweaters
- first and last name on the sleeve

Social Media
- start doing 2-3 posts a week
- update schedule

Talk to Student
- free space
- topics?
- figure out what time(study hall time or after school)
- try to be more engaging(eliminate awkwardness)
- collab with student council
- 1-on-1 talks
- wait until the student council has their talk

January 18th, 2021

2021-01-18 20:16:50 UTC

Group Talks:
- Work with student council

Black History Month Talks:
- How will we motivate students to want to join our talks?
- Do we have enough interest in our calls?
- People tend to only do things because they're trendy, and not do online events. How will we get around this
- We have to advertise really well to generate interest (post on social media, repost by students)
- Posters: Lateefah
- Ask teachers to convince their class to join/ tell their classes about it

One On One Talks:
- Open drop in, students not required to join regularly

Grade 9
- Each pair with one grade 9 teacher to check in each week about students mental health
- Encourage teachers to promote events
- Join classes once a week (if possible): arrive early before announcements

Other Business:
- Tik tok coming soon
- Talk to Pitterson about including home art in yearbook and on social media

January 25th, 2021

2021-01-25 19:50:48 UTC

Weekly chat room
- Date? time?'
-Wednesday at academic support timing

February 8 2021

2021-02-08 19:52:54 UTC

Grade 9 Mentoring:
- Emails all sent by today, first meeting would be this Thursday or next week
- First activity: everyone introduces themselves (mentors introduce themself and why we are here), kahoot based on survey interests ie. if top interest was Netlfix have questions based on movies (12 questions)

Weekly Wednesday Chats:
- Mehr and Debbie leading this week
- Questions/discussions about love and relationships for Valentine's day (branch into bigger topics such as toxic relationships to keep it engaging)
- Name: between Chat n' Chill and The Nest/Falcon's Nest
- Poster: Debbie
- Promotion: tell friends, tell grade 9 teachers, Ms. Wittaker send invite to teachers, post on Instagram
- Platform for meetings switched to Google Meet (code will be provided)
- Harsimran and Khushmeet making poster with link and slide for announcements with updated code

My School Day
- Meet with Mehr, Jane and Julia on Friday at 11:45

Important

2021-04-19 18:49:47 UTC

- Promote MySchoolDay App
- Wednesday Chat N' Chill (Debates)
- Social Media <-- What do we want on it?
- Same Homework Help link and Chat N' Chill for all days of the week at lunch

May 1st Updates

2021-05-01 01:13:20 UTC

Canva Slides for Mental Health Monday (with Ms. Rizzo)
Ms. Deolivera for Yoga on Friday + Canva Slides for that
THIS is the Google Meet for events (M W F): https://meet.google.com/ygw-sxba-ojc
Everyone be present for the M W F initiatives
Hoodies are ready (pick up on Monday during lunch or afterschool? add a comment to let us know)

GRADE 10
A morning 1.5 hour initiative with the grade 10 students (in collaboration with other teams... student council? <-- ik a lot of us are in it so it can probably work). A grade 10 planning committee. "activities including both fun (online games and synchronous activity - maybe work with a phys. ed class) and informative (clubs, ex. Zonta, chaplaincy ..) supports for students (Ms. Rizzo, Mr. Brinkert) ... maybe use the point system you've explored - hm, how to have students track individually"

- Khushmeet
p.s. put any ideas you have in the comment of this