1. Monthly Buddy Activity Email:

2. September

3. I have created a silent interview (google form) for buddies to copy and share with each other.

   I would suggest a quick 10 minute drop into their room.

October

Buddy Email-

Buy your buddy their favorite snack.

February

Buddy Email

Spread the love: Sweet gifts inclusive of candy ie. Hersheys kisses, home made valentine gift, sweet act of kindness ie. surprise lunch, appreciation poem. (Still kicking ideas around).

1. Holiday Gift Exchange

2. I don't remember which month I chose, but I would prefer November or December.

3. Thinking of an "Expressions of Gratitude" (November--Pre-Thanksgiving) or "Acts of Kindness" initiative (December--Pre-Holiday Break) -this could be an inclusive initiative for those who may want to do something nice, but don't want to commit to the Holiday Gift Exchange.

1. Buddy Email / Wellness Initiative

   
   

2. January / TBD

3. Either Walk-and-Talk (Take a walk together during a break or lunch and chat about non-work-related topics to get some fresh air and connect on a personal level) orrr Skill Share (Teach each other something new, like a simple skill or hobby)

1. Monthly Buddy Activity

2. November

3. My theme brainstorm will be notes of gratitude, or an act of service together, or maybe just taking time to meet up, check in, share a coffee break. Still narrowing ideas!

• Monthly Buddy Challenge

  • August: Participate with your buddy in Spirit Week

  • September: Participate in SEL Spirit Week with your buddy

  • October: Red Ribbon Week or No Place for Hate Week

  • November: Week of Gratitude

  • December: Winter Wonderland Week

  • January:  

  • February: Random Acts of Kindness

  • March:

  • April:

  • May:

April

Buddy Email

Encouragement for the Final Stretch!

-With the end of the school year approaching, most of us are on "E" and looking forward to getting Milestones out of the way and enjoying summer. Put an encouraging note with a sweet treat to help your buddy stay focused and encouraged as we close out the year!

1. My initiative is Monthly Wellness

2. November is my month

3. My theme will be gratitude and appreciation based. My goal is to encourage everyone to practice mindfulness by focusing on things we can be grateful for and little things that we appreciate about each day. Additionally, sharing with others how grateful and appreciative we are of them. Some ideas below:

   1. Write at least one thing you are grateful for each day

   2. Send someone a text, email, or note expressing appreciation for them

   3. Spend one day only speaking on positives

   4. Think of one thing that made your day/week better

I also said that I would help Sloan with the holidays.