This month our focus is on taking action. Let’s wrap up the year on a positive note and take a few minutes to think about just how powerful that mission is. Talk about the power of words with your child. Here are some ways to get started:
- Share these words from President John F. Kennedy, whose sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founded Special Olympics: “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver held a summer day camp in her backyard for people with special needs, and that led to the start of Special Olympics. Why was this a good idea?
- Before athletes participate in Special Olympics, they say this oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt.” What does that mean? Why might athletes and others need to be brave?
(resource: Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Playbook)
Gratitude /ˈɡradəˌto͞od/ (noun): the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return to kindness.
It's always a good time to show appreciation and kindness!
- Does your child have a teacher, see a reading/math tutor, go to DEEP, enjoy recess, eat lunch, ride the bus, loose teeth, call home, or receive help from an adult at school?
- Has an employee at the school done something to help make your child's school experience a little better?
Fill out this form to share appreciation and gratitude for a staff member at Parkside https://forms.office.com/r/n9CuxBcfx1
