This month’s “C” from the 7 C's of Resilience was Contribution. When
you make a contribution, it means you're giving something away — whether
it's your money, your possessions, or your time.
A contribution can take many forms. Some contributions
are measurable, like a $10 donation to the Salvation Army. Others are less
tangible. When a student raises her/his hand in class to ask a question, s/he's
making a contribution, because the answer to her/his question enriches
the other students' learning experience.
During the month of November, IHMS students have made
amazing contributions to their school, homes, and community:
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IHMS students rocked the food drive collecting over 7,488 food items
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They have worked hard in their position on a
team sport
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They have shared thoughts during pair/share
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They’ve given input or completed their part
during a class project
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They have helped a family member with chores
·
And they were a good friend
The 8th grade ELA Honors students through the project
“Find Your Voice” made a difference in their community through some of the
following:
·
Raising money for animal shelters, disaster
relief, orphanages/foster care by doing bake sale or car washes
·
Picking up trash in parks
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Collected items for refugees and women’s
shelters
·
Visited assisted residents in living centers
See email for links to
student “Find Your Voice” videos (due to student confidentiality / parent permissions).
Classroom Discussion:
1.
What
have you learned about yourselves from volunteering?
2.
How
can your voice make a difference in your community?
3.
What
are some things that you can do to volunteer in your community?
Examples- they
can push themselves harder, confidence, feels good to give, more willing to ask
for help, their actions are important, gratitude….
