2018-2019
School Calendar
Sandy Hook Promise MAKE THE PROMISE
#StartWithHello #HowISayHello
Start With Hello!
PLAN AHEAD: America’s Safe Schools Week is October (October 21-27)
Act i vi t y Id e as PLAN AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES For Start with Hello Week (September 24-28)! Get your free planning guides, power point and more! CREATE POSTERS OR CHALK ART of peace quotes and display around campus for International Day of Peace on September 21. TOILET TALK Create a list of mental health resources in your community and hang it on the back of the doors of the bathroom stalls. GREEN OUT Everyone wear green on the Monday of each week of the month and remember to Start With Hello! BREAK THE CHAIN Start at the beginning of the month and have the chains grow to the end of the month. At the end of the month, break the insecurity chain, hang the kindness chain in a common area to remind students that others care. REACH OUT WITH START WITH HELLO Visit other schools, youth organizations, or local library and present Start With Hello presentation. Be sure to use an icebreaker from Start With Hello!
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less): What is your SAVE Promise Club doing for Start With Hello week? #StartWithHello
CONDUCT A CIRCLE OF UNITY ACTIVITY Everyone gets into circle and slowly goes closer to one another to meet new people while SAVE Promise Club Members talk about the importance of Start with Hello. September is...
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September 2018
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — DESMOND TUTU Do your
Claire Heinly
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
#TeamSave #DoSomethingNice
Team SAVE!
October is...
Bullying Prevention Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Act i vi t y Id e as SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS Create a poster with school safety tip sheet from your SAVE Promise Club. SHARE THE EVAN VIDEO from SHP’s YouTube channel. Place fact cards about warning signs from the video around the school. ADOPT A SAVE MEMBER Ask older students to “adopt” younger students in their school – have them serve as their “buddy” throughout the school year. UNITY TREE Create a Unity Tree to represent your SAVE team! DO SOMETHING NICE DAY On October 5, challenge all students to perform a random act of kindness. Post on social media. #DoSomethingNice TAILGATE PARTY Host one before a football game and share info on your SAVE Promise Club – post pictures. #TeamSAVE TRUNK OR TREAT Host in the school/community parking lot. Safe activity for kids and great opportunity to Start with Hello! Hand out your tip sheet with candy! AMERICA’S SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK (OCTOBER 21-27) Challenge students to get to know someone new at your school.
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
Host a selfie station in the cafeteria. #SafeSchoolsWeek Mix it Up At lunch on October 23rd, have students all sit in new places next to people they don’t know.
How does your SAVE Club work as a team and how can you work better?” #TeamSAVE
October 2018
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Wear Orange 4 Unity Day on October 24th, wear your orange!
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‘‘
You don’t
have to see the whole staircase just take the first step.” — MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Daniel Lopez
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
#ACTtoSAVEalife
SOS! Act Now!
November is...
Runaway Prevention Month
Act i vi t y Id e as SOS PROGRAM Ask your school to bring in Sandy Hook Promise’s Signs of Suicide Program. EDUCATE YOUTH TO ACT When they see signs of someone intending to harm themselves: (Acknowledge the problem, Care— let the person know you care, Tell a trusted adult). THANKS AND GIVING Encourage everyone to share messages of gratitude to one another. WORLD HELLO DAY On November 21st, say hello in as many languages as possible during announcements, before school, or challenge to teachers in each class. TRUSTED ADULT HALL OF FAME Make a wall in school with teacher pictures, names, bios, and room numbers so students know who can help them. CREATE A RESOURCE SHEET with local and national resources (800-273-8255 AKA 800-273-TALK). WHO WOULD YOU HELP” BANNER Make a poster that says “if _____ was in need of help, I would say something” and have sticky notes to fill in who they would help and put it on the poster. WORLD KINDNESS DAY cards/activities: Write compliments or kind words on sticky notes and post in bathrooms or halls.
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Collect cans for local food shelters to give back.
How does your community care for one another? #ACTtoSAVEalife
November 2018
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Working hard is important
but there is something that matters even more:
Believing in yourself.” — HARRY POTTER
Izabela Willis
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
#14SAVEActions
14 Days of Action!
SHARE WITH SHP! Email your clubs greatest moments at
[email protected]
Act i vi t y Id e as DAY 1: Start with Hello around your school (one new person). DAY 2: Donate to your local community (two gifts). DAY 3: Pledge to the 3 Say Something responsibilities. DAY 4: Sit with 4 new people at lunch. DAY 5: T ake 5 selfies with new friends and hashtag them add#14SAVEActions. DAY 6: Say hello to 6 new people throughout the school day. DAY 7: Wear green festive pajamas for 7 hours. DAY 8: Acknowledge 8 trusted adults. DAY 9: Check in on 9 friends/teachers. DAY 10: Give 10 compliments to new people. DAY 11: Give 11 reasons why you’re grateful. DAY 12: G ive 12 items (gifts, food, decorations, etc.) to adopt a family for the holiday season. DAY 13: W rite 13 notes of kindness and place them in lockers, desks, backpacks.
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
DAY 14: N ational Sandy Hook Remembrance (14 minutes of silence, walkout optional).
Why do you think it’s vital to give back to your community during the holidays? #14SAVEActions
December 2018
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Have a safe and blessed holiday season!
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master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” I am the
— WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY
Vyrlle Dixon
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
Kindness With a Twist
#IAmMe PLAN AHEAD: Say Something Week is February 25-March 1! Register now to receive your free planning guide, power point, and more!
Act i vi t y Id e as NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Create a SAVE Promise Club resolution to Say Something or Start with Hello in the New Year. Share at #ResolutionToSAVE. WHY I “START WITH HELLO” Review this with SAVE Members (SWH Educator Guide). WALL OF KINDNESS Create a wall of positive messages for students. Ask students to add to the wall. MENTAL WELLNESS CARDS Create with tips and resources and pass out each week. HOST A SMILE DAY Students caught encouraging others to smile will get smiley stickers! COMPLIMENT BOX Students write compliments and place in the box. On Friday, randomly distribute them throughout the school. Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
REACH OUT Visit an elementary school and talk to students about trusted adults and how to identify them.
How have you shown kindness this month? #IamMe
I AM ME POSTERS Create posters with “I am me” at the top, and have them write words on the poster that describe themselves. Ask others to add to the posters. Share with #IamMe.
January is...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Mentoring Month
I HAVE A DREAM In honor of Martin Luther King, ask students to create “I Have a Dream” statements and share their dreams. NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY On January 24th, challenge students to give compliments to at least 5 people they don’t know.
National Stalking Awareness Month
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www.sandyhookpromise.org
‘‘ ‘‘
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” — JOHN F. KENNEDY
so can I, if I can, so can you.” — BRAELYN ORIGINAL
If he can,
Braelyn Willis
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Devin Philips
#SaySomething
Say Something!
PLAN AHEAD: Register for the SAVE Promise Club National Youth Summit (April 13, 2019)
Act i vi t y Id e as PLAN AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES for Say Something Week (February 25-March 1). Register now to receive your free planning guide, power point, and more! INVITE SPEAKERS Law enforcement, first responders, and health care professionals to share first-hand about the importance of Say Something for students. WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ask students to use the letters of their name to write words describing themselves. Mix it up by doing this with a partner. SAY SOMETHING SELFIE Ask students to meet someone new, have a conversation and take a selfie. Post on social media, #SaySomething. SAY SOMETHING Storyboard create and share on social media TRUSTED ADULT APPRECIATION Host morning refreshments for the trusted adults of your school. Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST Encourage students to post Say Something messages and tag your school and #SaySomething.
Why will you Say Something? #SaySomething
POSTER MAKING ACTIVITY Create Say Something or Know the Signs posters – make it a contest and display them throughout the school. VALENTINE’S DAY Sell “Candy Grams” as a fundraiser and include a healthy relationship statistic.
February is...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Prevention Month
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Early Bird SAVE Summit Registration Deadline
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life will be
insignificant, but it’s very important that you do it because nobody else will.” — GANDHI Kristina Alzugaray
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
Spring Into Action!
#SAVEInAction #FoodForFriends PLAN AHEAD: National Youth Violence Prevention Week is April 8-12, 2019! nationalsave.org/NYVPW
Act i vi t y Id e as KNOW ABOUT ABUSE Invite representative from your local domestic violence shelter to visit and discuss healthy relationships. Ask her to cover all types of abuse, not just physical. CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE WEEK Honor students who have exhibited the positive trait. “I CAN BE ME” POSTERS Visit elementary students and discuss the importance of positive character traits and help them create posters with character traits they want to have. THE TRUTH ABOUT HATE Host a round table discussion that is a safe place where students can share their experience of going through discrimination. TURN YOUR SCHOOL GREEN DAY On March 15th, have people wear green, decorate the town and school and get more people aware of Sandy Hook Promise. FOOD4FRIENDS FOOD DRIVE Food drive for unfortunate in spring because they don’t receive much during that time versus during the holiday. Post pictures with #Food4Friends. VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE On March 14, help people who are able to register to vote. Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
SAFETY BULLETIN BOARD Decorate with healthy relationship tips and prom safety tips.
What is your SPC doing to prepare for the upcoming months? #SAVEinAction
PEACE GARDEN Create one on school grounds or in the community.
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not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” It does
— CONFUCIUS
Angel Hart
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
Utilize Your Super Power
#SAVEsuperheroes #WhatsYourPower April is...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Act i vi t y Id e as PLAN AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES for National Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 8-12). Visit nationalsave.org/NYVPW for your planning guide. Daily themes include: Monday: Know the Signs Tuesday: Promote Respect & Tolerance Wednesday: Be An Upstander Thursday: Resolve Conflicts Peacefully Friday: Unite in Action ATTEND THE SAVE PROMISE CLUB National Youth Summit on April 13, 2019. USE YOUR POWERS Say Hello to someone new. SUPER HERO WALL Create one and ask students to post their favorite superhero quotes. LOCAL SUPER HEROES Have SAVE members dress in super hero attire and visit the police, fire, rescue and hospitals to thank them for being your super heroes. Post pictures with #SAVESuperheroes.
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
TEDDY BEAR DRIVE Collect and deliver to first responders to give to children at accidents or other emergencies.
How do you use your powers to spread the SAVE message? #SAVEPower
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POSTER CONTEST Ask students to symbolize “What’s Your Power.” Share with #WhatsYourPower.
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SAVE 30th Anniversary
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Life is like a roller coaster, live it, be happy, enjoy life.” — AVRIL LAVIGNE
Do what they think you can’t do.”
Shomari Winns
— DUKE FERGERSON YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Jesus Porras
Promise 2 Carry It Forward
#Promise2SAVE May is...
Mental Health Month Teen Driving Safety Month
Act i vi t y Id e as PROMISE 2 REACH OUT Conduct Start With Hello activities with special needs students at your school or younger schools. PROMISE 2 SELFIE CHALLENGE Have students take selfies holding a sheet of paper saying what they “Promise 2.” Post the photos on social media using the hashtag #Promise2. PROMISE 2 START WITH HELLO CHALLENGE Ask students say “hello” to 20 people they do not know in honor of the 20 children lost at Sandy Hook Elementary. PROMISE 2 BE KIND CHALLENGE Perform 6 acts of random kindness or pass out 6 kindness notes in honor of the 6 adults lost at Sandy Hook Elementary. PROMISE 2 BE OF SERVICE CHALLENGE Conduct a service project with your club that benefits at least 20 people. PROMISE 2 SAY SOMETHING CHALLENGE Have your SAVE Promise Club visit a neighboring school, after-school program or local library hour and share information about Say Something or Start With Hello. PROMISE 2 HAVE A SAFE SUMMER CHALLENGE Create banners and have students write what they Promise 2 do for a safe summer, then send us a picture of their club holding their banner.
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less):
PROMISE 2 ACCEPT CHALLENGE Students can wear a costume, pajamas or other items that are unique to them. Encourage your school community to celebrate each other’s uniqueness without judgment or fear.
What do you Promise 2 do to create a more caring and peaceful world? #Promise2SAVE
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no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking.” There are
— BRIAN TRACY
Trinity Cox
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
#SummerSafety
Summer Safety
SHARE WITH SHP! Email your clubs greatest moments at
[email protected]
Act i vi t y Id e as SAFETY EDUCATION Learn more about key safety tips for summer through a class or research (bike safety, Community safety, Internet safety, water safety) and share tips with others. SUMMER SAFETY TIP SHEET Create a Safety Tip Sheet and share with students before summer break. Share with community centers and others in your local community. SAFETY BOOTH Set up a booth to talk safety tips at local carnivals or community events. WATER SAFETY CLASSES Partner with the Red Cross to bring water safety and CPR classes to those in your school or community. SHORT PLAYS OR SKITS Highlight key safety situations that can happen over the summer months and what to do about them. Put them on video and share on social #Summersafety. SAFE SOCIAL MEDIA USE Share with other students tips for how to use social media safely and prevent cyberbullying and unwanted social followers. INTERNET FREE WEEKEND Create a challenge within your community for families to go Internet Free for a weekend, or one day a week for the summer.
Social Media Challenge of the Month (create a video, 30 seconds or less): What will you do to keep you and your community safe this summer? #SummerSafety
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National Safety Mo nt h G un Vio lence Awareness Mo nt h
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We’re not programmed; you have to
learn to make your own decisions.” — CAPTAIN REX
Alea Boyd
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
www.sandyhookpromise.org
D ev i n • Tr i n i t y • J e s u s •
YOUTH ADVI SORY BOARD MEMBER S
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• Daniel • Vyrlle • Claire
Braelyn • Angel • Alea • Kristina • Shomari • Izabela
