Middle School Initiative to End Social Isolation
Addressing the issue of social isolation among youth in middle schools through a student-led initiative called "No One Eats Alone." The initiative aims to create a culture of inclusivity and kindness, promoting acceptance and value among peers. Ways to support the initiative include communication strategies, supply distribution, contests, teacher lessons, and school-wide activities. National No One Eats Alone Day on February 12, 2016, will be observed in all Dallas ISD middle schools with the goal of ending social isolation and fostering a sense of belonging for all students.
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Middle School Initiative February 12, 2016 Sherry West Christian Assistant Superintendent Student Services 1
Background Social isolation is a problem affecting too many youth in our middle schools which often leads to bullying. We have been invited by a non-profit, Beyond Differences, to participate in an initiative to attempt to end social isolation by creating a culture where all students feel valued and accepted by their peers. This student-led lunchtime initiative encourages students to perform a single act of kindness of inviting all students to the lunch table so that No One Eats Alone. National No One Eats Alone Day will be February 12, 2016, and will be observed in all Dallas ISD middle schools. We are asking the Board of Trustees to endorse a resolution of support for this initiative. 2
Plan of Action Communicate about the upcoming event through various avenues Provide a backpack of supplies to each middle school to promote the event Conduct art contests through art classes Conduct essay contests through English/Language Arts classes Conduct video contests through media/technology classes Provide teacher lessons for advisory or other designated classes Conduct school-wide activities the week of Feb 8-12, parent meetings, parent activities, etc. Facilitate signing of pledge cards by students 3
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