Young Elementary Parent Newsletter
February 12, 2024
Dear Young Parents,
It's Random Acts of Kindness week and we are celebrating all week long here at Young. We invite you to join the fun.
Random Acts of Kindness Week is an annual event dedicated to spreading kindness and compassion. It typically takes place in February, with the goal of encouraging people to perform acts of kindness for others. Here are some ideas for celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week:
Compliment Day: Dedicate a day to giving compliments to everyone you encounter. Whether it's a friend, family member, coworker, or stranger, genuine compliments can brighten someone's day.
Pay It Forward: Participate in the pay-it-forward movement by paying for someone's coffee, meal, or groceries. This simple act of kindness can create a ripple effect of generosity.
Volunteer: Spend some time volunteering for a local charity or organization. Whether it's serving meals at a soup kitchen, helping at an animal shelter, or participating in a beach clean-up, giving back to the community is a powerful way to spread kindness.
Write Thank-You Notes: Take the time to write thank-you notes to people who have made a positive impact on your life. It could be a teacher, mentor, friend, or family member. Expressing gratitude can strengthen relationships and spread positivity.
Random Acts of Kindness Jar: Create a jar filled with random acts of kindness ideas. Each day during Random Acts of Kindness Week, pick a random act from the jar and make it happen.
Kindness Challenge: Challenge yourself to perform a certain number of acts of kindness throughout the week. Keep track of your progress and see how many lives you can touch with your kindness.
Smile and Say Hello: Make an effort to smile and say hello to strangers as you go about your day. A friendly greeting can brighten someone's mood and make them feel seen and valued.
Donate Unused Items: Clean out your closets and donate gently used clothing, toys, or household items to those in need. Your unwanted items can make a big difference in someone else's life.
Send Encouraging Messages: Reach out to friends or family members with encouraging messages or words of support. Let them know that you're thinking of them and that you're there for them during difficult times.
Self-Care Acts of Kindness: Don't forget to show kindness to yourself during Random Acts of Kindness Week. Practice self-care activities like meditation, exercise, or treating yourself to something you enjoy.
Remember, kindness doesn't have to be limited to just one week a year. Incorporating acts of kindness into your daily life can have a lasting impact on both you and those around you.
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week!
Happy Valentines Day!
Love,
Lana Coffman, Principal
(940)393-7400
Mark Your Calendars:
2/12/24 - 2/15/24 Random Acts of Kindness Week
2/13/24 2nd grade to Bass Hall
2/14/24 Valentines Parties
2/15/24 End of 4th Six weeks
2/15/24 Jump Rope for Heart
2/15/24 SRO Appreciation Day - Officer Trejo Day
2/16/24 Student Holiday
2/19/24 Student and Staff Holiday
2/20/24 - 2/23/24 Book Fair
2/20/24 Book Fair Shop & Learn Family Night
2/20/24 5th Six Weeks Begins
2/22/24 UIL Day 1
2/22/24 Bus Driver Appreciation Day
2/22/24 Report Cards come home
2/23/24 UIL Day 2
2/26/24 DISD School Board Meeting
2/27/24 3rd, 4th and 5th Math Interim
2/28/24 3rd, 4th anf 5th Reading Interim
2/29/24 5th Science Interim
3/1/24 4th Six Weeks Awards, 8am
The Sunshine at Young.....
There are many BRIGHT and amazing things happening daily at Young Elementary and we want to make sure we share them with you and our community. We introduce to you "The Sunshine at Young," a weekly photo dump of the BRIGHT, amazing things that our students and staff are excelling in!
Click below to see "The Sunshine at Young...." for the week of February 5th-9th.
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Keep Decatur Beautiful Challenge
We are competing with the other DISD campuses in the "Keep Decatur Beautiful Challenge." We will compete to see which campus can collect the most plastic film products by weight. The campus that collects the most plastic film at the end of the school year will be rewarded with a Green Campus Trex bench.
The challenge starts now until May 10th, 2024.
The collection container is located outside of the library! Bring your plastic film recycle pile to Young! Help us win!!