First, I want to say thank you for all of the thoughtful, insightful comments left on last week's post. There is so much wisdom in your words and you INSPIRE me and all of the teachers who come to the Sisterhood, so THANKS!
Today, we discussed a theme that kept emerging in last week's comments. Many girls shared their desire for everyone to get to know each other and just get along and be friends. Can we do this? Is this an achievable goal? And how can we make this happen? Many Sisters would like Pine Lake to be a place where everyone is kind to each other. Maybe this goes against what most people believe about middle school, but I say, why not try? Why not try to make this a place where everyone is accepted for WHO they are...and not judged or stereotyped?
It starts small, one kind deed at a time. But I believe the Sisterhood can create a change that ripples out to all Pine Lakers. Here's how: commit yourself to doing one kind thing for a Pine Lake stranger (a student or teacher here who you don't know) over the next week. At our next Sisterhood lunch, you will each share what you did, which I think will be totally inspirational and motivating. We know it is perhaps stepping out of your comfort zone to do this, but the intrinsic reward of spreading kindness to others is so worth it. Here are some of the ideas we brainstormed today:
* If you see someone who needs help, stop and help.
* Look for someone who is alone and strike up a conversation--just make sure you sound sincere, so they don't feel invaded! Try starting the conversation by asking a question.
* Offer to hold someone's books while they get into their locker
* Hold the door for someone.
* Buy someone a Friday popcorn, anonymously.
* Give a compliment--it doesn't just have to be about appearance (although that's always nice!), but perhaps about something someone did well.
*Stick up for someone.
*Smile.
Other ideas??? Please comment. It starts here. It starts now. We can improve the whole climate of the school.
Bring it, Sister!
12 comments:
Well, thinking about others all the time is the best way to do a random act of kindness.
I think a way we could help the school be a kinder place is we could do kind things to others!That would rock!
All of the ideas are great! Now if only we could get people to actually do it! I think there should be a better way to get the message out rather than a website or the bulliten! Another way would be perfect for more people to really understand!
Does anyone out there have any ideas about getting the word out? Please share. At this point, we're starting small, I know, but I truly believe we can make a positive impact. My suggestion? Every girl who comes to Sisterhood should bring a friend next week--someone who has never come before. Word of mouth and the seal of approval from friends is HUGE.
Also, if your being nice to someone, offer friendship, not pity. Having people pity you can be irratating(sp?), but friendship is cool.
Yes, friends become better friends when they come to the sisterhood. They start to think why is the school like that? Or, Why do I wear that if I don't think it's cool? It really changed my friends way treating eachother.
one idea to do a random act of kindness is to say a complement!@ pine lake some kids are boring and don't talk much or don't do things for others. i have a girl with a locker above me she always lets me in first. she is so nice shes in my science class and math class. she deserves a pride award!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
all these coments sound good!!!!!!!!!!!
I think when people get to a different place with different vibes and feelings, they change how they treat people. Like in middle school. It is different than elementary school, so then you might treat people differently because you don't know everybody like in your smaller school. But I think it is important to be nice and generous to people no matter were you are. Because people will ALWAYS have feelings.
I agree with anon 9.
But I certaintly didn't know everybody in my elementry shool!
Hi, annoynonus 9 again. Yes, but I knew almost all my grade. And almost everybody knew me. Also most of the teachers knew me too.
Hey Girls! I am from TX and learned about the sisterhood through Ms. Elliot! I think it is a great group to start especially during the tough years of middle school. I think that the topic y'all discussed last Thursday is wonderful! Being kind to others should not be a chore it should be a lifestyle. It will not only be beneficial to letting others know you're a true and good person it also will build AWESOME communication skills that will help you in later years. Build up the courage and let your inner-self shine!
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