wellness topics & Initiatives archive

REMOTE LEARNING - DIGITAL EYE STRAIN
​Spending long periods looking at computer, phone, or tablet screens can strain the eyes. Using the 20-20-20 rule can help to prevent this problem.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
The holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

MLK Day of Service is a way to honor his life and teachings by engaging in community action that continues to solve social problems. Service breaks down barriers by bringing people from different experiences together – volunteering can unite Americans of all ages and backgrounds while building stronger communities.

Local volunteer opportunities:
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
​Observed every year on December 10th by the international community. It is also the day in which the UN Human Rights Prize is awarded, as well as the Nobel Peace Prize.

It was on December 10th, 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in response to the “barbarous acts which […] outraged the conscience of mankind” during the Second World War. Its adoption recognized human rights to be the foundation for freedom, justice, and peace.  

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a document that acts like a global road map for freedom and equality – protecting the rights of every individual, everywhere. It was the first time countries agreed on the freedoms and rights that deserve universal protection in order for every individual to live their lives freely, equally, and in dignity.
WORLD KINDNESS DAY
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Being kind can have an impact on your psychological and physical health and wellness.
NO ONE EATS ALONE
A student-led initiative took place during 6th and 7th grade lunch on Feb. 11th, 2020.​
NUTRITION
​By adding more raw living foods to your diet you will be able to easily digest food, get healthier not sicker and feel better.​
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
​Students, teachers and administrators wore blue on Monday, October 7, 2019 for the World Day of Bullying Prevention.

Common Points of View about Bullying
Our society has many well-known expressions that characterize, describe, and portray bullying; some are accurate and true, while others are outdated and don’t reflect the realities of bullying. Here are a few of those often-repeated phrases, followed by a response to each statement and insight into the real story.  Share and discuss them with your children.

TEEN TALK ON CYBERBULLYING
A five-minute unscripted video that provides authentic insight and peer-to-peer perspective on issues related to cyberbullying.

Read why kids may not tell adults about bullying.

initiatives

  • Annual Wellness Day for our students 
  • Annual Teacher Wellness Lunch for our teachers
  • Monthly Wellness Topics and Initiatives
  • Buddy Program pairing 6th and 8th graders
HEALTHY NON-FOOD REWARDS
The SWC encourages healthy eating and non-food rewards in the classroom.
FITNESS BREAKS AT SCHOOL
The SWC has encouraged teachers to incorporate movements breaks in the classroom.