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BMS “No Name Calling Week”
Bettendorf Middle School is taking part in the national project - No Name-Calling Week, an annual week of educational activities January 23-27, 2012. The project seeks to focus national attention on the problem of name-calling in schools, and to provide students and educators with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling in their communities. Watch video - http://youtu.be/2_R6eOa-jEM
Events/Activities
Tuesday: Mismatched Shoe Day - "Take a step into someone else's shoes"
Students are encouraged to wear two different shoes to represent the importance of "walking a mile in someone else's shoes."
Wednesday - Crazy Hats/Crazy Hair Styles Day - "Don't be afraid to be who you are. Be unique."
Students are encouraged to be crazy and celebrate their unique qualities and be comfortable with who they are.
Thursday - Bright Color Day - "Be the HIGHLIGHT in someone else's day - do or say something nice"
Students are encouraged to commit random acts of kindness today and every day to help brighten another person's day.
Friday - Black and Gold Day - "Team up together against name calling"
Students are encouraged to wear black and gold to show that we are all part of one team!
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