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HPHS 3rd Annual SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD day
Who? STUDENTS, STAFF, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
What? Spread the Word to End the Word day 2014
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When: May 2, 2014 THE ENTIRE DAY!!!!!!
Why? “Spread the Word to End the Word” is a United States national campaign sponsored by the Special Olympics to promote the awareness of ending the use of the “R” word in everyday speech. The goal is to get people to stop and think about how the use of the word can be hurtful to others. Highland Park is a wonderful community that strives to look out for one another and this is a great opportunity to show our neighbors, family members, and friends that we support them and stand up for ending the use of the word . For more information regarding the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign please visit www.r-word.org.
*****NEW THIS YEAR*****
7th Period Assembly in the Auditorium
Ø Special Gifts Theater will be doing a mini-performance of their amazing work
http://specialgiftstheatre.org/
Ø Students will be doing a panel/presentation about “Spread the Word to End the Word”
Parade through Downtown HP
Ø We will be leaving straight from the rally at 3:20 and having a parade through HP to spread our message. (Our route is different this year: We will be walking down St. Johns to Central, heading through downtown HP to 2nd Street, taking 2nd street to Green Bay Road, and heading back to school on Vine.)
Party in the Cafeteria (begins right after the parade and ends at 5:30 pm)
Ø We will be finishing our parade in the HPHS cafeteria for a celebration!
Ø The celebration will include:
· Live music, provided by DJ Club
· FROST Gelato
· Photo Booth
· Carnival Games
· Balloon Animals and Face Painting
· Raffle
How can you get involved in the day?
During School:
Wear your SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD t-shirt every Tuesday to promote the event
Wear your SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD t-shirt on the day of the event
Wear your “I Pledged” sticker that the Peer Mentors will be handing out at the beginning of the day (at the front entrance and the H entrance)
Articles or Videos for discussion during English classes (will be available to teachers by Friday, April 25th)
Ø This is optional, but it could be a great 5-10 minute activity to support the day’s mission.
Daily Announcements will be exclusively dedicated to “Spread the Word”
Ø Please make sure to watch the announcements on May 2nd.
Volunteer Fair in the cafeteria hallway during periods 4,5,6, and 7
Ø Keshet, NSSRA, Special Gifts Theater, Special Olympics, and Equestrian Connection will be here to talk about volunteer opportunities for students and adults.
Take the R-Word Pledge in the cafeteria (Banner Signing)
Ø Make your own pledge to stop using the R-word and promote the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.
7th Period Assembly in the Auditorium
Ø Special Gifts Theater will be doing a mini-performance of their amazing work
http://specialgiftstheatre.org/
Ø Students will be doing a panel/presentation about “Spread the Word to End the Word”
After School:
“Rally for Respect”
Ø Meet in front of the school at 3:05 p.m. on Friday, May 2nd to rally for respect! (We have ordered about 250 balloons and have lots and lots of posters. J)
Parade through Downtown HP
Ø We will be leaving straight from the rally at 3:20 and having a parade through HP to spread our message. (Our route is different this year: We will be walking down St. Johns to Central, heading through downtown HP to 2nd Street, taking 2nd street to Green Bay Road, and heading back to school on Vine.)
Party in the Cafeteria
Ø We will be finishing our parade in the HPHS cafeteria for a celebration!
Ø The celebration will include:
· Live music, provided by DJ Club
· FROST Gelato
· Photo Booth
· Games
· Balloon Animals and Face Painting
If you have any questions, please contact LaTonya Harris or Melissa Zientara. J
Sincerely,
The “Spread the Word to End the Word” Committee
Mrs. LaTonya Harris
Mrs. Melissa Zientara
Sara Lessem
Victoria Fishman
Danielle Seedman
Sarah Elbaum
Emma Fleisher
Max Goldstein
Ali Insoft
Nomin Jigd
Robin Kass
Elyssa Kaufman
Aya Kroncke
Sloan Paschen
Sheli Ruffer
Sydney Schwab
Olivia Sickles
Rachel Silverman
Becca Sultan
Casey Werman