It's Time for May Kindness Day!!

Hello friends! It's another Kindness Day!! That means it's time to celebrate the good in people! If you know somebody who is awesome at being kind, email me at CKGElena@kidgovernor.org so we can recognize them for their kindness!!

Here are my 10 suggestions for acts of kindness on May 13!
1. Let someone go in front of you at the store!
2. Help someone with their homework!!
3. See if your teachers need help during lunch!!
4. Offer to carry someone's books to class!!
5. Ask "How are you doing?" to someone in the hallway!
6. At school, say "hi" to five students you don't know!
7. Help a family member clean their room!!
8. See if your neighbors need any help with outdoor work!!
9. Offer to help your parents garden!!
10. See if your parents need help with any yard work!

Writing a card for someone is another great way to show some kindness!

I have one shout out this month -- thank you to my grandmas for ALL of their acts of kindness!!

Happy Kindness Day!!

- Elena

Announcing the 2017-18 Connecticut's Kid Governor Kickoff Workshop!

A message from your friends at the Connecticut Public Affairs Network...

Join us for our first ever Kickoff Workshop as we officially launch Connecticut's Kid GovernorSM 2017-18! 

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 

5:00pm-7:15pm

Central Connecticut State University

Social Sciences Hall, Rooms #123 and #126

1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050

REGISTER HERE by Friday, May 12, 2017.

Come join 5th grade teachers and administrators from across the state, State Social Studies Consultant Steve Armstrong, and the staff from Connecticut's Kid Governor (CKG) to learn more about the program!


The Kickoff Workshop will feature two tracks:

• Teachers and Administrators who are NEW to the CKG program: Get an introduction to the program; learn how your class can participate; and learn more about the program Toolkits and lesson plans. You'll also hear from Donna Stuart (CKG Jessica's teacher) about the Kid Governor program, and learn about other tools and resources to enhance your students' CKG experience! 
• Teachers and Administrators who are RETURNING to the CKG program: Participate in a recap and discussion of the 2016-2017 program; hear from teachers who created unique, collaborative, school-wide, and even district-wide CKG experiences this past year; and develop new ideas for expanding and enriching student participation in the 2017-18 program. Bring a local high school social studies teacher along if you'd like to learn about elementary/high school collaborations!

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

• Full overview and scope of CKG from the program's creators! (including tips and tricks for success) 
• Free printed copy of the "Toolkit for Classes Nominating a Candidate and Voting" (lesson plans) 
• Free autographed copy of "E is for Election Day" book by author Gloria Davis for the first 25 registrants 
• Insight into the Red, White & Blue Schools initiative (brought to you by the State Dept. of Education and Secretary of the State's Office 
• Pizza and refreshments provided 

If you are interested in participating in Connecticut's Kid Governor 2017-18, taking your class' participation to the next level, or simply learning more about the program, this workshop is for you!

REGISTER HERE!

Questions? Email Brian.Cofrancesco@kidgovernor.org or visit CT.KidGovernor.org. 

Connecticut’s Kid Governor is a national award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Public Affairs Network and made possible in part through support from the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies and Connecticut State Department of Education.