Everyone benefits when kindness is shared
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The Kindness Team is a group of volunteers who write cards on behalf of the Bremerton School District. If you'd like to be a part of the Kindness Team, please contact Joyce Cowdery at 360-620-7291 or joyce.cowdery@BremertonSchools.org
Instructions for Kindness Team members
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- Writers may provide their own cards if they wish.
- Cards are available upon request.
- Writers may write their own inspiring words
- For those who prefer a script - sample scripts are available (see below)
- Please print your notes - no cursive. We want all to be able to read their notes.
- It is not necessary to sign cards. If you wish to sign, include your first name and the school you volunteer at.
- Please Do NOT seal the envelopes. All notes must be reviewed.
Please deliver completed cards anytime Monday - Friday between 8 am and 4 pm
Bremerton School District Administration Building
134 Marion Ave North
Bremerton, WA 98312If you have any questions or need to make alternate arrangements to drop off kindness cards, please contact:
Joyce Cowdery at joyce.cowdery@BremertonSchools.org
Kindness Card samples
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Inspirational Quotes
- “All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney
- “It always seems impossible until it is done.” ~ Nelson Mandela
- “Do what is RIGHT, not what is EASY” ~ Anonymous
- “Nothing is particularly hard if you break it down into small jobs.” ~ Henry Ford
- “ Be a rainbow in someone else's' cloud.” ~ Maya Angelou
- “Why fit in when you were born to stand out.” ~ Dr. Seuss
- “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~ A.A. Milne aka Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh
- Use your own favorite quote!
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Kid Jokes ~ Dad Jokes
- What do you call a dinosaur that crashes a car? - A Tyrannosaurus Wrecks!
- What did the science book say to the math Book? -"You've got problems?"
- What does the ocean say to it's friends? - Nothing, it just waves!
- Why are frogs so happy? - Because They eat whatever bugs them!
- Why does a hummingbird hum? - It doesn’t know the words.
- Why can’t a leopard hide? - Because it is always spotted.
- What kind of key opens a banana? - A mon-key!
- What do you give a dog with a fever? - Mustard, it’s the best thing for a hot dog!
- What goes up and down but doesn’t move? - The temperature!
- Share your Favorite Dad Joke - You know you want to!
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Sample notes for any student
The script is a good guideline. It is not necessary to copy verbatim.
Hello,
I am writing this to let you know that school and life can be difficult and when it is we need to not give up. Mistakes are proof you are trying. So keep trying. School may be hard right now but we got this. Stay safe and well.
#WeAreBremerton
Kindly,
It is NOT necessary to sign the cards.
If you want to sign the card then include your first name & the school you volunteer at (optional)
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Sample notes for secondary students
Hello Friend ~
I hope you are working hard, staying strong, and doing your best. Life can be so tough but, I know you can do it because you are amazing, wonderful, loved, and supported. Keep your head up.
Hello Friend~
I've been thinking about students a lot. I wanted to let you know that overcoming obstacles in life is hard work, but it will make you a stronger person who can achieve so much more later. Keep your head up, it's what you do next that counts!
Make the best of school and remember....you have a whole team to support you!
Hello ~
Hoping to put a smile on your face today. You are amazing, able to learn, and do so much. Just keep trying, working hard, and enjoying life. It's not always easy, I know, but I know that we can do it together.
All my best ~
Hello Friend ~
I want to share a quote with you. "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is true strength." Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Times right now are strange and hard...very hard! However, we can get through this. Be strong. Keep going and work hard. We are all in this together!
Hello~
Patience and perseverance overcome mountains. Let's keep breathing, keep trying and keep working hard. The good news is we aren't alone, and we can achieve anything.
Sending smiles and strength.
Hello~
Dropping in to put a smile on your face! Why? Because smiling feels good and we should all smile 20 times every day, even when life is hard! Remember, you are amazing, you have great potential and you can do anything you work hard for.
Be positive, stay strong, and smile! We are in this together!
Hello Friend~
I hope this note finds you well and brings cheer to your day! I want to let you know that you are amazing and life is full of potential. Let's keep fighting our way through this tough time. We will come out stronger in the end. Make the best of your day and Smile! It's contagious!
All my best~
I hope you are enjoying school. I also hope you are finding ways to smile and have some fun. I know sometimes things are hard, but we must keep fighting. In the end, we will be stronger and we will have a new outlook on life. Keep on trying and never give up. We are in this together.
All my best~
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Sample Notes to Teachers
- One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.
- Teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.
- Teaching during a pandemic is no small feat. It's hard enough to teach under normal circumstances. Your job is very hard and challenging but, at times, very rewarding. So remember to give yourself a break, take deep breaths and treat yourself.
- When someone asks why anyone would ever become a teacher, remind them why it's worth it. Every job has its ups and downs. But not every job can change a life.
- Teachers contribute more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
- Only one person in a million becomes enlightened without a teacher's help.
- A teacher's job is to take live wires and see that they are well grounded.
- Teachers know how to bring out the best in students.
- Whenever we find something extraordinary, we find the fingerprints of a great teacher.
- Teachers should be put on a pedestal. You are all society's heroes.
- The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes, and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.
- Those who know do, those who understand teach!
- The fact that you worry about being a good teacher, means that you probably already are one.
- Teaching is the essential profession, the one that makes all other professions possible.
- Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.
- The older I got, the smarter my teachers became.
- Every great leader is a great teacher, and the greatest leaders seize every opportunity to teach well.
- When the untapped potential of a student meets the liberating art of a teacher, a miracle unfolds
- Thank you for answering the calling :0)
- A teacher teaches how to think, now what to think.
- A teacher is a person who never says anything once. A teacher is a person who never says anything once.
- Teachers are expected to reach unattainable goals with inadequate tools. The miracle is that at times they accomplish this impossible task.
- Your Ideas here!
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Sample notes for Staff (teachers & support staff too!)
The script is a good guideline. It is not necessary to copy verbatim.
“The strength of the team is in each individual member...the strength of each member is in the team.” We appreciate having you on our team!
“How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~ Anne Frank
You improve the world with your good work that helps our students succeed.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” ~ Steve Jobs
Your great work is appreciated. With you on our team, we help all our students succeed.
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” ~ Ryunnosuke Satoro
You are an appreciated member of our team! Together, we help all our students succeed.
“A great employee is like a 4-leaf clover: Hard to find & lucky to have.”
We are lucky to have you on our team. Together, we help all our students succeed. Many thanks for your hard work!
Just a note…
To say how much you are appreciated. You are a great addition to our team and an inspiration with your good work. Your dedication helps our school run smoothly and our students succeed.
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ~ Kelen Keller
A quick note of thanks for your hard work. With you on our team, we help all our students succeed.
Just a note…
To say how much you are appreciated during this challenging school year. Your dedication helps our students succeed!
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” ~ Booker T. Washington
Thank you for your excellent work - it is much appreciated!
“There are three ways to ultimate success:
The first way is to be kind.
The second way is to be kind.
The third way is to be kind. ~ Mr. Rodgers