| Mission: |
WORDS - "Choosing
What We Use" is dedicated to the idea of the utilization of positive
words. Thinking before one speaks is a key element to living a healthy,
safe and productive life.
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| Objectives: |
To assist students and
staff in building strong moral character, becoming independent thinkers
and making good life choices. The program will further provide tools
for members to:
- Be responsible
- Eliminate Bullying
(cyber or person to person)
- Respect Differences
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| Need: |
There is a drastic increase
in today's society of negative attacks through words - be it politicians,
athletes, parents, children, etc. Some have led to fatal outcomes.
Words can and do hurt. They injure the speaker and the receiver.
Our society is in dire need of change in this area and for all citizens
to become aware and sensitive to the words they use. One speaker
recently said that the only way to control your tongue is to control
your mind and emotions.
During a May 1, 2010
commencement ceremony at the University of Michigan, President Barack
Obama talked about receiving letters from some Virginia kindergartners.
One of the letters that stood out to him asked a very simple, yet
profound question, "Are people being nice?" Expressed
within this simple question is the need for this program. We know
all too well and too many times that people are not being
nice, and are using words as weapons.
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| Design: |
Four Components
1. The
Daily WORDS verse
WORDS
Words matter more
than we know
At home, school or wherever we go
Words can help, hurt - this we know
So think, then speak and you will grow
©
copyright Alex-Zan 2010
2. W-14 Fourteen
- Interactive activities to serve as a guide for staff and members
that will enhance the WORDS educational/motivational experience.
3. WORDS that Help
-WORDS that Hurt - A listing of words that are positive and
uplifting to counter words that are negative and aim to tear down.
(Members will be acknowledged and rewarded when they're caught speaking
positive words).
4. WIZ WORDS -
a list of phrases, proverbs, sayings, etc. that will serve as a
reminder why words do matter and their impact. (Club members can
verbalize or write what those particular words mean to them).
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| Contact: |
Mr. Alex-Zan (804) 321-3636
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Email: AlexZan@i-c.net
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JTsPlace
5530 Percheron Court, Suite C
Richmond,Va. 23227
Phone: (804) 321-3636
Fax (804) 321-3660
JTsPlace@JTsPlace.net
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