Week 8: Choosing a GYSD Project

We had a lot of fun on Monday with different mind games to illustrate how easy it is to get into a rut with our thinking. We also had fun with some teambuilding games. The students were champs with the hula hoop game, and did a great job connecting with their parents (while blindfolded!) during the barnyard game. It was also really funny to watch the students walking around with their eyes closed making pig and bird noises!

The main focus of the day was brainstorming in groups different project ideas for Global Youth Service Day that directly address a root cause to homeless animals. It was difficult because it is much easier to thinking of "band-aid" projects like fundraising and drives and harder to address why we homeless animals is a problem in our society and how to eradicate it. Students have narrowed down their choices and through a series of questions and discussions, they will decide on their project next week--just in time for winter break!

This week, we also have Robby from Trees Atlanta coming to introduce the Enviro Club that will be led by Everyday Leaders. Certain Mondays (1-2 / month) will be dedicated to working on environmental issues affecting ACMS directly. We will invite other students to the Enviro Club. On the Mondays that there is no Enviro Club, Everyday Leaders will focus on their Global Youth Service Day Projects.

Have a great day!

Peace,

Laura