A Week of H O P E

Posted by Nicki Peasley Share Your Voice

Mother Teresa once said," If you can't feed 100 people, then just feed 1."  This has inspired a week of HOPE at Moody Middle School.
Help One Person Eat.

Our Moody Middle School 8th graders are in the process of creating and building Moody's first 8th grade Legacy Service Project, to be launched on April 25th.   In the 6th grade, these amazing young people discovered the "I" of leadership; in 7th grade, they deepened their relationships with each other and explored the "We" of leadership; and now they are bringing their best selves to the "Community" of leadership.  The cause that has challenged their collective values?  Local Hunger.

A big piece of the Bounce service learning process involves the cultivation of empathy for service recipients, in this case, for those who experience hunger on a daily basis.  With this goal in mind,  we challenged our 8th grade leaders to SKIP LUNCH yesterday and come to Bounce hungry.  In our session (that included lots of munchies), we engaged in perspective-taking activities that promoted appreciation for those we will be serving.

Students spoke openly about the passions, strengths, values, feelings, and attitudes they are bringing to this effort.  They expressed their concerns about being in direct service to people whose journeys have been different than their own.  They were candid and direct, holding each other accountable and setting expectations for the Week of HOPE.  In short, they were leaders, showing up as their best selves for the sake of something bigger than themselves.  

Yes They CAN (see canned food :)) make a difference!  Go Moody!

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Nicki Peasley I am the CEO of my home, managing a team consisting of a 40 year old, an 11 year old, an 8 year old, and a 6 year old. In my spare time, I am the YOUth development director for Bounce, writing curriculums and working (playing and learning) with elementary and middle school youth.