Shelter Rock School in Danbury participated in ‘Starts with Hello’ week this week. The anti-isolation program was started by Sandy Hook Promise. On Wednesday, the students learned something new about someone they don’t know. Today is national “No One Eats Alone” day.
The Danbury Board of Education says schools throughout the district have made “Start with Hello” a part of their daily routine. This program teaches students in grades two through 12 skills necessary to reach out and include those who may be dealing with chronic isolation. It empowers students to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school.
Last year Pembroke School was one of eight schools to earn an honorable mention award from Sandy Hook Promise, selected from nearly 600 schools nationwide participating in the “Call-to-Action” week. Broadview Middle School was awarded $10,000 for being named the top school in the nationwide initiative.
Sandy Hook Promise co-founder Mark Barden applauded Broadview for having great success with the program, saying the school is reporting that bullying has gone to almost zero now. He says the students have embraced the program by starting clubs and awareness days.
