Start with Hello

What

Start with Hello

When

10/6/2025

Next week, Peer Helpers/SAVE Promise Club will be having our annual Start with Hello Week to raise awareness and help combat social isolation, which often leads to bullying, violence, and depression.

Each year, thousands of schools and youth organizations nationwide participate in Sandy Hook Promise's Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.

Here are the activities Peer Helpers will be doing if you want to join us:
Monday: Peer Helpers will be at the Front Gate in the morning greeting students as they come in to school. We will be passing out bracelets, pins, and "Hello" name tags. We will also have some "compliment cards" that students can take with them.

Wednesday: Wear Green Day (not the band) as a symbol of unity and solidarity. Green is the color of Sandy Hook Promise. For Homeroom SEL, there will be a Start with Hello lesson to teach students about this initiative.

According to a nationwide poll from Harvard, a staggering 61% of young adults and teens admitted to feeling "seriously lonely", experiencing this emotion "often" or "almost all the time." Reaching out to others who may be experiencing loneliness and starting with a simple “Hello” can make a big difference to someone.

Thank you in advance for your support in making our school a safe place for students.