UGLI Monthly Resources
MARCH
Leadership & Advocacy
FOCUS
Empowering students to use their voices, serve others, and lead positive change within their school and community.
Why This Matters
Leadership isn't about having a title—it's about making a difference. This month encourages students to identify needs within their school, work together, and take action to improve their community.
GOALS
By the end of the month, students should:
Demonstrate leadership.
Work collaboratively.
Identify opportunities to serve.
Advocate for kindness and inclusion.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Elementary
Classroom kindness helpers
Campus clean-up
Thank-you notes for school staff
Leadership badge activity
Middle School
Peer mentoring
School improvement project
Student-led service activity
Leadership challenge
High School
Student advocacy campaign
Community service project
Mentor younger students
Organize a school-wide initiative
SCHOOL-WIDE CAMPAIGN
Leadership Week
Service Project
Campus Beautification Day
Staff Appreciation Initiative
PARENT CONNECTION
Talk about different ways people demonstrate leadership at home, at school, and in the community.
SPOTLIGHT FROM UGLI SCHOOLS
School supply drive
Student leadership summit
Community clean-up project
Campus beautification
Appreciation campaign for school staff
QUICK TIP
Give students ownership whenever possible. The most meaningful projects are often the ones students design themselves.
Looking Ahead
Technology plays a significant role in students' daily lives. As you prepare for April, begin discussing how kindness, empathy, and leadership extend beyond the classroom and into digital spaces.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What does leadership look like?
How did our club make a difference this month?
What problem would you like to help solve?