UGLI Monthly Resources
NOVEMBER
Gratitude & Community Care
SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES
SCHOOL-WIDE
CAMPAIGN
PARENT
CONNECTION
SPOTLIGHT
FOCUS
GOALS
REFLECTION
QUESTIONS
QUICK TIP
FOCUS
Strengthening empathy, appreciation, and community through gratitude, service, and giving back.
Why This Matters
Gratitude helps students recognize the people and opportunities that enrich their lives while encouraging them to give back to others. This month provides opportunities to strengthen relationships, celebrate kindness, and make a positive impact within the school and community.
GOALS
By the end of the month, students should:
Practice gratitude.
Recognize acts of kindness.
Strengthen connections with their community.
Participate in a service project.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Elementary
Thank-you cards
Gratitude tree
Kindness scavenger hunt
Classroom appreciation posters
Middle School
Community service project
Teacher appreciation notes
Peer appreciation activity
Gratitude journal
High School
Service-learning project
Community partnership
Volunteer opportunity
Gratitude campaign
SCHOOL-WIDE CAMPAIGN
World Kindness Day (November 13)
Random Acts of Kindness Challenge
Gratitude Wall
Food or clothing drive
PARENT CONNECTION
Challenge families to share one thing they are grateful for each day and complete one act of kindness together during the month.
SPOTLIGHT FROM UGLI SCHOOLS
Thanksgiving food baskets
Teacher appreciation breakfast
Gratitude walls
Community food drive
Holiday giving tree
Notes of appreciation for campus staff
QUICK TIP
Gratitude is most meaningful when it's specific. Encourage students to thank someone by describing exactly what they appreciate.
Looking Ahead
As the holiday season approaches, consider how your club can support emotional wellbeing while continuing to foster kindness and connection. Begin planning simple activities that encourage students to care for themselves and check in on others.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Who made a positive difference in your life this month?
How did serving others impact our club?
What are we grateful for as a school community?