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What’s on Kids’ Minds

Friendship, dealing with stress, and hopes and dreams are just a few of the topics students are writing about. Do you have something you’d like say and share? Consider sending a short reflection to us. Have your teacher, parent, or guardian contact us.

Audrey, 4th grade, Henry, 25-26

Making friends

By Reman, MaST Healthy Panther Post | My experience with making a new friend was a delightful one. It was the start of the seventh-grade school year when a girl simply complimented…

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Angel, fourth grade, Sheppard, 2024-25.

Making connections II

By Wyatt, Charles W. Henry Healthy Hawk | Making connections means making bonds and relationships with others. I have a friend who I met in first grade at school because…

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Darrell, 5th grade, Yorkship, 25-26

Showing empathy

By Yisliany, Yorkship Healthy Lion | Students should show empathy so they can understand other people better. Empathy also helps you communicate with other people. Lastly, when you learn to show empathy,…

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Juliana, 8th grade, DePaul, 2024-2025.

Teamwork matters

By Arielle, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | In seventh grade, I was on a cheer team. I wasn’t a big fan of working in groups but I decided not to complain about it. While I…

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Sebastian, 4th grade, Davenport, 2024-25.

Grateful for teachers II

By Mali, Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times | Thank you Ms. Kelly (Calamese)! I am so grateful for the times in second grade when you helped me and made me feel…

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Adrianna, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

What we like to do…

By Cassandra, CPS (Holy Name) Healthy Courier | A group activity that I enjoy participating in is theater. It is so much fun to rehearse and perform in a play. I would…

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Khaniya, 5th grade, Emlen, 25-26.

Favorite activities II

By Kaseem, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights | A group activity I participate in is soccer. I usually play soccer at recess with my friends and brothers. I enjoy playing soccer…

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Aloe, 5th grade, William Cramp, 2025-2026.

Feeling thankful III

By Karter, William Rowen Elementary School Healthy Roar | I’m thankful for the crossing guard because she helps me get to school safely. Illustration by Aloe, 5th grade, William Cramp, 2025-2026.

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Nayalis, 4th grade, La Salle, 2025-2026.

Group activities III

By Benjamin, Octavius V. Catto Family School Healthy News | When I was playing soccer, I had a lot of fun. My team worked together and we won. I think people should play…

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Mia, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

Why humor matters II

By Adrianna, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | What humor means to me is that you can be carefree, just letting go of all your feelings and finally having happiness….

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Xavier, 4th grade, La Salle, 2025-2026.

Sharing favorite activities II

By Josselin, La Salle Academy Healthy News | I love playing volleyball. I really like it when I am in a volleyball tournament. I play with my friends and family. You should try…

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Juniper, 6th grade, Adaire, 2025-2026.

Lessons in volunteering II

By Noah, CPS (St. Cecilia) Healthy Courier | I want people to know that volunteering can help with depression and sadness. Volunteering is also good for our school and community. Philanthropy is the…

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