Dylan, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.
Empathy matters

Empathy matters

By Kataleya, Octavius V. Catto Family School Healthy News | I showed empathy to my friend because she was upset that she didn’t pass an important test. I talked to her and…

Making connections

By Ian, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | Making connections starts by getting to know things about them. The first thing you want to know about them are things you…

Building connections

By Simon, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | You might think making connections might be hard. However, it’s quite simple. All you have to do is just be nice or kind. Also, if you’re…

Be yourself

By Dylan, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | Some ways I stay connected with my friends are by texting and calling them. If you are very close to someone, you can also hang…

Making friends

By Jeenceley, James Lowell Healthy Lion | Making connections is to make each other happy. I made friends with Tichmeng in the classroom by talking. To stay connected, we trust each other, we are…

Connecting to others

By Riley, James Lowell Healthy Lion | Connecting to others means to be kind and make people feel seen. I made two friends in third grade in the school yard. To stay connected to…

Building friendships

By Annie, Charles W. Henry School Healthy Hawk | One way you can make social connections is by making a new friend. I became friends with a girl in second grade by…

Spread empathy

By Nation, Yorkship Healthy Lion | It is good to show empathy because you can make the world a better place. It is also good because you can become a better person.  Illustration by…

Being kind

By Malcolm, Charles W. Henry School Healthy Hawk | Making connections means having positive relationships. I have a friend that I met in first grade. He was kind to me. Advice I give to…

Empathy matters

By Estaban, Yorkship Healthy Lion | Empathy helps you become a better communicator. It also makes you more caring.  Illustration by Elias, 5th grade, Yorkship, 2025 – 2026