By Francis, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | Making connections with others means to me that you talk to people and be nice to them. This year, I made a…

By Darell, Yorkship Healthy Lion | You should show empathy because it can make the world a better place. Empathy could also change someone’s day for the better.  Illustration by Dylan, 7th grade, MaST,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.