Rachel's Challenge

The RIS Administration & Our PTSO
is proud to present

RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
Tuesday November 1, 2011
RIS Gymnasium
9:00am assembly for students & staff
7:00pm Presentation for Parents & the Westfield Community

 To prepare for this assembly, I want you to consider these questions and post your answers below:

• What would you consider to be bullying and why?
• Do you think that bullies always realize that they are bullying?
• Why do you think people bully others?
• What are some cliques at Roosevelt? How do these cliques affect the school culture in positive and negative ways?
• What are one or two things the school could do to improve the culture at Roosevelt?

For more information, we encourage you to visit the Rachel's Challenge Website



A Vision of K-12 Students

After watching this video, please comment on the following: How would you compare the ideas shown in the video to your actual experiences in Westfield? Do you feel fully engaged in your learning? What kind of education do YOU want?

Jackie Robinson - A True Hero

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play in the major leagues, for the Brooklyn Dodgers.From the very beginning, it was difficult for Jackie. Some of his own teammates did not want him and began a petition to stop him from playing with them. People in the crowds jeered at him and even threatened his family. While traveling, he had to stay in separate motels. One day, while fans were yelling rude remarks to Jackie, the team captain, Pee Wee Reese, walked out onto the field and put his arm around Jackie. Despite all these adversities, Jackie Robinson held his head high and continued to play the game to the best of his ability.

How do you think Jackie Robinson felt when he had to play baseball with people yelling at him and knowing that even some of his own teammates didn't want to play with him? Can you think of a time in your life when you had to face a difficult task and you persevered? How did it make you feel?