Mix-It-Up Day...
...on October 28th, 2014 students were assigned seating at tables during lunchtime, based on randomly distributed colored bracelets that matched a colored centerpiece on each table. They were presented with conversation-starter tools and staff assistance to help them get to know other peers better.
The whole point was to encourage students to meet and chat with other students they wouldn't normally hang out with!
This year, the lunchroom atmosphere was lively and fun during all lunch periods. We played music selected by students, and it was a rockin' good time!
Many students said they did chat with someone new, or someone they didn't talk with much, or someone they only considered to be an acquaintance, or they said they reconnected with a peer they hadn't talk to in a long time.