not in our house: create a bully-free zone with project unify
DESCRIPTION
Special Olympics Project UNIFY® is an education-based project that uses sports and education to create a school-wide atmosphere where every child is accepted and welcomed, regardless of intellectual levels. We will demonstrate how to build relationships through Buddy Clubs, Pep Rallies for Special Olympics, and “Ban the R Word” campaigns.TRANSCRIPT
Judging someone does not define who they are.
It defines who YOU are.
NOT IN OUR HOUSE!
Granite Falls Middle School Project UNIFY
What is Project UNIFY?
Project UNIFY is an education-based project that uses the sports and education programs of Special
Olympics to activate young people across the U.S. in order to promote school communities where all young
people are agents of change - fostering respect, dignity and
advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.
What makes up Project UNIFY?
Inclusive Sports Opportunities Youth Leadership Whole School Involvement Community Connections
Inclusive Sports
Unified Sports Can be competitive, developmental
or recreational Young Athletes Programs 2-7 year old inclusive program
focusing on training and participation in play activities
Youth Leadership
Youth Coaches Youth Volunteers Games Management Team
Members Buddy Club Members Youth Activation Council
Whole School Involvement
Get Into It® R-Word Campaign Pep rallies for Local Winter and
Spring Special Olympics Fundraisers--5Ks Run/Walks,
Polar Plunges, Tournaments Spirit Days—Superhero, Everyone
Counts, We All Rock, We’re All a Little Wacky, School Pride, etc.
Community Connections
Games Management Team Group Home Activities and
Volunteerism Community R-Word
Campaigns Community-based
Fundraisers Family involvement
opportunities
Effects of Project UNIFY
Decrease in bullying, harassment, and intimidation incidents
Increase in acceptance Friendships made Relationships built Success in Inclusion settings School feels more like family Students become agents of change
instead of teachers or administrators
We started Project UNIFY in 2011. We have grown in membership from 22 to 78
members this year!
Commitment Contract
Commitment Contract Must commit to following 10
standards Consequences Must fully participate in at least one
activity per semester Must be a positive role model Student and parents are required to
sign Teachers must recommend
Project UNIFY Activities at Granite Falls Middle School Designed and manned an exhibit at the Caldwell County Anti-Bullying Fair. Awarded First Place for Best Exhibit!
Caldwell County Special Olympics
Special Olympics Award Ceremony
Spring Special Olympics Pep Rally
Other Activities
Christmas party with Santa and Buddies
YES Summit—attended in 2012, held at GFMS in 2014
Lunch buddies, morning buddies, and afternoon buddies
Peer tutoring in Inclusion Classes
Contact Information
Wendy Miller, Program Innovations Director, Special Olympics of North Carolina, 3012 Roanoke Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562 Cell: 919.818.5947 Office: 252.633.0522 Fax: 252.633.0523 Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
Stephanie Helton [email protected]
Laura Brinkley [email protected]
Kimberly Story [email protected]
Bill Schreiber [email protected]
Granite Falls Middle School 828-396-2341
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