BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL displays oodles of kindness for their students with inspirations written in chalk for students as they arrive at school!
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BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KICKS OFF BTV
Bramlett began their Be THE Voice campaign this morning with an excited group of kids at morning drop-off. Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the program at BES.
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HEMBREE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – BTV INCLUSION ACTIVITY
Hembree Springs participating in the BTV Elementary Inclusion activity – the Buddy Bench! This activity is partnered with https://youtu.be/sdu6MToFO0E video in our series. Thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring this program at HSES.
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KANOHEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BTV and KINDNESS
Kindness is the focus for BTV in November and Kanoheda Elementary school is taking it to heart! They are creating letters of Kindness for students throughout the building! Thanks to Gwinnett Rotary for sponsoring this movement at KES!
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THE COTTAGE SCHOOL, BTV & MEET SOMEONE NEW ACTIVITY
Inclusion is the designated activity for BTV in October and The Cottage School was all about the challenge! Thank you to The Cottage School for being long time participant and supporter of BTV!
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PAUL D WEST KICKS OFF BTV WITH A BANG!
Paul D West had a great start to BTV with a successful banner signing and excitement with the students! Special thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring this movement at Paul D West!
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WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL KICKS OFF BTV
Westside Middle School kicks off BTV this school year with an exciting pep rally! Thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the program at Westside!
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HAYNES BRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL KICKS OFF BTV WITH A BANG
Haynes Bridge Middle School had a successful school-wide kick of with BTV this year! What an enthusiastic group of kids! Special thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring the program at HBMS.
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HEMBREE SPRINGS KICKS OFF BTV WITH A BANG
Hembree Springs Elementary has joined the BTV family with a successful kick off! Special thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring the movement at HSES!
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BTV KICKS OFF AT MARIETTA HIGH SCHOOL
Students and staff launched Be THE Voice at Marietta High School with a wildly successful banner signing! A special thank you to Cobb EMC for sponsoring the movement!
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COUNTY LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KICKED OFF BE THE VOICE
County Line Elementary had a wonderful kick off with a successful banner signing and a rewarding Buddy Bench activity to promote inclusion. Thank you to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring this movement!
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AUTRY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL KICKS OFF BE THE VOICE
Autry Mill Middle School kicked off the Be THE Voice program for the first time with an exciting morning welcome at carpool and banner signing! Thank you to Johns Creek Charity Guild for sponsoring this movement!
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BARNWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BE THE VOICE KICK OFF
Barnwell Elementary School joins the Be THE Voice family with an exciting kick off at morning arrival with an enthusiastic banner signing. Thank you to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring this movement!
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BTV AT BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bethlehem Elementary School had a rewarding kick off with the students and staff. They took the opportunity to sign the banner pledge to spread kindness! Thank you to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the movement at BES.
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BTV KICKS OFF AT KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students and staff alike were out in force during morning arrival to get BTV off and running with excitement and a successful banner signing. Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the movement!
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AIM LAUNCHES BTV WITH SUCCESS AND EXCITEMENT
AIM in Barrow County had a rewarding Be THE Voice launch during morning arrival promoting Kindness, Compassion, and Inclusion! Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring this movement.
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HARALSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL JOINS BTV
Haralson County Middle School had a rousing kick off during morning arrival and an enthusiastic banner signing by students and staff! Special thanks to Tanner Health for sponsoring the movement at HCMS!
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SANDY SPRINGS CHARTER MIDDLE BTV KICK-OFF
Had a wonderful kick-off with excitement and energy during morning arrival!
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THE COTTAGE SCHOOL HAS A SUCCESSFUL BTV LAUNCH
The Cottage School had another successful BTV launch this school year! Special thanks to The Cottage School for being a long-time supporter and participant!
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CRABAPPLE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAUNCHES BTV
Crabapple Crossing Elementary had a strong outpouring of support from students, teachers, and parents for their BTV launch during mornign arrival! Special thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring the movement at CCES!
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YARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAUNCHES BTV
Yargo Elementary had an exciting kick-off during morning carpool where students and teachers were showing their support to be kind, compassionate, and inclusive. Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring this movement at YES!
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BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAUNCHES BTV
Buchanan Elementary School joined the BTV family this school year with a successful kick off. They had great participation with the banner signing with more than 100 5th graders pledging kindness, compassion, and inclusion. Special thanks to Haralson County Schools Show by button
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TAYLOR ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL KICKS OFF BTV
Taylor Road Middle School kicked off the BTV campaign with students and staff greeting the busses, welcoming students with a banner signing in the atrium. Special thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring the movement at TRMS.
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POPE HIGHS SCHOOLS LAUNCHES BTV
Pope High School launches BTV this school year with success! The kicked off in the morning with banners and excitement! Thank you to Cobb EMC and Marietta Metro Rotary for sponsoring the movement at PHS.
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APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL LAUNCHES BTV
Apalachee High School had a successful BTV kick off with an enthusiastic student body and a wildly successful banner signing! Thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the movement at AHS.
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BTV AT HARALSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Haralson County High School had another successful kick off with BTV during morning arrival! Students pledged to be kind, compassionate, and inclusive when they signed the banner. Special thanks to Tanner Health for sponsoring the movement at HCHS.
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BTV KICKS OFF AT BEAR CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bear Creek had a successful kick off with excitement from students and staff! Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the program at BCMS.
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BTV KICKS OFF AT HOLSENBECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Holsenbeck Elementary School had a successful launch with school-wide activities that lasted all day! Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the movement at HES!
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BTV KICKS OFF AT MOUNTAIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mountain Park Elementary School has another wildly successful kick off! Students got into the spirit during morning arrival. A very special thanks to Mountain Park for being a long time supporter and promoter of BTV!
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DOLVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dolvin Elementary School had a successful kick off during morning arrival, students and teachers were on hand to greet incoming students! Thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring the program at DES!
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RICHARD B RUSSELL JR MIDDLE SCHOOL LAUNCHES BTV
Richard B Russell JR had a successful kick-off during morning arrival with the students and teachers out in force to promote kindness, compassion, and inclusion. Special thanks to Barrow County Schools for sponsoring the movement!
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BTV LAUNCHES AT RENAISSANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Renaissance Middle School kicks off the BTV program with excitement from students and teachers alike! Students sign the banner pledging kindness, compassion, and inclusion. Special thanks to Fulton County Schools for sponsoring the program at RMS!
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RENAISSANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN THE SIT WITH SOMEONE ACTIVITY
Renaissance Middle School participates in the Sit with Someone activity, students are embracing the message of BTV to the fullest!
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THANK YOU CLARKE-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT!
We are thrilled to announce the enrollment of a second school in the Athens area (Cedar Shoals High-School0 in the Be THE Voice 2021/22 campaign, thanks to the sponsorship of the Clarke-County School District. Thanks again for your support!
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THANK YOU ROSWELL ROTARY CLUB!
A big shout out to the Roswell Rotary club, the founding club of Be THE Voice 7 years ago. We are truly thankful for you generous financial support year after year allow students in the greater Roswell community the opportunity Show by button
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THANK YOU PERRY ROTARY CLUB!
A big thanks to the Perry Rotary club for their sponsorship of the Be THE Voice 2021/22 campaign at Perry High-School. The P2P campaign will be spearheaded by the Interact club, a beautiful visual of the Rotary motto of “Service Show by button
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THANK YOU KIRBY SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION!
We are thrilled to announce the enrollment of Clarke-Central High-School in the Be THE Voice 2021/22 campaign, thanks to the sponsorship of The Kirby Smart Family Foundation. Both Mary Beth and Kirby Smart have always exhibited the focus and work Show by button
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THANK YOU CHARITY GUILD OF JOHNS CREEK!
Thank you Charity Guild of Johns Creek for your sponsorship of the Be THE Voice campaign 2021-22 at Autrey Mills Middle-School. CGJC is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to supporting local charitable non-profit agencies in the Johns Creek area, Show by button
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THANK YOU GWINNETT ROTARY COLLABORATIVE!
Thanks to Brandy Swanson of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett for recruiting 6 other area Rotary clubs, plus the Community Foundation of North Georgia, whose combined financial support made it possible for Kanoheda Elementary School to join the BTV movement for kindness in the Show by button
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THANK YOU THOMASVILLE ROTARY CLUB!
Another year of sponsorship of the Be THE Voice program in two Thomasville Middle Schools (MacIntyre Park & Thomasville M.S.) funded by the Rotary Club of Thomasville. Thanks for your years of support in empowering students to be the change Show by button
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THANK YOU BARROW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT!
We are pleased to announce the implementation of the 2021/22 Be THE Voice program District-wide thanks to the generous sponsorship of this life-changing program by the Barrow County School District. The student-body of 16 schools will benefit from this incredible Show by button
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THANK YOU TANNER HEALTH!
We are super excited to announce that 3 Haralson county schools will benefit from the Be THE Voice campaign, as part of Tanner Health’s “Healthy Haralson” initiative – a grant-funded effort to improve the health and wellness of Haralson County Show by button
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THANK YOU FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS!
A big shout-out to the Fulton County School District for sponsoring the Be THE Voice program in 23 schools this year! Your support in all three program levels allows students to embrace the BTV message of Kindness, Compassion & Inclusion Show by button
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BTV featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post
Check out our featured article in the Gwinnett Daily Post, “Gwinnett Rotary Clubs bring Be THE Voice program to Kanoheda Elementary”
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BTV at MacIntyre Park Middle School
We are so delighted to announce that the students of MacIntyre Park Middle School just launched Be THE Voice! Adding to the thrill of Homecoming week, these BTV student leaders spread kind messages with goodies and handouts. Special thanks to Show by button
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BTV at College Park Elementary
Welcome to the Be THE Voice family, College Park Elementary!
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BTV at Milton High School
Be The Voice at Milton High School and throughout the world! Such a great initiative at MHS! They were spreading Friday morning cheer!
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BTV AT KANOHEDA ELEMENTARY
Check out these BTV updates from Kanoheda Elementary (photography by Paige Havens): 1. Students selected to help lead the Be THE Voice Movement (front row) stand with Gwinnett Rotarians (back row) for a quick photo just before the school’s doors Show by button
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THANK YOU COBB EMC & MARIETTA METRO ROTARY!
Thank you Cobb EMC! Thank to Cobb EMC & the Marietta-Metro Rotary club for their joint sponsorship of the Be THE Voice campaign for the 2021-22 school year at Pope High-School.
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Be THE Voice Amplifies Character Ed for Kanoheda ES Students
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RCMS STUDENTS DISCUSS BTV
Students share their thoughts about the BTV initiative at Ridgeview Charter Middle-School in this video: Ridgeview Charter Middle students talk about Be THE Voice
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BTV E.D. PODCAST 95.5 WSB Perspectives S33 / Ep 38 Be THE Voice for kindness, compassion and inclusion
Be THE Voice is a student-driven movement to make being a youth a better experience. This movement for kindness, compassion and inclusion seeks to improve the school environment. Our guest Debbie Cwalina shares details about a program built on proven Show by button
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BTV at Woodland Elementary School
We would like to thank The Sandy Springs Society for their support for the BTV program at Woodland Elementary School for the 2020-2021 program year. A giant shout out to teacher Aimee Range for leading the way with her dynamic 5th grade Show by button
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VIV Recipients at Renaissance Middle School
Despite the fact that the pandemic created a remote-learning (and socializing) environment in schools all over the country, BTV students still found a way to make a difference in their school and/or community. Such is the case with these eight Show by button
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“Bus-T” Out of quarantine raffle
Purchase a raffle ticket today and win up to 8-hours in the Fur Bus stretch Hummer Limousine and $500 cash! Tickets can be purchased by clicking here- 2021 Fur Bus Raffle Ticket Sale to benefit Be THE Voice
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Be THE Voice at its BEST!– Haralson County High School
Haralson County Middle School Class of 2025 was greeted today by Be THE Voice leaders with a red carpet rollout by the Haralson County High School. The entire 8th grade class participated in a tour of the high school. Our Be THE Voice Show by button
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VIV Recipients at Haralson County High School
Despite the fact that the pandemic created a remote-learning (and socializing) environment in schools all over the country, BTV students and teachers still found a way to make a difference in their school and/or community. Such is the case with Show by button
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VIV Recipient at The Cottage School
Despite the fact that the pandemic created a remote-learning (and socializing) environment in schools all over the country, BTV students still found a way to make a difference in their school and/or community. Such is the case with this amazing Show by button
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VIV Recipient at Milton High School
Despite the fact that the pandemic created a remote-learning (and socializing) environment in schools all over the country, BTV students still found a way to make a difference in their school and/or community. Such is the case with Dean Homcy, from Show by button
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VIV Recipients at MacIntyre Park Middle School
Despite the fact that the pandemic created a remote-learning (and socializing) environment in schools all over the country, BTV students still found a way to make a difference in their school and/or community. Such is the case with these amazing students Show by button
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VIV Recipient at Taylor Road Middle School
Despite the fact that the pandemic created a remote-learning (and socializing) environment in schools all over the country, BTV students still found a way to make a difference in their school and/or community. Such is the case with Karlie Kohler, Show by button
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Thank You, Sandy Springs Society
A big thanks to The Sandy Springs Society for sponsoring the BTV program Riverview Charter Middle School. Students had a great time participating in the BTV challenges and creating projects on their own to be kind, compassionate & inclusive! Thanks Show by button
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Annual V.I.V Awards
Our favorite part of the campaign is starting – the annual “V.I.V.” awards! Each year at program conclusion, students are selected who embraced the BTV message of kindness, compassion & inclusion throughout the campaign, and are recognized as a “Very Important Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Woodland Elementary
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program at Woodland Elementary School! Thanks to team leader Aimee Range, and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice campaign by being the VOICE of kindness within Show by button
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BTV on Coach Clark’s Morning Show
Part of Coach Clark & Ms. Black’s Morning Kick-Off: Introducing the ‘Be the Voice’ Initiative – a peer-led campaign for students at school to connect in positive ways, at Asa G. Hillard Elementary School
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BTV Pledge Chain at Renaissance Middle School
BTV students, teachers and staff at were out in force as they participated in the BTV paperchain activity Renaissance Middle School! Thanks to team leader Ms. Benqueshya Milligan and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice campaign by Show by button
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BTV Kickoff with Pope High School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program at Pope High School. Thanks to team leader Allyson Williams and Malen Patel, and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice campaign by being the Show by button
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BTV Activities at Bremen High School
{KINDNESS VISUALIZED}It’s not only what you say that resonates with your peers, it’s also what you DO! In this photo is a BTV student leader at Bremen High School helping a visually impaired student sign the “Pledge for Kindness, Compassion & Show by button
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PBIS Fun Fest with “Be THE Voice”
Check out this article, “CIS of Atlanta Site Coordinator Rewards Scholars and Helps Them ‘Be The Voice’ ” posted by Communities In Schools of Atlanta Site.
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Kickoff BTV with Bremen High School
The Haralson Junior Leadership Team is a cooperative effort with Senior leaders at both Bremen High School and Haralson High School, and are the face of Be THE Voice at both schools. The student panel presented the BTV campaign, then Show by button
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BTV Activities at Findley Oaks Elementary
BTV students at Findley Oaks Elementary are participating in two of the Be THE Voice P2P activities.“Crumpled Paper” – thanks to #ICANHELP and Kim Karr for allowing us to share and promote this amazing activity! It’s an excellent way for Show by button
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BTV Activities at Haralson County
Haralson County Be THE Voice was in full swing this morning greeting students and creating the kindness chain. Check out the video to see more: Haralson Students’ Pledge Chain
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Kickoff BTV with Mountain Park Elementary
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program at Mountain Park Elementary School. A huge thanks to Principal Stacy Perlman for her years of support, BTV team leader Allison Landreth and all the enthusiastic students for Show by button
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BTV Pledge Chain at Haralson High School
Another great Be THE Voice school participating in the “Pledge Chain” activity for February’s “Kindness & Inclusion” month. BTV students at Haralson High School assembled the Pledge Chain which will be hung throughout the school. This chain is a daily Show by button
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BTV Activities at Riverwood Charter School
The Be THE Voice Team at Riverwood participated in the Kindness Month challenges. Students performed the Kindness Note Exchange, Inclusion Chain Pledge, Make A New Friend Challenge, and more. Check out their website for ways to join their Group Me Show by button
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BTV Pledge Chain at Findley Oaks
Students at Findley Oaks Elementary participated in the BTV “Pledge for Inclusion” chain! Each student signs a link as their pledge for inclusion and when assembled, the chain is a daily reminder of how all colors work together beautifully – a Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Milton High School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program at Milton High School Friday morning! Thanks to team leader Olga Glymph, and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice campaign by being the VOICE of Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Haralson High School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program Haralson High School on a very chilly morning! Thanks to Tanner Healthcare and Healthy Haralson for their sponsorship of this program each year, Elena Schulenberg and the Haralson Junior Leadership Team for being the VOICE of Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Elkins Pointe Middle School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program Elkins Pointe! Thanks to team leader Isabella Alfaro, and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice campaign by being the VOICE of kindness within their school Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Riverwood Charter School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program Riverwood International Charter School! Thanks to team leader Lolo Benitez, principal Kindra Smith and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice campaign by being the Show by button
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BTV Pledge Chain at Macintyre Park Middle School
BTV students at MacIntyre Park Middle in Thomasville, Georgia are recruiting their classmates to make a pledge for “Kindness & Inclusion” for the month of February. Once the paper chain is assembled and displayed, it will serve as a visual Show by button
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Thomas County students create art promoting kindness during black history month
BE THE VOICE IN THE NEWS! A huge shoutout to our BTV team leader Diedre McPherson at MacIntyre Park Middle School in Thomasville, Georgia. Check out her appearance on WTXL Tallahassee. “We got a lot of the students in the Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Renaissance Middle School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program Renaissance Middle School with the BTV “Sit with Someone New” challenge! Thanks to team leader Benqueshya Milligan, Principal Creseda Hawk, BTV Liaison Michael Schoppenhorst and all the enthusiastic Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Taylor Road Middle School
BTV students were out in force as they launched the BTV program Taylor Road Middle School Tuesday morning! Thanks to team leader Bonnie Bailey, Martha Patorgis & Charlitia Reed, and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Voice Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Marietta High School
The BTV students were out in force the last three days as they launched the BTV program Marietta High School. Thanks to team leader Ms. Valerie Trotter, principal Keith Ball and all the enthusiastic students for supporting the Be THE Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with MacIntyre Park Middle School
Team leader Diedre Jones and the BTV students at MacIntyre Park Middle School in Thomasville, Georgia kicked off the Be THE Voice campaign with lots of enthusiasm by asking students and faculty to sign the banner as a pledge to Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Sandy Springs Charter Middle School
Sandy Springs’ Laurie Woodruff, EdS says, “Thanks to our staff, counselors, and students for making this a smashing success. We must ALL ‘Be The Voice’ for change!
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Kickoff BTV with Paul D. West Middle School
Celebrating “Be The Voice” today with the young panthers at West. What better a time to keep “Kindness, Compassion, and Inclusion” at the forefront.
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Kickoff BTV with Wilson Creek Elementary
1/28/21 – Students were out in force as they launched the BTV program at Wilson Creek Elementary early Monday morning! Thanks to team leader Ms. Wanda Moran, and all the enthusiastic students for supporting our campaign by being the VOICE Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with Findley Oaks Elementary
1/22/21 – Neither darkness, fog, or cold temps could stop the BTV kids at Findley Oaks Elementary School from kicking off Be THE Voice bright and early this morning in both the carpool and bus lanes! Thanks to Fulton County Show by button
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Kickoff BTV with The Cottage School
1/20/21 – Students wore red in support of Be THE Voice! Dr. Steve Palmer, the Head of School, stopped by to see all the “red” being worn on campus.
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Thank you Cobb EMC!
Thank you Cobb EMC! We are super excited to announce the enrollment of 2 Cobb County schools to the Be THE Voice campaign launching January 2021. Welcome, Marietta High School & Pope High School! This wonderful opportunity was made possible Show by button
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Thank you Sandy Springs Society
Thank you Sandy Springs Society! We are super excited to announce the enrollment of two Sandy Springs schools into the Be THE Voice campaign for the 2021-22 school year. This wonderful opportunity was made possible due to grant funding received Show by button
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A message from our Executive Director!
Due to COVID, Be THE Voice will not return to the classrooms until January 2021, but as Co-founder and Executive Director Debbie Cwalina tells us, it’s going to be better than ever! Check out her message here: Debbie Cwalina, Executive Director, Show by button
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WORDS ALONE AREN’T ENOUGH
Please watch this message from our co-founder & Executive Director Debbie Cwalina. Check it out here: Be THE Voice E.D. – Words aren’t Enough
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Be THE Voice launching Season 6 in January 2021!
The pandemic is keeping kids at home again this fall, but schools across the state can continue to provide a program that teaches students how to safely impact change – one VOICE at a time! Kindness/Compassion/Inclusion are behaviors to be modeled Show by button
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Limited Edition Be THE Voice Shirts
Limited Edition Be THE Voice Shirts – get yours now and let’s extend our message past the classroom. https://be-the-voice.org/product/limited-edition-be-the-voice-t-shirts/
Read MoreNorthwestern Middle School Participates in Kindness Challenges
Thank you to the Be THE Voice students and their teacher Ms. Tammy Daniel at Northwestern Middle School for participating in the Kindness challenges earlier this year! Check out it here.
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On Location with Tran An Interview with Stacy Perlman, Principal of Mountain Park Elementary School
Be THE Voice is dedicated to helping the whole child. We hope you were able to tune-in last week when On Location with Tran chatted with Stacy Perlman, Principal of Mountain Park Elementary School, about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and how Show by button
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“Thank you” to the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation
We are in video-production season for BTV6 & want to give a big shout-out to both Founders of the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation for allowing us to share their stories in our video series this fall! (Oct 2020). Check out their Show by button
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On Location with Tran – An Interview with Kindra Smith, Principal of Riverwood International Charter School
We hope you were able to tune-in last week when On Location with Tran chatted with Kindra Smith, Principal Of Riverwood International Charter School. Principal Smith has seen the benefit of the BTV program for a total of 5 years Show by button
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On Location with Tran – An interview with Julia Bernath, Fulton County School Board President, District 7
Be THE Voice is dedicated to helping the whole child. We hope you were able to tune-in last week when On Location with Tran chatted with Julia Bernath, Fulton County School Board President, District 7 about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Show by button
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On Location with Tran – An interview with Debbie Cwalina, Executive Director of Be THE Voice
We hope you were able to tune-in last week when On Location with Tran chatted with Be THE Voice E.D. Debbie Baker Cwalina (if not, click here to see that interview!) In fact, plan on tuning in the next three weeks as Tran will be talking Show by button
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Be THE Voice “VIV” Award – Crabapple Middle School
At the conclusion of every year, Be THE Voice recognizes students/clubs who were “VIV”s (Very Important Voices). Today we are showcasing Crabapple Middle School. We’re so very proud of each student and the wonderful teachers Angelique Hayes & Kevin Squiers Show by button
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“Pizza with a Purpose” at California Pizza Kitchen – North Point Mall to support “Be THE Voice”, now through 2/28!
Looking for a place to eat tonight (or any day/night through 2/28!)? Go to California Pizza Kitchen “Pizza with a Purpose” fundraiser for Be THE Voice! Tell them you’re there to support BTV and 20% of your check will be Show by button
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Haralson County Rebels ‘Kindness Challenge’!
Its a Great Morning to be a Haralson County Rebel as we continue our Kindness Challenge with a Chain Reaction! Students were welcomed to school with high energy and motivating music, as they continue to share positive messages and link Show by button
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Vickery Mill Elementary rallies for BTV!
Be THE Voice kick-off on January 17th with two pep rallies, led by our Wise Council Vickery Mill Elementary School!
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Roswell Magazine article featuring Be The Voice!
What a great article by Regina Barkley and her team at Roswell Magazine on Be THE Voice and our FIRST BIG EVENT the Be THE Voice Toga Party! If you’re wondering WHY a Toga Party for our big 5 year Show by button
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Northwestern Middle School BTV campaign launched!
Excited to share that Northwestern Middle School kicked off their Be THE Voice campaign in the bus and carpool lanes last week! The Junior Beta Club students led the kickoff by distributing materials and asking incoming students to sign the Show by button
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Be THE Voice celebrates 5 year anniversary “Toga” style!
You may ask WHY a Toga party? That’s simple! What better way to visualize our program’s mission of teaching others to EMBRACE individuality! To be inclusive and kind to those who may act or dress a little differently?! The outfits Show by button
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Crabapple Middle School making a difference!
Thanks to Kevin Squiers at Crabapple Middle School for sharing an update on BTV5! “The students are loving BTV and even students and teachers not officially affiliated with the club have jumped on board. We started BTV the first week Show by button
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Karma for Cara
Be THE Voice is in Karma for Cara’s spotlight this week! A student-led movement, Be THE Voice provides schools with a truly unique character building initiative that helps students understand the “power of the bystander” to stop bullying Check ’em Show by button
Read MoreSammie’s ‘Buddy Benches’
https://youtu.be/exNEijqEc-Y Sammie’s story is one we have shared in our video series for 4 years and we are SO PROUD to see what her “little idea” has turned into in participating schools throughout the states. Kindness is contagious, she has Show by button
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Be The Voice ‘VIV’ Award
Be THE Voice recognized 7 students from The Cottage School (6 are shown) for the “VIV” Award (Very Important Voice) Thursday at our Rotary Club meeting. These students were selected for embracing the Be THE Voice campaign and exhibiting outstanding Show by button
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Food Donation Drive – Apalachee High School
Apalachee High School doing good in December w/the #beTHEvoice challenge!
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Mountain Park student setting the example for others.
We love hearing how students are embracing the #beTHEvoice message of K/C/I. Thanks to student Victoria Mountain Park Elementary School for being the VOICE of kindness on her bus.
Read MoreRiverwood International Charter School and Be The Voice
https://www.facebook.com/btvofchange/videos/583666058846608/ Great job by #BeTHEVoice students in promoting last week’s BTV video and challenge at Riverwood International Charter School Creating a kinder more compassionate school climate, one VOICE at a time!
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Thomasville City Schools
We love seeing what the schools are doing for the #beTHEvoice monthly kindness challenges! See what MacIntyre Park Middle School did for our December activity! (thanks to Michael Curling for sharing w/us): “Here is the Be THE Voice Christmas Tree Show by button
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Paul D. West Middle School kick-off for #BeTheVoice!
The Be THE Voice campaign got off to an excellent start this morning… our kids were elated! 2376 Headland Dr, East Point, GA 30344 (404) 669-8130
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Holsenbeck Elementary School #beTHEvoice Pep Rally!
Winder Barrow Bulldoggs Baseball Complex baseball players @WBdiamonddoggs honored to volunteer at the Holsenbeck Elementary School#beTHEvoice Pep Rally. 445 Holsenbeck School Rd, Winder, GA 30680 (770) 307-1540
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A great morning at Bethlehem Elementary School for the BTV kickoff!
This program focuses on kindness, respectfully standing up for others, peer relationships, & empathy. Students & staff signed a banner, pledging to #BeTheVoice! #BESlegacy#BarrowBold Be THE Voice would also like to express a BIG SHOUT out to the Apalachee CheerCats Show by button
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Haymon Morris Middle School RED-y to Band Together Against Drugs and Bullying!
Kickoff to “Be THE Voice” #Bethevoice#redribbonweek#HMMS” 1008 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680 (678) 963-0602
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Winder Elementary “Make a New Friend” Challenge
#beTHEvoice campaign November “Make a New Friend” challenge. Students Winder Elementary Bullpups hosted a Friendsgiving Lunch where they sat with new friends, ate lunch, learned things about each other and played games! 194 McNeal Rd, Winder, GA 30680 | 678-425-2914
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What happens to your brain when you witness an act of kindness?
WHY is the #beTHEvoice initiative so successful? Because witnessing acts of kindness benefits our brains! “It turns out there’s a term for the warm, uplifting high we get from witnessing kindness: moral elevation, according to UC Berkeley?s Greater Good Science Show by button
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Roswell High School kicking off #beTHEvoice this week!
Roswell students sharing the message of kindness, compassion and inclusion! 11595 King Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4500
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Apalachee High School November “Voice It Forward” Challenge!
Great things are happening at Apalachee with the Voice It Forward Challenge. Doing GOOD on social-media one VOICE at a time! 940 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680 (770) 586-5111
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Renaissance Middle School having fun sharing the message of kindness!
Another great Fulton County Schools sponsored #beTHEvoice kick-off at Renaissance Middle School with great support from both students and staff! 7155 Hall Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213 (770) 306-4330
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Cogburn Elementary School out early for the BTV kickoff!
Another great early morning #beTHEvoice launch at Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO last week! 13080 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2845
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Elkins Pointe Middle School kicks off year 5 for their Be THE Voice campaign!
Another early morning #beTHEvoice kick-off at Elkins Pointe Middle School, hosted by the Interact club, with help from the Roswell Junior Hornets Football & Cheer Football players. Lots of enthusiasm – and this is their 5th year implementing the campaign! Show by button
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Barrow County School System kicks off #BeTHEVoice at Statham Elementary School!
1970 Broad Street, Statham, GA 30666 (770) 725-7112
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Dolvin Elementary School kick-off this morning for Be THE Voice!
A VERY cold kickoff this morning for Be THE Voice student leaders but where the warmth was lacking there was no shortage of energy and excitement!
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Alpharetta High School Be THE Voice Launch Video 2019
https://youtu.be/1mmcxc-TgK4 WOW! BTV student leaders created an amazing introduction video to better explain the campaign’s mission – well done! 3595 Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 521-7640
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Hopewell Middle School students greeting the buses to kick-off #BeTheVoice!
This is the first impression students get of the BTV initiative – not a bad way to start your day! https://www.facebook.com/btvofchange/videos/2668281050065911/ 13060 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 297-3240
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Apalachee High School kicking off Be The Voice bright and early!
940 Haymon Morris Rd., Winder, GA 30680 (770)-586-5111
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Holsenbeck Elementary kicks off BTV!
Lots of smiles and happiness this morning! Be Kind and Say No To Drugs! Go HAWKS! 445 Holsenbeck School Road, Winder, GA 30680 (770) 307-1540
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“Make A New Friend” at MacIntyre Park Middle School!
Great video created by the BTV students at MacIntyre Park Middle School for the BTV October activity “Make a new Friend” challenge! They’ve also created a “Make a New Friend” wall! 117 Glenwood Drive, Thomasville, GA 31792 / 229-225-2628 https://www.facebook.com/btvofchange/videos/435839717072180/?t=3
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Milton High School Interact Club kicked off BTV5 bright and early!
Making it cool to be kind again! 13025 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004 / 770-740-7000
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Bremen High School (GA) kicking off BTV!
Spent the morning with our other half of the Haralson Junior Leadership Team at Bremen High School! We are continuing to celebrate the team’s Be THE Voice program kick-off! Be THE Voice is a peer-led anti-bullying campaign focused on asking Show by button
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Riverwood International Charter School BTV Kick-off!
Kicking off bright and early! Let the kindness begin!! https://www.facebook.com/btvofchange/videos/717590458717738/ Getting a boost from Michael Jackson
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Another great BTV kick-off at Taylor Road Middle School!
Taylor Tigers proudly showing their support and commitment to Be The Voice of kindness, compassion and inclusion. 5150 Taylor Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 / (470) 254-7090
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Kennedy Elementary School spreads the message!
‘Use your voice to be kind!’ This sign was his idea to help out with bus dismissal and spread kindness! What a great way to keep the #KESTheBetterWay going @KESDragons! Thank you Tyler! 200 Matthews School Rd., Winder, GA 30680 Show by button
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A great day at Abbots Hill Elementary BTV kick-off!
We had a great morning at the Abbots Hill Elementary BTV kick-off early Friday morning. The kids had a ton of energy passing out swag and telling their peers about BTV and it’s messaging – kindness, compassion, and inclusion. Big Show by button
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2019 Roswell Youth Day Parade
BTV supporters were enthusiastic and out in full force at the 2019 Roswell Youth Day Parade – shown here aboard the Roswell Rotary Interact Club float with BTV board member Michael Schoppenhorst and Roswell Rotary Club P.E. Lynne Lindsay, current Show by button
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Another great BTV kick-off at Yargo Elementary School in Barrow County!
Today was a great day! We had our Be The Voice kickoff rally. We support Yargo students in supporting kindness and NOT bullying. Yargo students can support others by being a positive voice! 1000 Haymon Morris Rd., Winder, GA 30680 Show by button
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Be THE Voice honored to be interviewed for the “Canvas for Good” series.
In 2015, Debbie Cwalina read an article about the damaging effects of cyberbullying, and it lit a fire in her soul. She was able to do something with that passion when she joined her local Rotary Club and met others Show by button
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Sandy Springs Middle School kicked off BTV bright and early!
Empowering our students to Be THE Voice for their fellow classmates! 8750 Pride Place, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 / 470-254-4970
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One of our charter schools, The Cottage School, Roswell, GA kicked off BTV for the 5th year!
Thank you for supporting our mission of helping make the world a kinder place, one VOICE at time! 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075 / 770-641-8688
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County Line Elementary, the Critters have got swag!
Be the ‘I’ in KIND!. Excitement is in the air for the BTV kick-off! 334 Rockwell Church Rd, NW, Winder, GA 30680 / 770-867-2902
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Thank you Barrow County School System!
We thank you for sponsoring Be THE Voice districtwide! Creating a kinder, more compassionate world one VOICE at a time! 179 W Athens St., Winder, GA 30680 / 770-867-4527
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Webb Bridge Middle School PTA kicking off ‘Be THE Voice’ campaign bright and early today!
The signs say it best, “In a world where you can be anything…BE KIND! ” 4455 Webb Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30005 / 470-254-2940
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Great BTV kick-off at Mountain Park Elementary School!
Our Interact club was up bright and early last week to kick-off the Be THE Voice campaign. Follow our hashtag on Twitter to see all the amazing acts of kindness our Mustangs are doing! #BEKINDMPE 11895 Mountain Park Rd., Roswell, Show by button
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MacIntyre Park Middle School student leaders spreading the message!
Bulldog pride! MacIntyre Park Middle School ‘Be THE Voice’ team marches in the 2019 Thomasville High School Homecoming Parade on October 3rd. Students chanted “Be The Voice!” and distributed bracelets, keychains, and stickers to the crowd. (Thomasville City Schools) 117 Show by button
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Manning Oaks Elementary making a difference!
BTV Kick-off at Manning Oaks Elementary last week! Manning Oaks Elementary PTA. Be THE Voice 405 Cumming Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004 / 470-254-2912
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Auburn Elementary School Tigers ready to roar!
Great leaders ready to share the message of kindness, compassion and inclusion! Be THE Voice. Barrow County School System 1334 Sixth Ave, Auburn, GA 30011 / 770-963-7887
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Russell Middle School committed to kindness!
It has been the best morning at Russell Middle School! We are so excited to kick off our Be THE Voice campaign! Our kids are committed to kindness and reminding everyone that they matter! #rmsdogpack#barrowbold 364 W. Candler St., Winder, Show by button
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Barrow County School System district-wide ‘Be THE Voice’ campaign starts this month.
Our students are excited about encouraging acts of kindness and support for others in their schools! Our district-wide Be THE Voice campaign starts this month. Students at our Alternative Education Program show they are ready to make a positive difference. Show by button
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The Cottage School kicks-off its ‘Be THE Voice’ campaign
The kick-off of our 12 week Be THE Voice campaign at TCS. This innovative program teaches communication skills helping students to stand up, find their voice and make a difference. It only takes but one voice to help make a Show by button
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A huge THANKS for the sponsorship!
A big shout-out to Alicia Michael and Tanner Health System for their sponsorship of BTV5 in 2 schools Haralson County High School and Bremen High School (Georgia). Great group of student leaders preparing for campaign kick-off in October! Students “being Show by button
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12th Annual State of Education conference University of Georgia 9/13/19
Be THE Voice executive director Debbie Cwalina was honored to serve as a panelist this year where she was able to share the positive impact BTV has made with key school representatives throughout Georgia. The conference focus was on social Show by button
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SEPTEMBER 2019 – University of Georgia Football supports BTV5
Be THE Voice is honored to share the 2019 video by UGA Football players Xavier Truss, Demetria Robinson, Nate McBride & Mark Webb. This is our third year of sharing upbeat messages by fine student athletes who are making a Show by button
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Lucky’s Family Night
Help us bring out the super-power in students! Join us August 6th 11:30-10pm for Family Night at Lucky’s Burger & Brew Roswell and Lucky’s will donate a percentage of the sales to the Be THE Voice campaign, a 501(c)3 organization Show by button
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Be THE Voice campaign empowers bystanders
ROSWELL, Ga. Be THE Voice is commonly mislabeled as an anti-bullying program. But rather than placing its focus on the bully, Be THE Voice works to empower bystanders with the tools to neutralize instances of aggression. That shift in focus Show by button
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Exciting News!
We are super proud to announce that Be THE Voice won the Rotary District’s 2018-2019 Category IV Best Youth Service Project for District 6900 (GA), which consists of the largest Rotary clubs within our District. Creating a kinder, more inclusive Show by button
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CORO VOCATI presents ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’
Coro Vocati, a professional chamber choir, is excited to be partnering with Be THE Voice, a successful and burgeoning program in elementary, middle and high schools to empower the bystanders in scenarios of bullying, hazing, and intimidating situations within the Show by button
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Local organization leads campaign against bullying
One local program is empowering students to address bullying from the ground up. Be the Voice, a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 at the Roswell Rotary, brings unique campaigns to area schools that target issues of bullying by focusing on Show by button
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Lehigh Acres students raise their voices against bullying
Perhaps it was kismet that led a former Marine to become a high school teacher, determined to shape minds and foster empathy among his students. Even if fate gets all the credit, the students at Lehigh Senior High School are Show by button
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Be The Voice and Aurora Cineplex host holiday movie fundraiser
On December 23rd, Be The Voice partnered with Aurora Cineplex to host a holiday family movie event. Read more at North Fulton Neighbor…
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Perry-High School launches Be THE Voice
Perry High School students are taking a stand during National Bullying Prevention Month. The high school’s Interact Club, which is locally sponsored by the Perry Rotary Club, came out in full force this week to greet students and hand out Show by button
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Teen pop-star Meredith O’Connor
We had so much fun with teen-pop star Meredith O’Connor (anti-bully & mental health advocate) with international acclaim – as she helped launch Be THE Voice at 2 schools in the Lee county school district (Florida). Her music and influence Show by button
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How One Local Boy Found His Voice Against Bullying
The simple choice to play soccer would result in the lesson of a lifetime for Pierce, at the time just a third grader, who learned way too soon that there are people who hide their own vulnerabilities by hurting others. Show by button
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UGA Football supports Be THE Voice
https://youtu.be/7pVf4vKX8vo Thanks so much to UGA DawgNation Georgia Bulldogs football players Charlie Woerner, Tae Crowder & Brian Herrien for taking time after practice to make a video for BTV4 – launching in October at a participating school near you! These Show by button
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Thanks to Team Roswell
Thanks to Kim Weber & Team Roswell, Barb Scoggins AREA 51 – Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf and all the BTV supporters who came out to support our movie premiere fundraiser for Incredibles 2!
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Roswell city employees gear annual fundraising to Be THE Voice’s effort to stop bullying
City employees work collaboratively to support the community and have done so for over 10 years. “Team Roswell has supported both Relay For Life and March of Dimes in the past, but in recent years the staff has asked to Show by button
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Be THE Voice awarded funds from the SPARK competition
We are proud to announce that Be THE Voice (R) was 1 of 5 Finalists in the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s SPARK competition. We were awarded $5,000 to help continue our growth into the North Fulton area and to Show by button
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Be THE Voice recognized at the State Capital
Thank you to Senator John Albers, a fellow Rotarian and long-time supporter – for our trip to the State Capital & the Senate Resolution for Be THE Voice?! It was also an honor to meet Governor Deal and Lt. Governor Show by button
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At the heart of the Be THE Voice initiative is the belief that the student Bystander has the power to impact change when it comes to bullying. IF the bullying behavior is not tolerated by the Bystander, CHANGE will happen! Show by button
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Encouraging Kids to Speak Out
Be THE Voice aims to continue to empower students with the “see something, say something” mantra in instances of bullying. Co-founder Debbie Cwalina emphasized that Be THE Voice is focused on “bystander empowerment”, letting children know that if they see Show by button
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Color Blast Fun Run
The Color BLAST Family Fun Run (10/15/17) was a big success due to the efforts of our incredible planning committee Katha Hall Stuart, Kathy Igou, Michael Schoppenhorst and Bridget Brock. A big thanks to my favorite Rotary Club (Rotary Club Show by button
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CCRPI and Be THE Voice
Schools in Georgia can annually apply for Exceeding THE Bar (ETB) bonus points to add to their CCRPI score. One of the ETB categories is the school climate. Schools are encouraged to implement research-based programs or practices to improve their Show by button
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Bulldogs Endorse Be THE Voice
[cs_element_section _id=”1″][cs_element_row _id=”2″][cs_element_column _id=”3″]We are honored to feature the following UGA collegiate athletes in the Fall 2017 Be THE Voice video series! UGA Football Team:
Making the Choice
The Hembree Springs Elementary Interact Club made this great video encouraging their classmates to “Make the Choice to Be THE Voice” by signing the banner. What a great way to get the students engaged and the banner serves as a Show by button
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Roswell High V.I.V.s
Several Roswell High School students were awarded Very Important Voice (V.I.V.) awards for supporting our anti-bullying program in their school and other schools in their community. Football players helped kick off Be THE Voice at local grade schools, another student Show by button
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Mayor Wood Declares October Stop Bullying Month
Whereas, Over 13 million kids will be bullied this year, making it the most common form of violence experienced by young people in this nation; and Whereas, In the past 20 years, we have seen an escalation of bullying prevention Show by button
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Impact of BTV by Prominent Principal
Michael, Debbie and Principal Kindra Smith recognize the first VIV (Very Important Voice) recipients at Show by button Read More
Cottage School Gives 7 V.I.V. Awards
Be THE Voice recognized 7 students from The Cottage School (6 pictured) for the V.I.V. (Very Important Voice) Award on Thursday, April 14, 2016. These students were selected for embracing the Be THE Voice campaign and exhibiting outstanding UP-stander qualities. Show by button
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Senator Albers Supports BTV
Be THE Voice is a peer-to-peer style program which is designed to help the student bystander find their “voice” when witnessing a situation that involves bullying. – Debbie Cwalina, Co-founder Last fall, members of the Roswell Rotary Club kicked off Show by button
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Mt. Park Elementary Interact Club
Don’t Be A Bystander, Be An Upstander Not sure what an Upstander is? Let Mountain Park Elementary School students show you in this short video. Upstanders Stop Bullying 90% of kids don’t like to see someone getting bullied, but only Show by button
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RHS Encourages Participation
Roswell High School Gets Groups & Teams Involved Check out this great program that leverages many of the school’s groups and teams to promote the Be THE Voice that stops bullying campaign.
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Carpool Line Anti-Bullying Campaign
Crabapple Middle School got creative when they kicked off their Be THE Voice that stops bullying campaign. As students were dropped off they were greeted by local high school football players, a big deal for the younger kids! Players handed Show by button
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The Cottage School Students Create Their Own Anti-Bullying Video
Students from The Cottage School take a stand against Bullying by creating, producing and directing this original video on campus. The School uses this campaign to promote the idea that everyone can take a stand against bullying. “Be THE Voice Show by button
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Hembree Springs Creates Their Own Posters
The Hembree Springs Interact Club created colorful posters that corresponded with the weekly Be THE Voice Videos. The posters were displayed throughout the school and were a constant reminder of each Video’s message. The students customized each Be THE Voice Show by button
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Elkins Pointe Kicks Off Be THE Voice
First, we followed the program guide and did a survey of the student body to get a starting point for our anti-bullying efforts. Then, Students spent club time creating ?elevator speeches? about Be THE Voice in preparation for sharing the Show by button
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Bystanders Stop Bullying
ROSWELL, GA. ? Just about everyone has a story about being bullied in school. Whether it was physical or emotional, bullying seemed a part of life and, when we ?tattled,? adults would typically see bullying as building character. If only Show by button
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