CANYON COUNTY, Idaho (CBS2) — The second annual 2C Kids Succeed Week returned to Canyon County Sunday, with each day highlighting a different message and activity.
Several schools, businesses, and departments are participating in this week's events and community members are welcome to join in.
The goal for this week? Supporting youth in the area.
“Our kids have dealt with so much in recent years and we want them to know we stand with them as a community. This week is for them and it’s planned as we head into what’s traditionally a tough time for students. We really wanted to make sure we kept the focus on them, surrounding them with love, positivity, and hope," said Jean Mutchie, 2C Kids Succeed Board President and event organizer.
The first event to kick off 2C Kids Week was "Chalk the Walk". The community and students decorated the sidewalks of Canyon County schools with chalk messages of hope.
Here is a list of this week's events:
Sunday, March 6: Chalk Your Walk - Businesses and service groups will kick off the week of hope by adopting a school in Nampa or Caldwell, then chalk messages of encouragement.
Monday, March 7: Band Together for your Kids – Optum Idaho is providing a rubber bracelet for 2C school students to reinforce the message, ‘You matter; You are loved.’ Students are encouraged to share photos of the bracelets with #2CKids.
Tuesday, March 8: My Trusted Adult - Students will identify their trusted adult and a couple of characteristics that make them someone they can turn to when times are tough. The names and characteristics will be displayed on large posters in the hallways. Students are encouraged to take photos with their trusted adults and post them on social media with #2CKids.
Wednesday, March 9: Rock Your Socks – Students are encouraged to rock colorful socks to promote happiness and fun. Area first responders will show support by doing the same. Community members and students are encouraged to show off their fun socks on social media with #2CKids.
Thursday, March 10: Hope Notes – Pass on a note of hope as you pass someone in the hall. Or visit our wall of hope notes and leave a virtual note of inspiration 2ckidssucceed.org/notes-of-hope. Share your notes on social media with #2CKids.
Friday, March 11: High Five Friday – Give a high five to a friend to show encouragement! Share a photo of a high five with #2CKids.
All Week Long: Hope Murals in Schools - Idaho Lives and Southwest District Health are supporting a series of ‘Hope Murals’ on the glass windows at area schools.
The Idaho Press Club is also hosting a "Rock your Socks" photo contest as part of 2C Kids Succeed Week.
The 2C Kids Succeed initiative is made up of educators, business leaders, non-profits, municipal leaders, legislators, and anyone "interested in building a healthy and resilient community for children."
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