February 9-13, 2026 – NYCDOE Respect for All Week
- During this week, schools will have opportunities to highlight and build upon ongoing diversity programs and curriculum-based instruction. Schools are encouraged to promote acceptance and understanding through theme-based lessons and activities. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Anti-bullying and cyberbullying; respect for diversity, religious acceptance and racial diversity; LGBTQ and gender identity pride and acceptance; celebrating kindness; and being an ally.
M.S. 129 RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK
Monday February 9, 2026
What does respect mean to me? or I feel respected when... student responses gathered during Advisory class and posted
Tuesday- February 10, 2026
Be the "I" in Kindness- Picture of student as the "I" in Kindness
Wednesday- February 11, 2026
Kindness Contract during lunch with students with assistance of School Culture Team members
Thursday February 12, 2026
Wear orange and bring in canned/non-perishable food item for hunger awareness campaign
Friday February 13, 2026
No One Eats Alone-students create a class quilt of them displaying their identity using post cards - assisted by School Culture Team members... music and raffles during student lunch periods!