3:30 - 3:45 PM

Aspen Heights Elementary School: How Do You Keep Micro Alive and Meet the Moment?

During the challenges of the pandemic, suspending MicroSociety was never an option for Aspen Heights. Instead, it innovated. Relying on its HEART strand and going virtual, the hornets stayed connected and engaged. This workshop will explore how one school took MicroSociety activities online at a time when the world was changing. Join us to learn how Aspen Heights pivoted with HEART and kept Micro alive.

3:45-4:00 PM

Jersey City Global Charter School: Responding to this Moment with HEART

We’ve needed community more than ever lately. Come learn how Jersey City Global Charter School used the HEART strand and MicroSociety Mindset to innovate and thrive during the challenges of the last year. Hear how JCGCS conceived creative programs around social-cause fundraising and social-justice dialogue, carried them out, and successfully brought its school community together.

4:00-4:15 PM

Indian Trail Elementary School: Cardinals C.A.R.E.! It’s in our HEART to Keep Moving Forward with Hope!

Last year, Indian Trail took on several Health & Safety projects that reached beyond the school and into the wider community. Tying perfectly into the HEART strand, it organized a range of activities to help the community; support the social and emotional health of staff, students and their families; and address the mental health and wellness of teachers. In this workshop, learn about the innovative Health & Safety, Leadership, and HEART-aligned activities Indian Trail created to meet the Covid-19 moment.

4:15 - 4:30 PM

Man Elementary School: Creating a Culture of Leadership Within a MicroSociety

During on-and-off Covid lockdowns, Man Elementary School (MES) struggled with an inconsistent schedule. But it was able to persevere and enable all its students to experience positions of leadership. During this workshop, learn how MES ensures 100% of students take leadership roles, how it organizes those roles, and how it provides meaningful real-world learning opportunities. Walk away with a new understanding of how to foster a leadership culture that’s embraced by both students and adults.

4:30 - 4:45 PM

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship: The Year of the Pivot 

This year, Penn Hills broke new ground with its commitment to Health & Safety and won a national award for its innovative programming. It’s also providing leadership in taking MicroSociety online by piloting MicroSociety HQ’s new Google-based portal, Micro 2.0, and inviting nearby schools to participate in MicroSociety activities. In this workshop, you will learn how Penn Hills was able to innovate in a time of change to effectively engage students in health and wellness in a fun and creative way. And learn about its close partnership with MicroSociety HQ to successfully raise money to pilot Micro 2.0 and develop its community partner program.