“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” (Audrey Hepburn)

Posted on February 15th, 2021 in Uncategorized by hallen

RAK Week gift update:  The gift includes seed paper. Here are better instructions:

Place seed paper in a ziplock plastic sandwich bag.

Saturate the paper with water (approximately one tablespoon).

Seal the bag, trapping enough air to keep the sides of the bag from touching.

Choose a location where the temperature stays at least 72 degrees and it will get a few hours of natural light every day.

When there are 1/2″ sprouts (around 10 days), transfer the seed paper to a pot with soil in it, and add a light layer of soil on top. Keep damp, and tent with a plastic bag.

Remember that plants can be harmful to pets.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week!

Posted on February 14th, 2021 in Uncategorized by hallen

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is officially February 14th – 20th. However, we want to celebrate when A Week students are on campus, too, so HEC is extending our RAK Week through February 26th. Beginning tomorrow, view our announcements daily for updates. Until then:

1) wear a HEC or purple shirt tomorrow to show your Pack pride and

2) plan to write at least one “Thank You” note to a past or present school staff member. Be specific – Describe what the person did and its personal impact. We can deliver to Haywood County Schools and/or Haywood Community College. For remote students, here is a digital card: RAK Week ’21 Thank You Note. Follow the instructions on the RAK slide below for editing and sending.

As you know, gratitude is a skill that can be practiced; it is one of our 3 daily questions. Gratitude benefits the recipient, as well as the giver. The resilience slide below shares how it improves our health and a challenge to start a gratitude journal.