Why gratitude is important to you and your students:
Gratitude is linked to better academic outcomes. A study of adolescents found that students with higher levels of gratitude reported higher GPAs, greater engagement in school, and more positive relationships with teachers and classmates compared with their less grateful peers.
Gratitude improves student well-being. Research published in the Journal of School Psychology found that gratitude is associated with higher life satisfaction and lower levels of stress and depression among students—factors that support learning and school success.
Gratitude strengthens school climate. Studies suggest that when schools intentionally promote gratitude, students report greater feelings of belonging, stronger peer relationships, and more prosocial behavior, all of which contribute to a more positive learning environment.
A simple gratitude practice can make a measurable difference. In one study, students who regularly kept a gratitude journal reported greater optimism, more positive emotions, and higher satisfaction with their school experience than students who did not.
Staff Amazon Wish Lists
If you are looking to gift to a centennial staff member, staff wish lists are a great place to find materials they would want or need for their classrooms to help create an engaging environment and support our students.
Gifts will be delivered to the address of your choice and you will be able to personally deliver them!
Some of our staff have provided their favorite things to make gifting simple, click on the link and find the staff member’s last name to view here: Centennial Staff Favorite Things Lists.
Just click the staff members name below and you will be directed to their wish list.
Parents and Teachers of Centennial School
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