ENERGETIC GREETINGS MAKE LASTING IMPRESSIONS ON INCOMING 6TH GRADERS AT MESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, October 22, 2015 – For the third year, Mesa View Middle School’s WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) and ASB (Associated Student Body) students kicked off the school year by greeting 6th grade students. On orientation day, new students were given an energetic welcome by 7th and 8th grade leaders. The day included a spirit assembly, fun-filled challenges, and an opportunity to meet and learn strategies on how to be successful all year at Mesa View. Led by teachers Ms. Croal, Ms. Callahan, and Ms. Roberts, the 7th and 8th grade programs set the tone for a positive school year.

“Mesa View is grateful for this amazing group of young leaders,” said Principal Randy Lempert.

Emily Croal, WEB Coordinator at Mesa View, added, “I am so impressed by the impact these leaders make, simply by taking the time to connect with the sixth graders. I see sixth graders writing back to their leaders, looking for them each week, and stopping them to ask questions. That’s what this is all about, students helping students.”

During the year, Mesa View’s WEB and ASB students demonstrate their commitment to mentoring new students and making a difference. These leaders can be seen wearing their DUDE. BE NICE apparel—whether they are sitting next to 6th graders at lunch, organizing lunch time activities, or sending positive notes. The students make kindness cool.

“WEB is proof that people are able to change their community, and that being part of change is possible,” said Niki Okimura, WEB leader.

Sixth grader Carter Mullen added, “The WEB and ASB leaders were awesome during orientation. Now, they always say ‘hi,’ and ask how we’re doing on campus. They check in.” Regarding the first day of school, 6th grader Kaitlin Conklin, said, “They showed us where to go, and where our classes would be, which made me way more comfortable on the first day.”