Words to Heart
Plano, TX.
Spreading Gratitude Throughout Our Community.
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Words to Heart is a student-found and led organization at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, TX.
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We aim to deliver encouragement to people in need and gratitude to public service workers in the form of heartfelt letters written by students. Once every 2 weeks at school, students spend their lunchtime writing letters to a different service occupation each week, and these letters are then delivered to their destinations by our officer team.
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Words to Heart is recognized by a number of official service organizations (National Honor Society, Key Club, Spanish Honor Society); students may earn service hours for their time spent writing letters. Through promoting recognition of the roles that civil servants play in maintaining our community, we hope to create awareness and incite passion for service amongst our student body.
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ABOUT US
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
How do I become a member?
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We don't have formal membership - you may choose which meetings/initiatives you want to participate in
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Highly recommend joining our Remind
What does a meeting look like?
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Biweekly meetings
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Meetings are open; come and leave according to your schedule. However, if you wish to earn service hours, you must stay and work the entire lunch period. 1 hour awarded at the end of each meeting, after turning in a letter(s) that shows clear effort.
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Letter-writing materials (cardstock) will be provided.
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Information on who we will be writing to that week is provided in advance on Remind, Instagram, or by an officer at the meeting.
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Remind: @wtoheart
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WRITING LETTERS
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Doesn't need to be super long! 4-5 sentences is great.
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Be genuine! If you have trouble thinking about what to write, think about how the civil servant's work affects your life.
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You can choose to remain anonymous (i.e. "From a high school student"), but it's highly recommended that you leave your first name! We will leave our organization email on all letters, and if our recipients choose to reply, we can forward their response to you.
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Please avoid sensitive/controversial topics. All letters will be proofread by our officers.
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If you are at a loss for words, draw a picture/illustration!
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We also highly encourage you to decorate your card with art (not required)
Here are some additional writing ideas from Operation Gratitude:
SERVICE PARTNERS
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writing at least 2 letters during a meeting (and staying for the whole duration) = 1 hour
To firefighters, policemen, teachers, Soldiers, lifeguards, custodians, and more
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LETTERS DELIVERED
SINCE SEPT 2019
OUR IMPACT
“I want to say thank you to the kind young people at Words to Heart. Their kind letters of gratitude warmed my heart and gave me hope in a very dark time. These young people are bringing a little joy to those who are struggling, with daily life or something more. Thank you for the joy you brought to me and the joy you bring to others.”
-Letter Recipient
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"I think words to Heart to Heart is an amazing student-led organization that really brings a smile to many in Plano. They have done a great job showing gratitude to some very deserving people in our community. It's very heartwarming to see a group of students do this and Words to Heart truly reflects the caring nature of Plano West. When I received my letter, I was overjoyed; it's a very heartwarming feeling to be appreciated. Thank you Words to Heart for spreading kindness throughout not only our school but also our city. "
-Letter Recipient
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CONTACT/CONTRIBUTE
Here is our online submission form; ask a question, or request we write to a certain group!
You can also reach us through Instagram, email, or Remind. We will respond to all requests in a timely manner!
@wordstoheartpwsh
Remind code: @wtoheart