DDaayy ooff SSiilleennccee CCoonnttrraacctt The National Day of Silence is the largest student run event in the country. Students take a vow of silence in order to call attention to LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. By taking a vow of silence, you're making a powerful statement against bullying, rejection, and, ultimately, silencing. The more people who are silent on this day, the louder the absence of our voices. It is time to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or any other part of our identities. The Day of Silence is also an opportunity to think about your own life and what you may feel silenced about due to potential harassment or taunting. Think about what the world would be like if we didn’t have to hide things about ourselves to please others? Before you commit yourself to participating in this special event, please review the following rules of the day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. • Wear red to show your support. • Sign-in and pick up your Day of Silence badge in Cafeteria B before school on April 9th. • Don’t police other people. This day is about you. Concentrate on why you chose to participate. • Remain silent. A staff member is permitted to take your badge away if he/she does not feel that you are taking the day seriously. • Try not to write notes instead of talking. • Speak to a staff member if you feel that you or someone else is being teased or taunted. • If you accidentally speak, it does not mean that the day is over for you. Return to being silent. After school there will be a Break the Silence Reflection and Celebration in the library. We will have a Break the Silence scream followed by a sharing of stories and snacks. Please bring treats to share. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RAINBOW BAKE OFF. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE MOST CREATIVE RAINBOW DESSERT. ……………………………………………………………………….… I pledge to be SILENT on April 9th, 2014 to bring attention to anti-LGBT name ‑‑‑calling, bullying, and harassment in schools. Return this form to Ms. Waters or Ms. Brill by Monday, April 7 th . Please fill in neatly. Name: __________________________________________ Grade: _________ I’m participating in the day of Silence because _____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ .