A YOU MATTER HOLIDAY WISH

YOU MATTER!! Holiday Spritz Cookies by YMYLs Anna & Mary.

Lyrics to "You Matter Holiday" by YMYLs Anna & Mary.

(Sing to the melody of 12 Days of Christmas)

You matter can change your world, your mood, your mind, your heart

A message that fills me with glee (Chorus)

Two simple words

Three avid readers

Four chocolate bars

Five honor rolls

Six Eddie nominations

Reaching 7 continents

8!  Motive-8 your friends

Nine letters helping

Ten happy fingers

One more makes eleven

Twelve festive cookies

And a message that fills me with glee!

Happy Holidays!  #YOUMATTER 

YMYLs at The EDUBLOG AWARDS!

Hello all! Two You Matter Young Leaders just listened in on the Edublog Awards, half listening and half studying!   Also, some big news! The Innovations Lab Blog was shortlisted, which means that lots of people were nominated but IL was included on the official nominee list.   Angela Maiers was shortlisted AND a finalist.   During the after party, me and my sister picked up the mic and spoke to people all over the world-live!  We congratulated all of the people that were nominated and (of course) the winners. We gave an extra special thank you to Angela Maiers!

While this was happening, our mom was drawing on the whiteboard in the meeting room. See if you can spot our You Matter mascot, Atlas the Stick Guy. He will soon be starring in an upcoming video!  Stay tuned!

Remember:  Follow #YOUMATTER on Twitter!    

News about the Edublogs Awards on Twitter  #eddies11

-YMYL, Mary

YOU MATTER HONOR ROLL

Here's an idea, parents!
During the first quarter, my sister and I made honor roll. To reward us for our good grades, our mom made us an actual Honor Roll. Thanks, Mom!
What a great way to say #YOU MATTER

You Matter Young MOVIE MAKERS!

You Matter Young Leaders are inventive! Three YMYLs’ passion for reading took us on a creative journey into the world of movies. Once we saw the amazing response to our You Matter video, we realized we love making (and being in) home-made films. This kick-started our idea to make our own movie adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the first edition to our favorite book series. However, since our dad is a musician, we have some insight about copyright laws. So, we decided to use a short film to ask for permission from Mr. Riordan, the author. We hope to hear from him soon… Read more about our request to Mr. Riordan here.
 P.S. Can you find our You Matter banner in the video?

Explore your creativity because #YOUMATTER!

Our Edublogs Nominations

This blog is dedicated to Angela Maiers who has inspired us with her message "You Matter"  The message extremely important because it helps to end self esteem issues, bullying and even suicide. Angela has made an impact on many people's lives around the world. So we are voting for all who help spread the message: #YOU MATTER!

• Best individual blog Angela Maiers
• Best edtech/resource Innovations Lab Blog
• Best Hashtag #YOUMATTER
• Most influential blog post Five Ways to Tell Students They Matter

Thank you!

YOU MATTER BECAUSE YOU ARE THE FUTURE

Join RED in the fight for an AIDS Free generation because YOUMATTER!
Knowledge is power.  Find out how you can help, how you can stay healthy!
Parents, read what Bono says in the NY Times. Don't miss Alicia Keys on YouTube-live!.

You are the future, kids!  #YOUMATTER

3 Reasons Why Twitter Rocks & A 140 (or less) Short Story

1. You can learn new things.
2. You can teach other people new things.
3. You can spread love - globally!

Here is a 140 short story that ends with a happy, new beginning ;)

Girl tweets,makes new friend.Friend shares video.Kids create video response, shared at online conference. Twitter rocks!

#YOUMATTER

What's your #140ShortStory?

Chocolate Festival: You Matter Chocolate Bars!

Some of the YMYL went to the Chocolate Festival and decorated a few candy bars for the kids at Quantum House.  Make a gift to Quantum House or learn about volunteer opportunities!

YMYLs Becca, Anna, Mary

To the kids at Quantum House: YOU MATTER! 

YMYLs with Quantum House volunteers:

Arsha, Bryan, Alexa

YOU MATTER!

Pictures taken the day we made the video...

Kai the Camera Guy

Some of the YMYL

I MATTER!