The 6th Grade LAUNCH Assembly
A powerful beginning for girls stepping into middle school for the very first time.
Sixth grade is a whole new world. New school, new expectations, new social rules and a sudden awareness of friendships, belonging and identity. Girls are excited, nervous, curious and vulnerable all at once. They’re trying to figure out who they are, who their friends are and how to navigate a social landscape that feels bigger and louder than anything they’ve ever experienced.
This is the moment when girls need clarity, language and grounding. They need to understand what healthy friendships look like, how to spot unkind behavior early and pivot toward healthier friendships and how to build confidence without shrinking themselves to fit in.
LAUNCH is a powerful, short, accessible assembly designed to help girls:
start middle school with confidence and self-awareness
understand the early signs of relational aggression
build friendships rooted in kindness and courage
trust their instincts and speak up for themselves
set the tone for the kind of girl they want to be
This assembly speaks directly to today’s 6th grade girl with warmth, honesty, humor, and a “big sister” tone so she feels supported, seen and ready to step into middle school with confidence and intention.
What’s included
✔ 6-Minute Kickoff Assembly Video
A captivating, faceless, TikTok-style video that grabs attention, speaks in their voice, and walks them through the reality of girl-to-girl relational aggression. No fluff. No lecturing. Just truth they can feel.
✔ Reflection Worksheet
A short, guided reflection that helps girls explore:
how they show up socially
where they may have caused harm
what they want to do differently
how they want to enter high school
The questions are developmentally sensitive, non-shaming, and designed to spark real self-awareness.
✔ Teacher/Facilitator Guide
A simple, clear script teachers can read to:
introduce the assembly
set the emotional tone
guide the reflection
close the session with warmth and support
No prep needed. Teachers simply follow the guide.
✔ Email Template for Staff
A ready-to-send email school leaders can share with staff explaining:
what LAUNCH is
why girls need it
how teachers should handle the “additional resource” request
✔ Optional Additional Resource Page for Targeted Girls
A gentle, private PDF for girls who have been on the receiving end of relational aggression.
Distributed only if a student reaches out to a teacher.
Designed to protect dignity and privacy, support those who need extra care and keep the assembly emotionally safe for everyone.
✔ Optional Extra Resources to Share
A small collection of recommended follow-ups teachers can use to extend the impact, including:
suggested discussion questions
a mini kindness pledge
future “launch check-ins”
guidance for supporting targeted girls quietly and compassionately