Girl Action Team
From Journal to Leadership: Building Confidence, Community, and Change.

John Rolfe Middle School

Meeting Days
1st + 3rd Mondays and 2nd + 4th Tuesdays
1:45PM - 3:15PM

Schedule
October 6 - April 27

Facilitators
Coach Torian Jones

Location
John Rolfe Middle School
6901 Messer Rd
Richmond, VA 23231

Participants
George Washington Carver Elementary School Students only (designed for 5th graders)

Our Project Plan

The John Rolfe Girl Action Team is a year-long program designed to nurture the social and emotional well-being of middle school girls. Meeting weekly, participants use journaling, reflection, and creative expression to explore themes of identity, wellness, and leadership while receiving guidance from skilled facilitators and licensed guest instructors. Through culturally relevant, gender-specific workbooks written by authors with lived experience, girls gain tools that affirm their identities and center their voices. Along the way, they co-lead Sistah Circles, develop projects rooted in self-expression, and prepare for the year’s capstone event the Wellness Showcase, where they share poetry, spoken word, storytelling, art, and a collaborative document that reflects their growth. This transformative experience helps participants build confidence, discover their voice, and step into leadership as change-makers in their school and community.

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Top 5 Benefits

  • Identity & Pride – Celebrate unique voices through culturally relevant workbooks.
  • Wellness Support – Build resilience and healing through journaling and circles.
  • Leadership Growth – Gain confidence with public speaking and leadership roles.
  • Creative Expression – Share stories through art, poetry, and spoken word.
  • Community Impact – Inspire others through a powerful public showcase.