Kindness Initiative

This initiative was a response to some unkind behaviors being observed in the 5th grade. It kicked off with an assembly that asked students to record videos of random acts of kindness, role playing being kind or showing what kindness means to them.

Following the assembly 5th grade classes were given follow up lessons around kindness and the science behind how being kind can give them a positive mental and physical health benefit.

The teaching team with the most video submissions was awarded a pizza party.

Kindness Challenge Results

155 students participated in the challenge which is apx. 60% of the 5th grade.
In 4 out of 6 of the 5th grade teams more than half of the students participated.
Video submissions included students role-playing standing up to bullies, role-playing being inclusive, making posters that promoted kind actions, verbally explaining kind actions and baking cookies to give out at a nursing home.
The winning teaching team was awarded a pizza party celebration prior to April vacation. The party was made possible through collaboration with the PTA, teachers and cafeteria staff.