Last week was a difficult week to say the least. In our classroom, we talked about the recent tragedy in our community. As the discussion unfolded, I was struck by the compassion and thoughtfulness that are in these little minds. Instead of thinking of themselves, their talk turned quickly to how they can help the family and the firefighters feel better. So far, some students chose writing letters of condolence to the family, others chose to write thank -you notes to the firefighters, police and first responders. As they continue to process and think, I am sure there will be other acts of kindness from this sweet group of kids.

  A heartfelt thanks from all of us goes out to all the hardworking and heroic firemen, policemen and first responders - we notice and appreciate all you do to keep our school and community safe.

   Families, pleasepleaseplease check your smoke detectors often, and

have a fire safety plan for your family. It could save a life.

     November 13 is World Kindness Day!  To celebrate, on Monday 11/14 the only homework will be to go home and do a random act of kindness and report back to the class. Tuesday we will get to hear about all the kind things that these kids chose to do to make their world a better place.

This is the homework page that will go home tomorrow: 

Yesterday (11/13) was World Kindness Day!  To celebrate, the only homework tonight is to plan and do a Random Act of Kindness for someone in your family or in your community, and write it down. It can be big or small, all acts of kindness are important! Please give this some thought, and make someone’s day better. On Tuesday, we will get to hear what we all did to make our world a kinder place.  I will post about this on our blog as well, so our readers can enjoy it too!  Maybe your choices will inspire others to do their own acts of kindness!

What random act of kindness did you do to make your community a better and kinder place? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________