It’s Cool to Be Kind at Assumption School

Assumption School The staff and students of Assumption School, in Morristown, New Jersey have shown us that they are Better Than That! We were honored to perform two assemblies, one for grades K-4 and a second for grades 5-8.

When asked, “Who do you know who wears a cape?” the students at Assumption School didn’t reply with the typical superhero, they replied with the names of their peers and classmates who stood out by choosing to be kind and heroic.

Assumption School This was a first for us at Wear The Cape and we could not be more proud! The students of Assumption School embraced the mission of Wear The Cape by showing us and others that it’s “Cool to Be Kind.” They promised to be heroic and BETTER THAN THAT, both in school and in their daily lives.

After the assembly, three students approached us to thank us for coming to their school. They said they loved the message and were excited to use the strategies we taught them. We were touched and honored to hear how well our message of kindness is being received.

Please email leighann@wearthecapekids.com for more information or to book an assembly at your school.

The Heroes of Milfordbrook Elementary

Milfordbrook ElementaryWe had the honor of visiting Milfordbrook Elementary School, in Manalapan, New Jersey, where the students and staff greeted us with warm smiles and kindness. Every staff member, student, and PTO member whom we met, went out of their way to make us feel welcomed in their school.

Our assembly was a huge hit with everyone! The students and staff were engrossed in our video segments, where they watched our Cape Kids demonstrating how to use the kindness strategies we taught them, in real life scenarios.

The excitement in the room was contagious, as students chanted, “Heroes always help!!” Teachers and students participated in our role plays, as they proudly displayed their very own Super Hero power- one we would love to come teach your student body through our assembly program.Milfordbrook Elementary 3

Several teachers and PTO representatives reached out to us to compliment our assembly, stating that it was, “An excellent program!”

Thank you, Milfordbrook School for allowing us to spend the morning with you and teaching you our HERO strategies. We are confident you will continue to spread kindness throughout your school, and in your daily lives.

Contact leighann@wearthecapekids.com to bring a Hero Assembly to your school.

 

William – the boy who sees kindness unconditionally

William, Cape Kid of the Month May 2019It is our pleasure to introduce William to you as our Cape Kid for the month of April. William is a 4th grader at Lafayette Avenue School in Chatham, New Jersey, where he spreads kindness daily.

At only 9 years old, William exemplifies what is means to be BETTER THAN THAT™ – he stands up for what is right at all times. If William witnesses another being unkind, he will ask the other person to change his behavior and model kindness, without hesitation. Treating everyone fairly and kindly is incredibly important to William.

William, Wear The Cape Kid of the Month May 2019When William notices that someone is upset, he goes out of his way to cheer up that person with a smile and big hug. “Perhaps the best thing about William is the hug he gives to all he sees. He has a hug so tight that you can literally feel the love he has in his heart for others.” Says mom, Janet.

Spreading kindness is a mission for William. He enjoys reminding others of the importance of Random Acts of Kindness by leaving them notes, with a positive message. Those messages are attached to a friendship bracelet that he makes with love. Writing kindness poems and sharing with others is also a joy for William. One of his goals is to write a “kindness book” when he is older.

William is Autistic. During the month of April, which is National Autism Awareness Month, William and his family chose to “Light it Up Blue” to raise awareness for his disability. He also visited his Aunt Amy’s classroom, where he read the book I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism to fourth and fifth graders in order to educate them about what life can be like for a child who is on the Autism Spectrum. William was not only very comfortable reading to groups of children he had never met before, but he read with such expression and confidence that he soon earned high praise from the students. William graciously and honestly answered all of their questions. The students left the classroom feeling more educated and better prepared, should they encounter someone who “sees things differently.”

In response to his visit, Aunt Amy replied, “This little boy with a big heart can be the example for many adults who need to remember to be kind to all and accept others as they are,”

Although Autism may cause William to see things differently than others, one thing he sees unconditionally is kindness. Thank you, William, for spreading kindness and making a difference in the world! We are very proud of you.