Celebrating the WEEK OF RESPECT With Amazing Heroes

Today we had the privilege of visiting JFK school in Jamesburg, NJ this morning, to kick off their Week of Respect.

At JFK school, we were greeted by a student body dressed as superheroes. With capes, superhero clothing, and bright smiles, they excitedly engaged in all the interactive role- plays throughout the program.

It was a delight to hear students using our STOP AND THINK hero strategy immediately. Teachers, PTO, guidance, and the principal all said the program was “fabulous,” and they were eager to see the students use our strategies in the school day, and their daily life.

This afternoon, we enjoyed our time spent with the students at Chiddick Elementary School, in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The school was filled with heroes. Each one of the students and teachers proved that they Wear the Cape everyday by sharing how cool it is t be kind to one another.

One first grader spoke volumes when she stated, “Just be nice. That’s what heroes do.” Let’s use this sweet girl as an example of how we should always behave.

For more information, to book or gift an assembly, please email leighann@wearthecapekids.com

In Kindness,
Leigh Ann Errico

Cape Kids with Extra Big Hearts – A call to Volunteer

National Volunteer MonthApril is National Volunteer Month – a month dedicated to helping others through volunteering. In honor of this special month, and to help live out our mission of spreading kindness and helping others, Wear The Cape organized a very special volunteer activity that was open to all kids looking to make a difference.

Wear The Cape collaborated with The Bounce Factory in Warren, New Jersey to create a fun-filled and meaningful volunteer experience for both young and old. Our Cape Kids spent an early evening assisting both children and adults during a dedicated bounce time for those with developmental disabilities, called Gentle Bounce.

Staff and caregivers praised our Cape Kids for their selflessness and care. There were lots of smiles and hearts were filled, due to the service of our Cape Kids. We are incredibly proud of all of the young children who gave their time to serve and name you all our Cape Kids for the month of April for your selflessness and heroism. Congratulations to Samantha Errico, Tom Errico, Charlotte Errico, Niko Errico, Michael Mancino, Sarah Husain, Sara Allian, Nadine Greybek, Lexie Mancino, Nick Mancino, Kayla Cullinane, and Kate Allian on a job well done!

Thank you to Cheryl Taylor, owner of The Bounce Factory and her staff, for your guidance and support, and for opening your doors to those in need each week.

Keep your eyes open for more volunteer opportunities from Wear The Cape in the future.

Cape Kid of the Month: Ava Proves KINDNESS ROCKS!

Ava BilleciThis month we are excited to feature Ava as one of our youngest Cape Kids of the Month. This sweet girl has taught us that, regardless of age, you can be a hero!

As a kindergarten student in New Jersey, Ava has been spreading random acts of kindness through The Kindness Rocks Project, which encourages people to “…inspire others through randomly placed rocks along the way.”

Ava loved all the pretty rocks and inspirational sayings that were posted. She was so moved by the mission that she decided she wanted to spread kindness through the Kindness Rocks project, as well.

Ava BilleciThe very next day, Ava spent hours looking for the perfect rocks to share. She painted them, and wrote a message of kindness on each one. Then, this five-year-old rode her scooter up and down the block dropping off rocks on her neighbors’ front porches.

As the week went on, and she continued her quest of making a rock for everyone on the block, the neighbors were surprised to discover that the mastermind behind their special gifts was a young child. They each shared how the rocks and messages of kindness had brightened their day. This thrilled Ava, who genuinely loved watching her neighbors smile.

Ava BilleciBest of all, since the Billeci Family had only moved to the neighborhood a couple months before, Ava was excited that it gave her the chance to meet everyone and spread some kindness. Needless to say, Ava has become quite popular on the block!

Ava has inspired some of her friends to join her in spreading kindness through rocks. For her 6th birthday party, Ava has requested a Kindness Rocks paint party, so that all of her friends can participate in helping to make someone smile by donating all the rocks from her party to her local library in order to create a Kindness Rocks garden for everyone to enjoy.

Ava BilleciAva’s mom Jennifer states, “Ava has forever been a loving and caring girl. She hates to see someone upset and frequently tells me how she is an upstander, and not a bystander. I can always count on her to include the child left out at a play date or be the first one to settle an argument among friends. She likes to see people happy and smiling!”

Ava became a big sister this past August. She loves looking after her little sister, Lyla, and always takes the best care of her. She can’t wait for Lyla to be old enough to explain to her that KINDNESS ROCKS and to join her in her mission!