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We had the pleasure of hosting our second HERO assembly for the Week of Respect at Harrison School, in Roselle, New Jersey. The students and staff at Harrison School wore their very own super hero capes, shirts, and accessories to welcome us and our program.
Our program was filled with energy and excitement. All students chanted, “Heroes always help!” throughout our program. They were engaged in our role play and video segments. There were lots of cheers, hoots, and laughter heard from students throughout our entire show.
One third grader came to us after the show and stated, “You’re right. You CAN wear an invisible cape and still be a hero! I get it!” We are so grateful to that boy, and all the students whom we visit for understanding and spreading our mission of kindness.
Today we presented our first HERO assembly for the Week of Respect 2019. Wear The Cape Visited Lawrenceville Elementary School, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. We were greeted with lots of smiles and high fives from the LES students and staff. During our program, students were able to identify the many ways that they can be a hero by being BETTER THAN THAT(tm) and vowing to Wear The Cape every day, both in school and outside of school.
Students chanted, “Heroes always help,” while they all sported their very own super hero poses. They participated in exciting role plays, and were touched by our Cape Kids showing how they Wear The Cape, in our Cape Kid video segments.
Ms. Melissa Wall, LES school counselor, was a hero to her staff and students when she wrote and won a grant to bring Wear The Cape to her school. “I am so excited to have your program at our school!” she exclaimed when we first spoke. We are honored that Ms. Wall chose our program to use for her grant!
We thank you, Ms. Wall, and all the staff and students at Lawrenceville Elementary School, for allowing us to bring our HERO assembly to you as the first assembly of the 2019 Week of Respect.
It 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.
When 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.
We had the pleasure of hosting our second HERO assembly for the Week of Respect at Harrison School, in Roselle, New Jersey. The students and staff at Harrison School wore their very own super hero capes, shirts, and accessories to welcome us and our program.
