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There Are Lots of Heroes in East Brunswick

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Bowne-Munro Schools in East Brunswick, New JerseyToday we were special guests at Lawrence Brook and Bowne-Munro Schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey, were students were eager to learn the amazing strategies we teach during our program.

In East Brunswick, it is a district wide goal to use a more positive approach, by using the terms, “target” and “victim,” rather than focus on the word bully. We were more than happy to adjust our program so that we incorporated these terms, as well. The district was thrilled, as were the students and teachers. Bowne-Munro Schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey

We were able to meet PTO representatives and school officials who praised our program, stating that it was, “Awesome!” and “taught simple but pertinent strategies.”

During our program, a young Kindergarten student replied with a profound statement, showing she is wise beyond her young five years. She raised her hand and proudly stated, “ When people need help, you just help them!”

This profound, yet simple statement reminds us of WHY we need to be BETTER THAN THAT™ and the importance of wearing the cape!

Should you wish to bring our program to a school near you, or to donate a Hero Assembly to an underprivileged school, please email leighann@wearthecapekids.com or click here.

Yours in Kindness,
The Wear The Cape Team

Capes Were Flying High at King’s Road and Torey J. Sabatini Schools in Madison, NJ

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Capes Were Flying High at King's Road and Torey J. Sabatini Schools in Madison, NJWe were greeting with lots of smiles and cheers as we presented our Hero Assemblies to the students at Tory J. Sabatini School and Kings Road Schools in Madison, NJ.

The students in both schools were excited to learn our Hero Strategy, “Stop, Think, Help…” and they practiced it with pride! When asked to give an example of how it’s cool to be kind, one of our slogan’s, a third grader at Torey J. Sabatini School simply replied with, “WEAR THE Capes Were Flying High at King's Road and Torey J. Sabatini Schools in Madison, NJCAPE!”

Let’s always strive to Wear The Cape and BE BETTER THAN THAT(tm), as this young third grader reminded us today. If you would like to bring our Hero Assembly program to your school, please email leighann@wearthecapekids.com or click here.

In Kindness,

The Wear The Cape Team

Cape Kid of the Month: September 2017: Abby Johnson

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Cape Kid of the Month: September 2017: Abby JohnsonIt is with great pride that we introduce Abby Johnson as our first Cape Kid of the Month for the 2017-2018 school year.  Abby has been a volunteer for Wear The Cape since she was in Middle School, helping with our annual holiday event and as an active member of our Junior Board, which is a group of fifteen young adults who help guide the ideals of kindness.

Now a senior at Bridgewater- Raritan High School, Abby works extremely hard to maintain her high grade point average, while taking honors classes, being student council representative, and being an officer on SHARE – Student Help And Resistance Education, where she leads anti-drug training to her peers.

Cape Kid of the Month: September 2017: Abby JohnsonAfter school hours, Abby volunteers as a basketball statistician, which she has done throughout all four years of high school. She also plays field hockey, where she served as captain of her team her Freshman year.

Abby is passionate about her dance career. She has attended Gotta Dance Studio as a Jazz Dancer since she was in Kindergarten. Throughout the years, Abby has won awards for being on the Dynamic Team and Showstoppers Troop Member.

Abby is a kindhearted and beautiful young woman, both inside and out.  While others were planning days at the beach or pool during the summer, Abby was volunteering at Rustic Pathways, where she assisted in repairing schools Cape Kid of the Month: September 2017: Abby Johnsonand teaching English and leadership skills to children in impoverished communities in Costa Rica.

A dedicated sister to her younger siblings, Abby coached her younger sister, Grace’s Pee Wee Lacrosse Team and has helped her brother Peter navigate through his first year of high school.

The “A “ in Abby stands for AMAZING and this is truly what this fine young woman is – compassionate, kind, and loving. Thank you, Abby, for always wearing your cape and for putting kindness above all.