Leading With Kindness at P.S. 76

Our hats are off to this third-grade class at the Bennington School and their phenomenal teacher, Mr. Reid, who were enthusiastic participants in our Leading With Kindness program! The class decided they wanted to send our cuddly teddy bears and kind notes to new kindergarteners entering elementary school for the first time. The students really dug deep to think about the Kindergarteners and the emotions they may feel going to a really big school for the first time, learning new rules and meeting new adults, and making friends, especially right after the pandemic! They thought about how hard the teachers had to work to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. Their thoughtfulness was reflected in the many kind messages and pictures drawn from the heart. Four teachers received bears and heartfelt messages as well! Bravo to this caring class!