Good News Notes: “First graders at an Alabama elementary school are being hailed as heroes for taking quick action to help their teacher during a medical emergency. “It was scary for me because I knew that they were going to have to see something probably that they didn’t need to,” said Tracy Hodges, a first-grade teacher at…
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Kevin Hart makes $100,000 donation to Oklahoma City nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is giving back to communities across the U.S. just in time for Giving Tuesday. He teamed up with Sam’s Club to surprise the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Positive Tomorrows with $100,000. Along with monetary donations, Hart surprised some children and families with gifts – including laptops, karaoke machines…
Nonprofit stepping up for education during the COVID crisis
Good News Notes: “When COVID-19 forced Summit54 to cancel its signature program for elementary school students in the lower Roaring Fork Valley last summer, the local nonprofit could have gone on hiatus. Instead, it doubled down on its efforts. Summit54 created new, free programs to provide tutoring for elementary school students at a time when…
Edwards Elementary students collect over 5,000 snack wrappers to be repurposed
Good News Notes: “Students at Edwards Elementary School have been collecting their snack wrappers for 13 weeks and have already filled one TerraCycle Zero Waste Box that will be recycled and turned into a variety of new products, such as park benches, bike racks, shipping pallets and recycling bins — and avoiding the local landfill….
Fmr. Penfield elementary school principal rescued from Florida river
Good News Notes: “Floodwaters trapped people inside their Rutherford County home during severe weather Wednesday night. Rutherford County emergency officials say three people were trapped in the home on S Windrow Road. The first floor of the home was reportedly underwater, leaving the residents trapped on the second floor.” View the whole story here: http://13wham.com/news/local/fmr-penfield-elementary-school-principal-rescued-from-florida-river
$5,000 donation goes to Yucaipa Animal Placement Society, thanks to Project Fluffy
Good News Notes: “The Earlyact Club at Yucaipa’s Wildwood Elementary School is continuing work on its Project Fluffy, benefiting the Yucaipa Animal Placement Society.” “The students chose to raise money for the “Sponsor a Kennel” program at YAPS, and their fundraising projects included selling handmade dog and cat toys, dog and cat treats, posters and…
Bees and blossoms: Former Briggs Elementary School students paint murals
Good News Notes: An elementary school in Florence, South Carolina is blooming with new art this year. 2 former students spent the summer creating 2 murals in the halls of their old school. Returning students were treated to a whole new look inside their school. View the whole story here: https://www.scnow.com/news/pee_dee_weekly/article_baaacf08-d72d-11e9-bb64-13ead7926d2f.html
Wisconsin Bus Driver Holds Young Boys Hand To Comfort Him
Good News Notes: A bus driver in Augusta, Wisconsin helped comfort a child on the first day of school. It was the first day of 4-year-old kindergarten for this young boy. Driver held his hand the whole way to school the first day. Since, he is excited and ready to get on the bus for…
Folsom School Vending Machine Only Uses Kindness Coins
Good News Notes: A new idea is taking root in a Folsom, California elementary school. A vending machine dispenses books instead of snacks. Here’s the catch. You have to use special gold coins to get a book. The only way to earn gold coins is by getting caught being kind. The kids love it and…
Students spread kindness at Glenn Stephens
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