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BE KIND 330 INITIATIVE

Be Kind 330


Be Kind 330 is a grassroots campaign to encourage individuals to bring more positivity and kindness to their communities.

Image of Be Kind Jace Richardson
A simple act of kindness can bridge continents, and that is exactly what happened at Judith A. Resnik CLC.
 
Second-grader Jace Richardson kicked off the new year by sending a greeting to France, which was received by a friend of Resnik’s French teacher, Monsieur Starr. Touched by Jace’s thoughtfulness, the recipient sent a reply -- not just to Jace but to Madame Hanson’s entire second-grade class!
 
What started as one kind gesture has grown into a special Franco-American exchange, connecting students across the world through kindness and curiosity. Jace’s actions exemplify the IB Learner Profile, showing how even small moments can create meaningful global connections.
 
Let us continue to celebrate and encourage kindness that reaches beyond our own communities! A special thank-you to counselor Katie Timperio for sharing this story.

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Share act(s) of kindness you perform, witness or learn about. 

  • POST on social media using #BeKind330, and tag @akronschools on Twitter and @akronpublicschools on Facebook.
  • Share with the APS COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT; then we’ll post it on the Be Kind 330 website and our social media (and maybe get other media attention, too!) Send to rgarrett@apslearns.org with the subject line #BeKind330.


Visit the Be Kind 330 Galleries page here>>!

Why be kind
Being kind to ourselves and others helps us feel better. Our physical and mental health improve, our relationships with others improve, and we have a better view of the world around us. Kindness also helps reduce negativity, decrease violence and bullying in schools and the workplace, increase self-confidence, and makes us more aware of the world around us.

How can I get involved?
The Be Kind 330 campaign is ever-evolving, and there will be a variety of structured activities throughout the year. But you can start today by being kind to yourself. Be kind to others even when it is hard to do so, and look for ways to perform simple acts of kindness for others.

Ways to be kind
  • Give a compliment.
  • Smile and say hello.
  • Hold a door open.
  • Do a good deed.
  • Volunteer.
  • Say thank you.
  • Let someone go ahead of you.
Two happy students enjoying pizza
BENEFITS OF KINDNESS
    Better overall physical health
  • lower blood pressure
  • less pain
  • more energy
    Better overall mental health
  • better moods
  • reduced depression
  • less stress
    Better communities
  • reduced violence
  • more collaboration
  • better workplace culture

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