AE/MS’s Kindness Club, led by school counselor Lisa Lane, is doing amazing things and spreading a message that fosters friendships and community. The club has been active for three school years. When it began only 8th graders could participate, but it is now available to students in grades 3 through 8.  When asked about the goal of the club, Ms. Lane responded by saying, “The goal of the club is to bring awareness of the power of kindness and how we treat others is so important.  The goal is to remind students of the power of their words and actions.  We try to do things that will give back to the community and enhance our positive school climate.”

The Kindness Club is currently working on many different projects. The members are gathering food for the food drive, preparing skits and songs for the next school assembly, and making plans to put up a kindness tree in the school lobby.

Fourth grader Viola Shedd, a member of the Kindness Club, said she wanted to join the kindness club because, “I wanted more kindness in our school and community.” She also said that the best thing about the club is that she can, “Hang out with her friends and help spread kindness.”