During a recent meeting, Rob DeRose, principal of the Early Childhood School, shared a series of positive updates highlighting community engagement and student initiatives. In honor of Veterans Day, he expressed gratitude to veterans for their service and sacrifices.

DeRose announced a successful partnership with local Girl Scout troops to support families in the Victor Farmington area for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The school aimed to create 30 Thanksgiving baskets, but students exceeded expectations by collecting nearly 500 items, resulting in the assembly of 50 baskets. These will be distributed by school district social workers before the holiday.

In addition to the food drive, students participated in a creative project where each classroom decorated turkey feathers centered on gratitude, contributing to a large display in the school’s main hallway. DeRose acknowledged the efforts of Kim Gallina, the school's kindness ambassador, and new social worker Prima Sahatala for their roles in this initiative.

The school also celebrated World Kindness Day with a special assembly featuring a staff skit on kindness, a performance of the school song, and an original song titled \"Go for the Gold,\" written by Naomi Foley. This event emphasized the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.

Looking ahead, the school is collaborating with the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) on a kindness project. Each class will read \"A Little Spot of Kindness\" and create painted rocks to be placed around the community, encouraging residents to spread kindness throughout the Victor area this winter and spring. DeRose expressed hope that these initiatives will bring joy to families and foster a spirit of kindness in the community.