Parker Schnur, a second-grader in Sara Sneddon’s class at Summit Elementary School, shared his method for sharing kindness at school as part of a Valentine’s Day project. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle

Kindness was on the minds of students in Sara Sneddon’s second-grade class during a recent lesson at Summit Elementary School in the Butler Area School District.

The students created handwritten sentiments in answer to the question, “How can I spread kindness at school?” Some referenced Safety, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect/Responsibility (SOAR), which is the school’s positive behavior program.

“I can spread kindness at school by making EXTRA kind notes. I can also use kind words.” Chevelle Green

“I can spread kindness at school by Feel Good Friday.” Kaydence Burke

“I can spread kindness around my school by using good manners.” Coltyn Shuler

“I can spread kindness around. I can help people do stuff. I can also say manners/polite and SOAR.” Pearl Simko

Scarlett Stutz was excited to read her response to a question about kindness as part of a Valentine’s Day project in Sara Sneddon’s second-grade class at Summit Elementary School. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle

“I can spread kindness at school by doing the quiet sign. I can also give out Feel Good Fridays to my teacher, Mrs. Sneddon.” Scarlett Stutz

“I can spread kindness at school by compliment. I can also manners. I can be respectful. I can be helping all the time. I can be SOARing. That’s how to spread kindness.” Remi Eiler

“I can spread kindness at school by giving the assistants compliments. I can also be nice by helping my friends.” Dominik Ekis

“I can spread kindness at school by giving compliments. And being polite and by giving manners.” Parker Schnur

“I can spread kindness at school by complimenting my teacher.” Serenity Blystone

“I can spread kindness at school saying ‘Good job.’” Elijah Shuler

“I can spread kindness at school by saying ‘Good job.’” Joey Maloberti

“I can spread kindness at school by giving compliments. I can also be kind by being respectful.” Allie Golob

“I can spread kindness at school by giving compliments. I can also be kind to one and another. And another reason is being respectful to teachers.” Kendel Desch

“I can spread kindness at school by giving compliments. I can also use polite words. I also can be respectful. I can earn SOAR badges.” Cambrie Paczek

“I can spread kindness at school by SOARing. I can also give compliments.” Henry McClure

“I can spread kindness at school by waving at people. I can also read to a teacher in school.” Kenzie Andrasy

“I can spread kindness at school by giving out compliments. I can also help out.” Liam Kirk

“I can spread kindness at school by helping others. I can also be respectful.” Elliana Geibel