From Nurse Sherri Kannmacher
We are thrilled to congratulate you on becoming a Distinguished Kindness School through the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. This recognition reflects something powerful already alive in your community; a culture where students are learning not only academics, but how to show up for one another with care and courage.
When students feel seen, valued, and respected, something remarkable happens. Connection deepens. Confidence grows. Learning strengthens. Kindness becomes more than a nice idea; it becomes a daily practice. A habit. A way of being that shapes hallways, classrooms, and playgrounds alike.
To celebrate this moment and help carry your momentum forward, we invite you to watch and share our “Norm” video with your school community. It’s a simple, powerful reminder of what’s possible when kindness becomes the standard.
In the weeks and months ahead, you might continue building your culture of kindness in ways that feel authentic to your school:
• Celebrate and share your Distinguished Kindness School certification with your community
• Highlight daily kindness ideas from this year’s RAK calendar
• Invite students to share their own kindness stories and reflections
• Choose a RAKtivity to complete as a classroom or school-wide project
• Encourage families to extend the kindness practice at home
You are part of a growing global movement that believes small actions create lasting change. The kind that ripples outward; from one student, to one classroom, to an entire community.
We are honored to welcome you into the RAKtivist community and excited to see how your school continues to make kindness the norm.
With heartfelt congratulations and gratitude,
Brooke Jones
Vice President
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation