The spirit of kindness was palpable at Summit Hill Elementary School, where a "Kindness Tunnel" marked the culmination of the institution's Kindness Week festivities, an effort spotlighted by the City of Milton. Students at the Fulton County school had been geared up for this moment through a series of activities, including crafting heartwarming "Coffee Notes" and engaging in dialogue about empathy and the influence of their actions on others.
On the celebrated Friday event, which unfolded last week, the kindness wasn't just for show, as both students and esteemed guests, including Milton Police Liaison Officers Shing-Peng Ma and Scott Sanford, Councilmember Brian Dolan, Mayor Peyton Jamison, Fulton County School Board member Lillie Pozatek, and Councilmember Juliette Johnson shared in the revelry; these guests greeted the children in the morning, and then as the school day commenced, they were on the receiving end of cheers, signs, and high-fives from the young Huskies who were clearly eager to spread joy and recognition through their Kindness Tunnel.
The procession, backed by the cheerful presence of a Huskie mascot, found its harmonious conclusion with the Summit Hill chorus' performance of "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars, a musical touch that underlined the day's theme of mutual support and gratitude, according to the City of Milton's report on the heartening demonstration of community spirit. Moreover, the Summit Hill PTA took generosity a step further, not only orchestrating the event but also serving breakfast, inclusive of coffee and donuts, to the guests.
Expressions of thanks were plentiful, with the City of Milton taking to its official website to extend its gratitude, noting, "THANK YOU to Principal Stefi Slewitzke and everyone else at Summit Hill for inviting us to your school and the awesome outpouring of kindness!" a sentiment echoed throughout the appreciative Milton community that witnessed the cheerful exchange between students and local city representatives.
