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Norwood-Norfolk Central School raising money to fund construction of school in Pakistan

Posted 1/19/17

By MATT LINDSEY NORWOOD — Students at Norwood-Norfolk Central School are again raising money as part of the Great Kindness Challenge which will help fund the construction of a school in Pakistan. …

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Norwood-Norfolk Central School raising money to fund construction of school in Pakistan

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By MATT LINDSEY

NORWOOD — Students at Norwood-Norfolk Central School are again raising money as part of the Great Kindness Challenge which will help fund the construction of a school in Pakistan.

As part of the challenge, which runs Jan. 23-27, elementary school students will be asked to commit as many acts of kindness during the week as they can.

“Students can do things such as high five another student, smile at 25 classmates, help an animal or a grandparent,” said Carrie French, a Great Kindness Challenge committee member.

The school has activities planned during the week for students beginning with a “Kindness Tunnel.” Members of the fire department, rescue squad, local police and some college hockey players were invited to welcome students off the bus and greet them with praise and support for the coming week.

Children are encouraged to donate change in the “Kind Coins” bucket at the main office and all donations will go toward building a school in Pakistan.

Families can send donations with their child or bring them directly to the school.

Last year NNCS students raised about $700, which was then donated toward building a school in Kenya, French said.

Close to 10 million students are participating nation-wide, and French said all local schools are encouraged to join in.

Middle school students will promote ways to combat bullying and promote positive problem solving.

“The goal is for students to learn about the act of kindness,” French said.

Teachers have been urged to take photos of their class “being kind” which may be sent in to Good Morning America, which is covering the Great Kindness Challenge all week.