Prior to P.S. I Love You Day on Feb. 13, students at Oquenock and Manetuck Elementary Schools created one-of-a-kind bags filled with messages of kindness to be shared throughout the community.
To help spread love, hope and inspiration, students decorated paper bags with positive words and uplifting messages in recognition of P.S. I Love You Day. The project encouraged them to think about the importance of kindness and how small acts can make a big impact on others.
School counselor Michelle Falco delivered the decorated bags to local businesses, including Higbie Bagels and SPK. Throughout the day, customers received messages of positivity and encouragement along with their orders, helping spread joy beyond the school walls and into the community.
The initiative provided students with a meaningful opportunity to promote mental health awareness, kindness and connection, while reminding community members that even simple gestures can brighten someone’s day.