F.E. Bellows Elementary School Students ‘Wonder’ About Power Of Kindness

MAMARONECK, NY — F.E. Bellows Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders had a meaningful discussion with author who wrote about the power of kindness.

Author R.J. Palacio, who wrote “Wonder,” was welcomed to the school via a Skype session on March 6, according to a district spokesman.

The event, which was sponsored by the PTSA, was made possible with assistance from the school’s library media team.

The students prepared for the event by reading “Wonder” in their classes or independently and created posters and display boards to commemorate the visit.

They interacted with the author on a big screen in the multipurpose room as she discussed her inspirations behind her book, the writing and editing process and the power of kindness and its impact on people.

Principal Michael Scarantino shared some of his favorite principles from the book throughout the week during morning announcements.

Photo credit: Rye Neck Union Free School District.