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| Students Michael Garcia of Hamilton Elementary, Drake Kalita of Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy, and Clara Szostek of Stottlemyer Early Childhood & Family Development Center were recognized last week by members of the Westland City Council. |
The program is a partnership between the school district and the Westland Compassionate City Committee. The program that recognizes three students nominated from the 17 schools in the district that have demonstrated “Random Acts of Kindness”. The three winners were Michael Garcia of Hamilton Elementary, Drake Kalita of Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy, and Clara Szostek of Stottlemyer Early Childhood & Family Development Center.
Garcia is a kind friend who is willing to help those who may need it, according to his nomination. “This year, Mikey has been a peer buddy to a classmate that was new to the building and has special accommodations. Mikey takes it upon himself to help this classmate in all situations even when he is not asked to do so. Due to Mikey's support, this classmate has been able to be successful in ways that would have been more difficult if it were not for Mikey supporting and teaching him,” his nomination reported.
Kalita is always polite and kind to everyone around him, his teacher said. “He has so much empathy for his peers and does everything he can to help when he sees someone struggling. He is a great encouragement to those around him while still doing well in his classes,” his nomination said.
Szostek greets all with a huge smile and a big hug, according to her nomination. “Clara will also patiently wait until a friend has calmed their bodies and then is the first person to include them back into play,” the nomination stated.
