In celebration of World Kindness Day, Miss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge visited Downingtown Area School District on Nov. 14. She spoke with elementary school students about the importance of being kind to oneself and others.

At Springton Manor Elementary School, Bainbridge visited all classrooms to meet the students and to share how being kind got her to where she is today. At Beaver Creek Elementary School, she met with fourth- and fifth-graders on the school's Kindness Squad and read stories about kindness to younger students. She also conducted brief question-and-answer sessions with students at both schools.

More information about Bainbridge is available at http://www.alysabainbridge.com.

World Kindness Day is an international observance celebrated annually on Nov. 13. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness organizations. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.