On February 9, 2025, the ASEZ STAR Students in Middletown, CT hosted a heartfelt event to show their deep appreciation for their teachers and principals. The event aimed to highlight the Gratitude Campaign, a key component of the Good Student project, which encourages students to spread positivity and appreciation in their local communities and schools. With help from their parents and guardians, they created care packages. These packages included winter essentials to keep them healthy during the cold months.
While preparing the gratitude boxes, ASEZ STAR volunteer Caleb Avila excitedly shared, “We want to express our thanks to our teachers, for always helping us.”
In total, just under 50 boxes were assembled with great care and detail. After putting the boxes together, it was time to deliver them to the school staff! Over the course of the week, they personally delivered the gratitude boxes one-by-one.
A Moment of Gratitude Comes to Life
Their teachers and principals received the hearts of their students with thankfulness and joy. “It was nice, a lot of times the things the teachers do go unnoticed and unappreciated. So, it meant a lot to have a student show some appreciation and be thankful for what we do for the students every day”, said Mr. Schwartz of Ansonia High School. Principal Paul Giasantti added, “It’s always good to tell people when you appreciate them; it’s a lot of positivity behind it. Especially sometimes we can get too negative, especially when times get tough, so it’s really important.”
Overall, this small but meaningful gesture warmed the hearts of the educators, whose dedication often goes unnoticed, reminding everyone of the importance of showing gratitude.
ASEZ STAR aims to continue spreading joy, love, and appreciation; one act of kindness at a time.
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The beautiful youth hearts of Asez Stars. Sharing the love of God. We need more of them in this world ❤️.
This is the sort of wholesome volunteering that really gives me hope for the future. It’s so amazing to see the young generation expressing gratitude and appreciation when such a small thing is still so hard to find these days. Truly, the love of God is more powerful than anything and it’s so moving to see it have such an impact even in the lives of students who are going through so much day to day
How exciting it is to see the youths like “the dew of dawn”rise up to show gratitude in a world, that easily forgets about the little things; that causes joy and happiness in the hearts of many people. It’s really not about the big things, but the little things that are done in our daily lives, that can cause such a big impact and have such a rippling effect in a positive way. This will no doubt, bring a change for the better in this world. Kudos to all who participated and made such an impact. Continue to do what you do, shining brightly ✨the results will be amazing 👍
Wow appreciation goes a long way, I can see how Thankful the Teachers and Principals are knowing that the students care about them. Being a teacher is not an easy Job. I’m glad to see the smile on their faces. Keep up the good work Asez Star! Great job!
Amazing seeing the youth doing good deeds for the community.
It’s impossible to be a good teacher without genuinely caring for the education, future, and overall well-being of students. It is such a difficult job and many schools face a shortage of teachers on top of that. It’s so beautiful to see middle and high school students showing heartfelt gratitude to the educators in their lives! Every act of kindness counts!
I can’t wait to see what the Middletown ASEZ STAR students will do in 2026!
Awww😍 how beautiful are the hearts of even the students with in the Church of God! This type of encouragement is needed especially in the world we are living in. You don’t see this type of dedication and compassion! Way to go ASEZ 🌟
Thank you, ASEZ STAR, for being good and gracious examples to your schools and peers. Though so many things can take your attention and your energy, you woke up early on a Sunday morning to make gifts for your teachers. Your volunteerism and good nature is remarkable and great. I can see how many good examples you are learning at church. #NiceOne! Keep up the great work, God is supporting you!
What a blessing the young people are to their families and the community. I hope to see great things in their future. Salute 🎊🎊🎊🥰🔥
Wow! The Church of God shows such a great example with society even with the youngest ones. They’re so lovely full of joy to serve God and their community.
Oh wow so touching! It’s nice to see the youth have consideration towards their teachers!
It’s really nice to see students taking the time to appreciate their teachers. Teaching isn’t easy, and moments like this truly mean a lot. Great job to everyone involved.
What an amazing way to say thanks to some of the people who often get the least recognition- teachers! The ASEZ STAR members are surely making a big difference by showing us all how far a little compassion goes. Well done!
I feel thankful and confident to say that these youth are our future leaders. I also want to compliment their parents, caretakers, church community, and teachers who are cultivating them to be noble pillars in society. Bravo!
Wow Surely the children are the future and it’s such a joy and blessing from God to see them have such gratitude in their hearts to share to others..
Joining in this event was so fun and refreshing. Just bring able to put a smile on the face of the people that help us prepare for the real world makes me smile. I am so thankful for being a part of this student group that makes others happy. I hope that other people can also join this group in the future.
Wow this was a great event! It was really pleasing seeing the looks on the teachers faces after realizing that what they do is being seen.
I am an ISBA student in the Church of God and I love to participate in activities like this because not only is it fun but it makes my heart warm to spread the love of Father and Mother to my teachers and across the world.❤️
This look really fun and I really look forward to doing this next year at my school.
Being apart of this campaign made me feel like I’m really showing my teachers how much I care about them and that I appreciate them.
I cant wait to do this again!
This is very nice because some teachers deserve to earn rewards for what they have done. Especially when they are having a hard time at work.
I look forward on participating!!
❤️I love seeing brothers and sisters share the love of God to the whole world❤️
Elohim is pleased with you, ASEZ 🌟
It’s so beautiful seeing the youths being an example for all the world!!
We should also copy their example and be more grateful to the people around us every day and share the love of Mother. ♥️
Practicing in this campaign allowed me to share gratitude with my teachers which they don’t get alot.
Hopefully I can continue to show gratitude to my teachers and staff at my school and participate again.
It is truly heartwarming to see how joyful the youths of Asez Star look while preparing personal boxes for their teachers.These days, it is hard to find these kind of acts that notice and appreciate the hardwork of those who devoted their lives to fostering our youths through education. Great job Asez Star! You are taking steps to make our world brighter and happier through the power of gratitude. May God continue to bless you all!
Woooww!!! Even the works of the children are wonderful at this church!!! Teaching children the way to show love and consideration is a place where all people should go and will benefit!!! Go WMSCOG!!!
How inspiring 💛 The students could’ve spent their time solely participating in the activities that most youth do in the winter, but instead they thoughtfully put together gratitude boxes for their teachers. What a beautiful and creative way to shine God’s light in their schools. I’m sure their acts of kindness created many core memories for all of their teachers. I’m rooting for you, ASEZ 🌟! I can’t wait to hear about the next campaign.
As a mom, it truly fills my heart with happiness and pride to see the youth from ASEZ STAR volunteering their time to help the community and bring smiles to others’ faces. There is no better way to give back than by showing appreciation to those who work so tirelessly for our community. God bless you all!
It’s amazing to see that the youngest children are being raised up to do what’s right! Not only are they learning to serve one another and live in unity, they are also learning to share this kindness to everyone in their community! Gods glory shines bright when they do good deeds!
It truly is amazing to show support and love to the ones who take care of the next generation of Men and Women. Along with the Parents, the Teachers, & Principals are at the front of the line instilling many principals that will make them into the bright and intelligent adults they can be. With out Asez-Star volunteers displaying the love and sacrifice through this campaign and many others… The communities may have not felt the joy, love, and appreciation; they deserve!
Its great to see the youth being involved in the community and doing good deeds. They truly are the future.
Looking at the volunteers of ASEZ Star and their efforts to bring gratitude and appreciation to their teacher is wonderful. During these times teachers do not get much credit for the things that they do. So having this gratitude campaign was a beautiful thing.
Expressing gratitude is such a joyous and touching experience. It’s so beautiful to see students expressing gratitude to their teachers, who work so hard behind the scenes.