National No One Eats Alone Day is being marked in schools across the country on Friday.  Great Plain Elementary School in Danbury has partnered with Sandy Hook Promise and invited the community to join them Friday to spend time with the students and see the positive changes they are making. 

Community members are asked to RSVP to school staff so they know who will be coming to the site on Friday.  The day is an effort to show students how important and simple it is to help make the world a better place. 

Great Plain officials say it's imperative for students to develop skills and feel empowered to reach out to and include those who may be dealing with chronic social isolation and create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their classroom, school and community. 

All this week, Great Plain has marked Black History month by celebrating diversity and inclusion.  An assembly was held Tuesday highlighting the contributions of African Americans throughout history, as well as addressing issues of equality and social justice. Students have participated in daily activities focusing on empathy, inclusion, and citizenship.