[October 06, 2015]

zpizza Kicks Off Nice zSlice Program to Aid Bullying Prevention in Schools

In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, zpizza, the first artisan-inspired pizza chain, will team up with more than 200 elementary schools nationwide for the Nice zSlice, a program that rewards students for kindness toward others.

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zpizza, the first artisan-inspired pizza chain, will team up with more than 200 elementary schools nationwide for the Nice zSlice, a program that rewards students for kindness toward others. (Photo: Business Wire)

Throughout the month, teachers will recognize kindness in the classroom by presenting deserving students with Nice zSlice certificates redeemable for a free slice of pizza at participating zpizza restaurants.

"Being kind and courteous to others defines our company culture, and through our regional restaurant footprint, we have the opportunity to inspire positive change in our schools and communities, "said Chris Bright, CEO zpizza. "The response to the Nice zSlice last year shows that there's no shortage of youngpeople that desire to make good choices in the way they treat others."

The company launched the program last year and distributed nearly 100,000 Nice zSlice awards to schools across the country. In addition to Nice zSlice awards, zpizza provides schools with posters encouraging positive behavior, parent communication letters and tips on how to address bullying and reward students in the classroom.

"The Nice zSlice gave us a great opportunity to recognize students for being upstanders. Last year, we had a zpizza party for more than 40 kids who earned the Nice zSlice award and the kids loved it," said Judy Montgomery, principal of Matsuyama Elementary School in Sacramento, California. "We're excited to kick off the program again this year and reinforce that every single day we have an opportunity to make our school a better place through kindness."

According to DoSomething.org, more than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year, and nearly 1 in 10 drop out due to repeated bullying. The Nice zSlice program is designed to help reduce these numbers by rewarding kids for positive acts of kindness.

The Nice zSlice campaign will run through October, giving all students at participating schools the chance to be rewarded for their kind behavior. For more information on how to register your school, visit www.zpizza.com/community.

zpizza's hand-crafted artisan dishes are kid-friendly and parent-approved, made with premium ingredients, including fresh produce, award-winning skim mozzarella from grass-fed Wisconsin cows, certified organic tomato sauce, MSG-free pepperoni with no added nitrites or preservatives, additive-free sausage and 100 percent all-natural, and non-GMO flour. To learn more about zpizza, or find out how your school can participate in the Nice zSlice program, visit www.facebook.com/zpizza or contact [email protected].

ABOUT ZPIZZA
Founded in 1986 in the heart of an art colony in Laguna Beach, Calif., zpizza is the first artisan-inspired pizza chain that appeals to traditional pizza lovers, health-conscious consumers and gourmet palates alike with its artisan brick oven baked pizzas, rustica flatbreads, signature salads, pastas and sandwiches that are made with all-natural and organic ingredients. For more information on zpizza and store locations, visit www.zpizza.com.

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