Boys With a Purpose
Amanda Ramby is in her third year as an Exceptional Student Education teacher at Port Malabar Elementary School. Mrs. Ramby saw a need for a strong male role model for her class of all boys, and had proudly launched the Boys With a Purpose club. Once a month, Instructional Assistant Stephen Lys will lead the boys in discussions and activities that focus on respect for self and others, social skills, and appreciation of etiquette and manners. In their first meeting, the boys learned about what it means to respect their friends, families, and teachers. They practiced greeting people with a hand shake (don't forget eye contact and a nice, firm grip!) and watched a demonstration on how to tie a necktie. Mrs. Ramby plans to continue the Boys With a Purpose club throughout the year. We are so excited to see what a difference this makes in her students' lives!
