A Message from Superintendent Selesnick | |
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Dear KLSD Community,
At a time when there is so much turmoil in the world, and as we continue to experience a mental health crisis among children and adolescents in our country, it feels more important than ever to be intentional about expressions of gratitude. With that in mind, I have written a longer than usual Thanksgiving message that can be found here and in which I share some research I have found helpful.
I remain ever grateful to my colleagues for their thoughtful dedication, to our community for your partnership in our educational mission, and to our students for their energy and spirit. I wish all our families and all my colleagues a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Andrew Selesnick
Superintendent of Schools
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Behind the Scenes at the First Grade Gratitude Concert | |
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“I’m thankful for ice cream because it’s yummy … obviously,” said Elijah, one of the readers at Increase Miller Elementary’s First Grade Gratitude Concert. He smiled. The 75 students behind him cracked up. It was the last rehearsal; the concert was the following day.
“No, we can’t chuckle,” said music teacher April Higgins. “The audience might laugh, because it is funny, but we just smile.”
Add stagecraft to the list of learnings which were folded into the students’ performance. Top of the list may be considering the concept of gratitude. MORE
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The Power of a Promise ... to Yourself | |
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I promise … to be a good friend ... .to be thankful ... to be myself.
All students at Katonah Elementary are mulling over commitments to themselves and their school community through the lens of “I Promise,” by LeBron James. The school’s November Community Read introduces a bevy of promises that support students in doing their best and helping others to do so, too. MORE
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Designers, Decision Makers, Mathematicians & More | |
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Meadow Pond Elementary’s fourth graders just completed a big, exciting project. Working in groups, they redesigned their classroom to include comfy spaces for reading, worktables they can write on, and standing desks they can gather around.
The project involved research, creativity, collaboration and a lot of math. Best of all, the students know, it's relevant, real-life work. MORE
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Assembly Honors Heroes & Inspires Gratitude | |
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Veterans walked into John Jay Middle School’s gym to the sounds of hundreds of students clapping and cheering!
That was the beginning of a Veterans Day Assembly that honored heroes, imparted history and inspired gratitude. Students were active participants in the all-school gathering; some read poems or held the American flag. Others—many of them family members of the visiting veterans—pinned Ribbons of Honor onto the honored guests’ lapels. MORE
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Three Wolves Commit to Playing in College! | |
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Families, friends, coaches and team members gathered in John Jay’s gym on November 8— National Letter of Intent Signing Day—to celebrate John Jay High School lacrosse players Luca Duva, Nicole DiNapoli and Andrew Kiefer, who were committing to play at the college level.
Luca will be playing for University of Massachusetts, Nicole will be playing for Newberry College, and Andrew will be playing for Colgate University. MEET THEM HERE
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Congrats to the Cast & Crew of 'Is He Dead?' | |
"The capacity crowds were treated to a thrilling performance!" said Director Bill Friedman. "The cast, led by seniors and long-time Theater Workshop mainstays Alec Schwartz, Jack Pryor and Maclain Rockett, handled the challenging language and frenetic pacing of Twain and Ives' play brilliantly." | |
86 Seniors Inducted into National Honor Society | |
"All of our inductees have been rigorously examined and have consistently met the high standards of scholarship, leadership, service and character," said Principal Steven Siciliano. "Congratulations!" SEE THE LIST OF NHS INDUCTEES | |
'Twilight Zone' Opens November 30 at John Jay Middle School | |
John Jay Middle school presents "Welcome to the Twilight Zone" Thursday, November 30 - Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 PM and also 1:00 PM on Saturday. Tickets are available for $10.00 at the door. The show features three iconic stories: "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," "Kick the Can" and "In the Nick of Time." | |
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