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Points of Pride

 

                                                                    1. D's Holiday Soles

    The annual event provides our homeless students and students in need of shoes an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with a new pair of shoes and socks.  

The impact is huge because it can take a burden off the parents while also bringing joy to the students. It truly is a highlight for the students because they don't know what to expect. 

                                                                      2. Men Do Read

This initiative addresses the gender gap in reading engagement and literacy. It challenges the stereotypes surrounding masculinity and reading by creating an inclusive learning environment where all students feel empowerd to explore the world through literature. 

In a school where the male presence is limited, the "Men do Read" initiative has a profound impact on both male students and the overall community. This initiative provides our male students with positive male role models such as, "Antonio Gibson", (a running back for the New England Patriots) who visited us to demonstrate the value and enjoyment of reading. 

                                                         3. Gifted & HP Rock Eagle Trip

 This experience  provides our gifted and high potential students with an unorthodox  learning experience outside of the four walls of the classroom. Allowing the students to use critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration, and communication to explore world topics. 

This impacts the school community when students who have participated are able to share with others what they have learned with excitement and understanding. In addition, these types of opportunities incentivise other students to want to excel in order to have a chance to participate in these types of trips. 

                                                                   4. Math/Literacy Fright night

This offers a variety of hands-on activities, allowing students to dress-up in celebration of the season so it can  appeal to the different learning styles and needs in a fun and engaging way. 

By wearing costumes and participating in themed activities it makes learning feel like play, helping students become more invested in math and literacy skills. In addition, through offering a variety of hands-on activities, dress-up nights can appeal to different learning styles and needs.

                                                                  5. Basketball & Cheerleading 

Having extra curricular sports activites help promote cardiovascular health, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Early exposure to physical activity helps establish healthy habits that can last a lifetime. In addition, students learn how to cooperate, communicate, share success, and deal with setbacks — all while building friendships in a structured setting. Which will directly impact how they function in the classroom setting.  

There is a positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance. Sports help sharpen focus, reduce stress, and improve behavior in the classroom. Not to mention that extracurriculars offer opportunities for students to feel connected to their school community, especially those who might not shine in traditional academic settings.

 

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