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Typically in creative writing units, students are asked to add more descriptive words, elaborate on their ideas and provide as much detail as possible. But today, 22 middle school students are being celebrated for their short works of art, after winning a nationwide writing contest from @youngwritersusa .
The hallways of Suffern Middle School have gotten a bit of a makeover recently in the form of brightly colored street signs and flags lining the walls. Intersecting hallways have been renamed Mission Street, Proactive Pkwy or Win Win Way, a nod to the Leader In Me's "7 Habits,” which are woven throughout the curriculum. "We use this language in our Leader in Me lessons and it's a nice reminder for the students to see it every day as they walk to class," says Assistant Principal Jennie Narcisco.
“This is one of my favorite days of the year,” Mr. McCarter told students as he welcomed eighth grade musicians to the high school for their annual practice session with the SHS orchestra and band.
Last month, Suffern High School's well-being interns were featured in The Suffern Scoop as they prepared to start making the rounds at the middle school, where they'll be leading small group discussions as part of the District's belonging initiative.
A look into some of the initial results of our school survey.
World Kindness Day is dedicated to teaching kindness and empathy. And The Kindness Crusaders club at SMS was on the case, spreading joy and inspirational messages to their fellow classmates during all three lunch periods.
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