Fourth Graders Giving Back!

This 4th grade ladybug rode in the kids PMC to raise money for cancer research. She created a team of 10 of her friends and she was an amazing team leader. She named her group Team Tanya after her Auntie Tanya who is battling breast cancer. She  raised $500 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute!!! 
Way to Go!!!!

Ladybugs on Learning- Graduation Edition

Last week I was visited by many former JFK ladybugs, as they prepared to graduation from Franklin High School.  Each of these students have given me permission to post their pictures along with their names and their future plans.  I am so proud of the class of 2018. Well Done!

Lindsay will be attending Marist College.  She will be studying Psychology.  I remember her empathy and kindness from fourth grade, and I know she will be successful in this area!  Congratulations Lindsay! 

Lindsay 2010

Rory was the Salutatorian of the class of 2018.  She will be heading to Colgate University this fall to study Biology and Spanish.  I listened to her graduation speech, and believe that her passion to help others will make a difference in this world!  Way to Go, Rory!

Rory 2010

Tori was Franklin High School's Valedictorian!  She will be attending Cornell University and will be studying Government and Economics.  In her speech she talked about living in the moment, such a powerful message!  I know she is going places!  Enjoy each moment in college, Tori!  I can't wait to see what is in store for you!

Ethan 2010

Ethan will be attending Becker College, studying Video Game Design!  What an exciting way to connect your passion to a career.  I bet many fourth graders would love this career.  I can't wait to see what games he publishes!  Good Luck, Ethan!

Bekah will be heading to Washington, D.C. to study Political Science and Communication at George Washington University!  Her passion for helping others has been evident over the years!  Washington, D.C. is lucky to have you, Bekah!  Congratulations!

Bekah 2010

Coffeehouse Pictures

Thank you to everyone who came to our Coffeehouse today!  We had a wonderful day, and the children did an amazing job!!!  Thank you to Mr. Johnpeter for sending these awesome pictures for the blog.

Below is the poem I wrote for the children.  I was inspired by an article I read about lessons learned from literature.  

My Wish for You ~ A List Poem

 My wish for you is that just like Mr. Popper, you find your own adventure, and that when you find it, you go for it!

My wish for you is that, like Mark (and his mom) in Little Dog Lost, you learn that everyone has their own story, and that it is always important to listen to all sides of the story.

My wish for you is that, like Peter, Lovisa, Helga and Michael in Snow Treasure, you find ways to support and give back to your community.

My wish for you is that, like Ivan, you find lifelong friends that are worth protecting. 

My final wish for you is that you find many opportunities to use your words to be kind and to help others... because as Charlotte in Charlotte's Web taught us, it only takes ONE kind word to change someone's life.