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 Middle School “E3” Day 
                                                                            
North Shore Schools, Glen Head, N.Y. - North Shore Middle School Principal Marc Ferris stated, “Everyone Matters, Everyone Cares, Everyone Learns (E3) is our middle school ethos, our vision for who we wish to be and what we hope for our students. E3 Day encourages students to learn about themselves and others; thinking about ways they can make a positive difference in their school, and the world around them.”

After spending the morning exploring concepts from an anti-bullying, character education perspective (“How can we take small steps in school to make a difference for each other?”), students got to create and then participate in a wide range of charitable activities.  These inspired students to think about how they could improve themselves while also making a difference for the larger community (“How can we take larger steps to make a difference for those around us?”) In addition, each student was able to express themselves by decorating the front of their lockers, exploring who they are and what they believe in. Students also talked about what it means to be an everyday hero for kids in their school and in their community. 

On November 22nd, just a few days before Thanksgiving, the numerous E3 activities included: Character Education Development emphasizing “Being a Hero in School,” a walk-a-thon and football games to support Wounded Warriors, a dance-a-thon which lasted over two hours for the Diamond Fund,  a math-a-thon where over 1,452 math problems were solved to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, singing to seniors at the Glen Cove Senior Center, working with elementary students at Sea Cliff Elementary School, planting bulbs in front of the middle school to support beautification, baking over 200 cookies for community members and donating time at the North Shore INN in Glen Cove, CPR training to “Help save a life,” a letter writing campaign for 5th graders to ease their fears prior to entering middle school, “Read to Feed” to raise money by reading for Heifer International, “Raking a Difference” to help rake leaves for seniors in the community, scarf-making to keep our troops warm, and an obstacle course to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

In one day, the students and faculty not only whole-heartedly participated in these meaningful activities but North Shore Middle School collectively raised close to $10,000 dollars for all of these wonderful causes.  Additionally, the middle school set a school record for boxes of canned goods collected to feed those less fortunate. To conclude, everyone gathered in the gymnasium for a school-wide assembly filled with original music and joy in celebration of E3 Day!

Principal Marc Ferris said, “We should be very proud of all of our students. Thank you for being an amazing community full of AMAZING children.  I feel so lucky to work with such an amazing group of kids, teachers and parents!”

Article and photos by Shelly Newman

 

 
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