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John I. Dawes Early Learning Center April Highlights
Students learned about character education from Cindy the Citizen Crab!
The following highlights are submitted by Irene Policastro, the Secretary to Superintendent John J. Marciante of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District.
Character Education
The ELC continued its “Paws-itive Behavior Program.” Mrs. Young, the guidance counselor, continued focusing on citizenship and reminded the students that being like Cindy the Citizen Crab includes:
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- Cooperating
- Following the rules
- Respecting people in charge
- Not littering
Posters of Cindy the Citizen Crab and the list of good citizen traits are hung around the school. All staff members are reinforcing this trait, and the students are so excited to wear the paw print stickers they receive when they are caught being responsible. We will introduce the next character critter in May.
April Activities
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After a well-deserved spring break, the students and staff returned eagerly to school, ready to learn. The PTA held a walk-a-thon on Friday, April 20th, and the children walked around the entire ELC/CM facility. The children enjoyed crossing the finish line and receiving their trophies! Monthly birthday celebrations were held also, and school spirit days continued.
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