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Riccardi Students Inspire Kindness with Flower Power
On this day, people from all corners of the globe united to spotlight acts of kindness and nurture a worldwide culture of empathy.
Riccardi Elementary School embraced the spirit of this day by harnessing flower power. Students donned in bright yellow attire, a color symbolizing happiness and joy, orchestrated themselves into a colossal human flower on their playground. Their collective aim was to bring smiles and happiness to the entire community. Often, the most meaningful ways to assist, uplift, and contribute to our communities don't require a big financial investment.
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At the end of last school year, our amazing Riccardi Student Government began implementing their plan to create a SCORE Store Jr. right here at Riccardi!
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In Rebecca Mulford’s Grade 3 class at Riccardi Elementary School, students spent the last few weeks getting to know each other better through a fun activity called the Brown Bag Scavenger Hunt.
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Our talented students have been hard at work with music teacher Mr. Matt Hogan, creating some amazing tunes! 🎼 On this particular day, they were learning to play the upbeat and feel-good song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams.
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In honor of the anniversary of 9/11, Riccardi Elementary School’s Grade 6 students in Joseph Tiano's class have been learning about the impact of that tragic day. The class read personal accounts and explored how the events affected people worldwide through the powerful book 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy. This true story recounts a heartfelt gesture by the Maasai people of Kenya, who offered 14 cows to the United States as a symbol of peace and healing after the attacks.
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