HARTWOOD STUDENTS HONOR SCHOOL BOARD
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HARTWOOD STUDENTS HONOR SCHOOL BOARD
Hartwood Elementary School third-grade students showed their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Fox Chapel Area School Board in honor of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association School Director Recognition Month in January.
The students are all part of the school’ s JAMbethekindkid program, a club that is built on the concept of spreading kindness and helping others. They expressed their gratitude for all that the school board does for students and staff in the district. The students also shared some ways the JAM program connects to the district’ s four pillars of purpose, passion, care, and community, as well as the positive attributes board members demonstrate each day.
“ We see how much you care about our schools, students, and teachers. Thank you for being leaders who show us what kindness and generosity look like,” Emery Frank said.“ Thank you for recognizing that students have different interests and needs.”
“ Thank you for encouraging all members of the Fox Chapel Area School District to help us grow and learn using the pillars to success as a guide,” said Benjy Farkas.
The students thanked the board for supporting important programs, such as JAM.
“ You have modeled the nature of giving and supporting those around you with the important work you do for our school community,” said Jaden Choi.“ In a similar way, the JAM organization provides us with the chance to support and give to people in our school and community by spreading kindness and supporting local charities.”
The students talked about the school board’ s passion for ensuring the district continues to grow and thrive, and about the JAM club members’ passion for using their creativity to spread kindness and help others.
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“ The 46 members are dedicated to helping those around them, even giving up recess once per week to attend our group meetings,” Oona Grashow said.
The group also told the board that they learn care through a safe, supportive learning environment.
“ Our JAM-packed closet provides an additional resource for our Hartwood family by providing some basic necessities for anyone in our building who may need them,” Benjy said.
The students said they enjoy building connections with other students and making an impact on the world around them. The students of Hartwood have supported UPMC Children’ s Hospital, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Meals on Wheels, and Animal Friends, among others.
“ We are so grateful for everything you do to make the Fox Chapel Area School District a place where we feel safe, supported, and ready to learn,” Olive Hughes shared.
Each school board member received a personalized fox keychain and a fingerprint fox magnet, both made by the students.