JFK Middle School: Patriot Herald Newsletter JFK 2018-19 Q3 Newsletter | Page 9

Volume 4 Issue 3 Page 9 1st Annual Leadership Symposium “Students looking to make a difference” The goal of the 2-day symposium was to develop student leadership potential, utilize leadership skills that enable students to be respon- sible citizens, develop citizens who are prepared for the 21st century challenges, and to provide students with an op- portunity to practice these leadership skills. Concepts included: Developing a Sense of Who You Are as a Leader, What is Leadership?, Leader- ship Skills and Practice, and Service Leadership. Partici- pants included: Ms. Santanella’s Class explores the US through Pen-Pals Mrs. Santanella’s stu- dents are receiving post- cards far and wide from all over the United States. A giant map dis- plays the postcards re- ceived and where that state is located. Many friends, teachers and family members from all over the U.S. are helping to spread the word and the project is a big hit! Countdown is on…. 18 states to go…