Thursday, October 1, 2020

International Dot Day: September 2020


International Dot Day is a celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.  It started with a teacher and is based on Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot.  The Celebration began on September 15, 2009 and is celebrated annually.  

"The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe."

Each year, schools, teachers, students, families, groups and organizations hold unique activities and events to celebrate how each of us make our marks on the world.  

Our new media coordinator, Mrs. Alisha Huskey, invited classes and teachers to participate in "Dot Day." Mrs. Huskey and a couple other teachers shared their "dots" they created artistically as well as a brief description of how they are making a mark on children and individuals in their world.  

Check out the "Dot Day" video clips:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AADR9IiWmRE&feature=youtu.be

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