Northern Adirondack Central School Story Archive
Beaming with Pride at Northern Adirondack Elementary
by Andrea McDonald - May 2009Diligence, defined as “constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken” was the theme for a recent Pride Assembly at Northern Adirondack Elementary School. The monthly event fills the gym with faculty, staff and family members eager to show their appreciation for the students’ efforts to model good behavior.
Following skits that demonstrated diligence—created and performed by students—dozens of awards were given to well-deserving children. Some were praised for their improved behavior on the bus, others for having good table manners in the cafeteria. “Tracks to Success” certificates were given to students who have improved academics and students whose works were published in the district newsletter received “Student Author” recognition.
At the end of the assembly drawings were held for school mascot prizes. Any student who receives a “gold slip” for demonstrating good behavior is entered into the drawing, and that incentive works. There were hundreds of slips to choose from.
The certificate and prize winners took great pride in the accomplishments. The rest of the students will continue to make a “constant and earnest effort” to make sure their name is announced soon.