06/13/2026
✊📢 Student voices in action! This week, Mrs. Stern’s 5th grade class took their opinion writing beyond the classroom and into the real world with a peaceful protest in front of our school.
After researching issues they care deeply about, students crafted opinion pieces advocating for changes they believe would make a difference. From school and community concerns to issues impacting the world around them, each sign and message reflected the passion, critical thinking, and courage of our young changemakers.
We are so proud of these students for using their voices respectfully, thoughtfully, and purposefully to stand up for what matters to them. Learning doesn’t just happen at a desk—it happens when students see that their words have the power to inspire change. ❤️