25-02-2025
Beckley-Stratton Middle School to host community building event
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Students and families are invited to attend the Creating Strong Connections events at Beckley-Stratton Middle School on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
During the day, there will be a training session for students in the afternoon, followed by a presentation from Lasada Pippen, a top motivational speaker for schools.
Both the training and the presentation will focus on helping students and their families build strong connections with each other, their school, and community.
Jason Manley and Santana Smith, two of the Title One teachers for the school, said they hope this will be a lasting experience.
'So, we're hoping to open the doors again to families, inviting them into the school, making them a part of the school, making them a part of their students' learning. Bringing families, students, teachers all together on the same page,' said Manley.
Smith agreed and stressed, 'what we're doing here doesn't exist in a box. It requires all of us to be on the same team to promote students' academic achievement and just their whole child well being.'
The evening event focuses on veterans and how the students can interact with that part of their community.
Sabrina Sears, a sixth grade social studies teacher, has invited veterans, delegates, and a representative from the Wounded Warrior Project to speak to students and families about the veteran community.
This portion will feature the World War Two: Voices of Service Traveling Exhibition and an escape room put on by the students.
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