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Mary G. Clarkson students present ‘Be Kind’ garden project, cite community donations and library partnership
Summary
Students, teachers and volunteers described the Mary G. Clarkson “Be Kind” garden initiative as a school‑community project that uses recycled materials, seed germination and media outreach to teach sustainability and mentorship.
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary School students and staff presented the “Be Kind” garden project to the Bay Shore Union Free School District board, saying the project grew from an after‑school Garden Club into a wider school and community effort.
The presenters said the project aims to teach sustainability, stewardship and leadership through hands‑on gardening, art and peer mentoring. “At Mary G, we promise to help our Earth, school and community,” student Amelia said during the presentation.
Miss Lentini, the STEAM instructional specialist at Mary G Clarkson, and Miss…
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