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Gardner Manor introduces "Mini Marauders" leadership program for fifth-graders
Summary
Gardner Manor educators presented a new fifth-grade leadership program that establishes safety patrols, a Kindness Squad and volunteer-credit tracking; students already have led a coat drive and plan fundraising including a May 10 car wash.
At a Bay Shore Union Free School District work session, Gardner Manor educators introduced the Mini Marauders, a leadership program for fifth‑grade students that pairs student-led safety patrols with a kindness and volunteer program. The presenters said the initiative aims to give students leadership experience, encourage school- and community-focused volunteering, and build a pipeline of trained student leaders for middle school and beyond.
The program was described by two teachers, Ms. Jackson and Ms. Pate, who said students apply and are vetted by a staff sponsor; meetings are held twice a month before school so participation does not conflict with other activities. "The Mini Marauders is an initiative that is designed to empower fifth grade students at Gardner Manor," Ms. Jackson said, explaining…
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