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Knapp Forest Elementary highlights ‘pride packs,’ early-bird recess and student community initiatives
Summary
Knapp Forest Elementary leaders told the Forest Hills Board about longstanding traditions and new initiatives—monthly multigrade 'pride packs' and a 15-minute early-bird recess—to strengthen student belonging, integrate SEL, and support cross-grade interaction.
Knapp Forest Elementary principal Lisa Rodell and school supervisor Ross Gelder presented an instructional highlight on April 20, telling the Forest Hills Board of Education about school traditions and recent initiatives aimed at increasing student belonging.
Rodell said the school relies on traditions such as the annual hawk walk, author visits, art night and classroom buddies to build community.…
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