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Students at Swarthmore Rutledge Elementary present 'Words Matter' project to school board

Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board · March 25, 2025

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Swarthmore Rutledge Elementary students and Principal Dr. Angela Tuck presented the 'Words Matter' initiative, showcasing student artwork, PBIS activities, and new school branding; board members praised the presentation and upcoming centennial events.

Swarthmore Rutledge Elementary students and Principal Dr. Angela Tuck presented the school's "Words Matter" program to the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board, highlighting classroom initiatives, reading programs and a new school website and logo. Students described art installations, a revived student safety program and plans for Arbor Day and the school's centennial celebration.

"My name is Franny Young, and I'm [a] 5th grader at SRS," student presenter Franny Young told the board as she described a mural project led by local artist Alexis Young. Principal Angela Tuck noted classroom pilot programs including Reveal Math and PBIS, and thanked staff and parent volunteers for supporting student activities. Board members responded with praise: "This really is the highlight of what we do," a board member said, thanking the students for coming.

The presentation also included a student safety leadership item (student RJ Contrati described the revived school safety program) and student-recognition highlights such as Panther Press Keystone Press Awards and the Hi-Q team's state run. The board expressed appreciation and noted the district will feature many of the items in upcoming community events and communications.

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