Barcroft Elementary’s Day of Service
One of Communities in Schools Five Basic principles is to provide students with a chance to give back to peers and community. Involving young students in service projects helps them see themselves as agents in solving societal problems. It is an empowering act to give back, and it helps children value themselves as active and engaged citizens who can make a difference. It also generates character traits such as responsibility, leadership, and compassion. Barcroft Elementary participated in the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 2018. This nation-wide day of tribute to those who serve and protect our communities afforded [...]