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YCSD Students and Staff Embrace The Dot

On September 14th, York County School Division joined educators around the world in celebration of International Dot Day. International Dot Day was inspired by Peter H. Reynolds children's story, The Dot. Students are encouraged to "make their mark" by simply starting with a dot and expanding creatively on that simple mark. Seaford Elementary believes each one of their students will leave "their mark" and they were encouraged to explore their creativity on this unique day. Mrs. Stratton's 5th grade class made their dots into headbands - as a way to let our school and community know about International Dot Day. Yorktown Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day by dressing in dots, by teachers reading, The Dot, by forming a giant Dot with the entire school participating, and by students making their own mark through various creative art, dance, and music activities .

Students and Staff of Waller Mill Elementary Fine Arts Magnet concluded a week-long celebration and awareness of International Dot Day by creating their very own school dot. "Capturing the power of the caring teacher, The Dot demonstrates how someone who encourages students to explore their unique gifts can impact their entire lives," said author Peter Reynolds. In addition, students participated in grade-level activities inspired by The Dot.

In preparation for International Dot Day, YMS and CFA students, faculty and staff were invited to make their mark and sign a dot during lunches on Monday, September 10. On Friday, September 14, the assembled dots, too many to count, were displayed on a banner stating: "Connecting the dots @ YMS; Together we make a difference." The YMS Dot Day activity was coordinated by reading teacher Julie Collins and school librarian Donna Myers.

A group of excited first graders from Mrs. Berger's first grade class at Coventry Elementary School Skyped with students from Mrs. Barnett's 12th grade English class to celebrate International Dot Day by reading "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds.