Fourth grade had some surprise guests recently. As part of a
college admissions assignment, Mr. Connell's eleventh grade English class had
to write an essay about what advice they would give ten-year-olds. What
they wrote was absolutely amazing and showed a great deal of maturity and
thought. Mr. Connell asked them to read their essays to the fourth
graders. The children listened intently and respectfully as the students
presented their essays. They learned that these juniors wished that they
had listened to their parents and teachers more and appreciated them more
earlier in their lives. They told the children that playing video games
too much is a waste of time and can affect their ability to get good grades,
and that they didn't need to wait until they were in high school to start
thinking about making good grades. It was a special moment in our school
year and the fourth graders appreciate them taking the time to share their
wonderful advice.
Thanks, Mr. Connell and Mrs. Garrett!
