Smithtown Elementary third and fourth graders, under the guidance of fourth grade teacher and instructional specialist, Christine Pitrelli, have started a Pay It Forward Club as a way to carry out the principles of The Smithtown Promise and give back to our school community as difference makers.
“Helping students in our building learn about the different principles of The Smithtown Promise helps promote a positive climate,” Smithtown Elementary School Principal, Dr. Mary-Ellen Kakalos said. “We also have had student announcers relate the principles to their own lives and then share these examples over the morning announcements.”
The students have even begun to relate The Smithtown Promise to SEL’s motto, “Smithtown Spirit, Learners for Life. Together we belong. We’re Smithtown EL strong!”
Read more about The Smithtown Promise HERE