Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School’s student body got excited for a year full of positivity when the Advisory program kicked off in style on Sept. 4.“The purpose of this assembly is not only to get pumped for the school year, but to get pumped for each other,” said Assistant Principal Michael Plotkin.
A number of eighth-grade students spoke with their peers about the theme for this year’s program, “I am,” encouraging the students to reflect on the type of person they are and the type of person they wish to become.
Each grade and all of the school’s administrators, faculty and staff were recognized and applauded at the assembly before the Croton-Harmon tiger made an appearance.
Following the assembly, students gathered in their Advisory classes to begin discussions about the year’s theme and participate in team-building activities. The theme of “I am” will continue during Advisory meetings throughout the year to allow students the opportunity to explore essential questions such as “How do my beliefs influence how I see the world?” and “How do I deal with setbacks, achieve my goals and stay optimistic?”
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