Katonah Elementary Names 5th Graders KES Student Leaders

From the Katonah-Lewisboro School District

Katonah Elementary School students, decked out in purple T-shirts, ended thefirst week of school with a special assembly.

The year’s first Sharing Assembly included a visit from Buddy the Bulldog, who entered to loud cheers of “Buddy! Buddy!”

The school also feted students and teachers with birthdays in September and called upon fifth-graders to embrace their roles as the “student leaders” of the building.

Students applauded enthusiastically to welcome the school’s new staff members and new principal, Cristy Harris, to KES. Fifth-graders led the Pledge of Allegiance and all sang along to a rendition of “My Country ’Tis of Thee.” Assistant Principal Terry Costin also recognized several groups of students. Buses 1, 3 and 8 were applauded for their impressive patience while waiting to board during dismissal, and four classes were celebrated for handing in all their paperwork on time.

The assembly concluded with the unveiling of a special banner commemorating the school’s 75th year, and the related word of the month, “celebrate,” was revealed.

PHOTO: Assistant Principal Terry Costin and fifth grade students lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance.