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Volney Elementary School Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

July 7, 2009 Contributor
Held on the students’ final day of elementary school, the ceremony was more about beginnings and futures as Principal Hendrickson encouraged the students to embrace learning as a lifelong activity and strive for greatness. Quoting the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button he said, “It’s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be… I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.”

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Fulton Junior High PBIS Extends To Staff

November 25, 2008 Contributor
</p>Fulton Junior High School staff member Caitlin Demm, (left) was nominated by Amanda Shatrau (right), for creating a positive school environment and going the extra mile to support student success.

As part of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) initiative at Fulton Junior High School, students take time each week to recognize staff members for creating a positive school environment and going the extra mile to support student success.  Staff members are presented with the rewards so that they can see the notes the students write to them.

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National Celebrity Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger Visits Phoenix Schools

November 25, 2008 Contributor
</p> <p>Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, inspiration for the movie Rudy stopped by John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix to offer some words of inspiration and wisdom to students.</p>

Motivational speaker, internationally known celebrity, distinguished author, and inspiration for the movie Rudy, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger stopped by John C. Birdlebough High School (JCB) in Phoenix on November 19th to spread his message of adversity and triumph.

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