Allentown, PA (May 5, 2016) On Tuesday, May 10, McKinley Elementary School will host their 2nd annual Leadership Day for their students from 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event is part of their Leader In Me school program. It represents the culmination of McKinley student’s talents and leadership skills that have been cultivated throughout the year.
“This day is all about THEM,” states McKinley Principal Scott Cole. “It’s an opportunity for the students to showcase their own work in their own words in a way that makes them proud. It’s a true celebration of our students’ accomplishments.”
The Leader in Me program is a whole school transformation process that is aligned with building skills in leadership, responsibility, accountability, problem solving, creativity, communications, and teamwork. The program teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.
McKinley Elementary School is located at 1124 W Turner Street in Allentown.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
www.allentownsd.org
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
