Baldwin Union Free School District Pays Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Schools Celebrate His Legacy Through Various Activities
Across Baldwin Union Free School District, students celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in numerous ways through artwork, readings, writings, and virtual assemblies.
The Brookside Elementary School’s “Character Club” organized a school-wide assembly to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The club conducted a virtual read aloud, shared famous quotes, and asked students to complete a heart sharing how they can show love to the world. The hearts were displayed as the word “LOVE” in the gym.
Students at Lenox Elementary School created a mural to honor Dr. King. Each child worked on a piece of the mural and wrote a word or message that connected to Dr. King’s vision. They also worked in groups to interpret one of his famous quotes and then rewrote it in their own words.
Steele Elementary School students read and responded to daily quotes that taught about the importance of equality, leadership, and tolerance. Students also drew and wrote about ways they will make the world a more beautiful and peaceful place.
The Baldwin Middle School character-education program, “Project Wisdom,” held a dedication week in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Messages and recognition served to celebrate the character and his legacy. Students were charged with reflecting upon how their choices and decisions can keep Dr. King's legacy alive each day of the year and how everyone can be inspired to continue building as Dr. King described, “The beloved community.”
Students in Baldwin High School’s School2Career Program were invited to attend a virtual day of community service presented by Molloy College, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Max Renner. The students who attended the event shared that they were happy to be a part of the virtual experience and that they had the opportunity to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy.
District-wide activities commemorating Dr. King will continue through February for Black History month.