5th grade cheer squad doing cheer in front of audience in gym

March 5 was MED's fourth Effective School Assembly of the school year, during which we celebrated our students and their collective achievement in class. March's theme was "Compassion."

We gave out several awards for outstanding effort, participation and behavior:

Golden Paintbrush for art - Mrs. Rudat's class

Golden Library Book for library - Mrs. Howard's class

Golden Tambourine for music - Ms. McCullough's class

Golden Sneaker award for physical education - Mrs. Ronca and Mrs. Murray's classes

Golden Trashcan for the cleanest classroom - Mrs. Baskiewicz's class

Golden Cafeteria Tray for lunch - Mr. Botsford's class

Golden Whistle for recess - Ms. Flanagan's class

girl holding certificate posing with family membersDean of Students' Award for Outstanding Character - Edith Parillo

girl holding certificate posing with mom and dadPrincipal's Award for Outstanding Character - McKinley Fisher