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Girls Group - “What emotion or feeling are you showing up with today?” Using an awareness meter to gauge their impact on us and our day. Following up with a mind-body connection practice to understand how these feelings manifest physically as well!

She pulled it off! Christine Dragone thank you for planning such a successful “reverse parade.” So many emotions experienced at once, but I wouldn’t have wanted to spend this pandemic Friday in any other way. Thank you to our Willets Road School families for coming! #ewlearns

Why we need to talk to kids about race and racism. strivingparent.com/2020/05/29/the…

Black students are disproportionately disciplined, which diminishes their ability to perform. Nationally, they make up 15.5% of the student body but 39% of suspensions ...

Learn more about the racial gaps on Long Island and how they impact Long Island’s economy, here: This is Nassau: Black Economic Equity Report - nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter….

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Friday Thoughts...

Virtual orientation meeting w Raquel Rossi and Christine Dragone learning about 5th grade Willets Road School. Excited to move up to middle school! 🏫 #ewlearns #communityoflearners

Visited fourth graders North Side School with some Willets Road School Welcomers to discuss transition! Nothing can replace meeting these faces in person, but there was so much joy in making this happen. Thanks for having us Monica Gibson 🤗Christine Dragone #ewlearns

It was a beautiful day for a graduation!! Congratulations to all 7th graders! Willets Road School will miss you! Good luck at The Wheatley School !! East Williston UFSD Christine Dragone Dr. Danielle Gately #ewlearns

TY Melinda Gomez for giving me something to do on this rainy afternoon! Amazing PD on Google slides! Can’t stop working on my google classroom banner!! Love learning from one another!! #ewlearns East Williston UFSD Willets Road School @artsmart64 @HomerKaren Raquel Rossi Natalie Brew

Thanks for coming in today Raquel Rossi, Mr. Stander and Mr. Cogliano! Students are always happy to see you! #ewlearns Willets Road School

What Wellness was all about today! Nature, laughter, community - Can’t think of three better ways to practice wellness for ourselves. Welcome to the family “Jerry” 😂 Christine Dragone Willets Road School

Day 1: I was nominated by Kristin Kandel 🖤 For 7 days I will post a photo in the life of an educator without explanation and will nominate someone else to take the challenge. Today I nominate Christine Dragone - our resilient leader, doing it with grace one day at a time!

It’s always a blast when Raquel Rossi comes in to talk about feelings, emotions, and coping strategies! #ewlearns Thanks Tom Percival for amazing stories that lead these important conversations!

Nice to see some of our Willets Road School students in action on our way out from LGBTQ Support and Allies Club! Loni Stein Christine Dragone East Williston UFSD

Fantastic PD with Raquel Rossi given by Jeannie Gainsburg, author of “The Savvy Ally”. So much to take away. Looking forward to putting the work in! “Being an ally is an ongoing journey.” #ewlearns East Williston UFSD Willets Road School Christine Dragone 🏳️‍🌈

LGBTQ+ Support and Allies Club Founders! Raquel Rossi and I are so incredibly proud of these strong,insightful,passionate leaders. Year 1️⃣ closed with the presentation of certificates + pins. Here’s to year 2️⃣! Christine Dragone Willets Road School East Williston UFSD Dr. Danielle Gately #ewlearns 🏳️‍🌈

A MUST READ! The power to know your body in connection or disconnection with your mind is so powerful. While Biles may have originally sought to inspire through another win, her demonstration of acting on her needs is one all the more powerful💛🤸🏻‍♀️ washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic…