In an effort to prevent bullying through the promotion of compassion, kindness and understanding, Barnum Woods Elementary School celebrated International Stand Up to Bullying Day on Feb. 28.
The day also marked the launch of the school’s Bully Busters Program, an initiative to combat bullying. Fifth-grader Giustina Gentile spearheaded the idea for the Bully Busters Program, as well as a Bully Buster T-shirt contest initiative. The school previously held a drawing contest from Jan. 21 to Feb. 3, and the winning submission was featured on the T-shirts, which were donated by Iavarone Bros.
Fourth-grader Dylan Luciano was the winner of the T-shirt contest, and on International Stand Up to Bullying Day, students and staff wore their Bully Buster T-shirts.
Barnum Woods Elementary, along with Giustina and Dylan, received honorary citations from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, who recognized the school’s and students’ efforts in standing up against bullying.
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