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Learning to Make a Difference

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Bellport Middle School seventh grade students recently celebrated Civics Day by presenting to their peers, principals and distinguished guests research projects that aim to make a positive impact within their school and community.

Each student team presented an issue they researched, the root causes of the problem at hand, results of the surveys rendered to peers, policies in place that affect each issue and a plan for action. Project topics included providing healthy snacks in vending machines in the school’s cafeteria, revamping the school’s cellphone and field trip policies, and cyberbullying.

Delivering the keynote address at the event were Legislators Jim Mazzarella and Doug Smith. Both politicians spoke to the students about the importance of researching and finding solutions to problems.

Date Added: 6/23/2022