Griggs Primary Celebrates International Dot Day – Aldine ISD

On September 15, Griggs Primary School celebrated International Dot Day, a world occasion impressed by the youngsters’s ebook, “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. The day encourages college students to embrace creativity, braveness, and collaboration.

This yr marked the fourth annual celebration at Griggs EC/PK/Okay School. 

“It’s a beautiful thing for the children at this early age to realize what they do matters,” mentioned Principal Sherree Johnson. “No matter if they are not excelling as fast as others, just as long as they are trying, they will eventually reach their highest potential.”

To have a good time, college students painted portraits of dots, which have been displayed all through the campus to showcase their creativity. Students and employees have been additionally inspired to put on their most spirited Dot Day apparel.

“I celebrated Dot Day by making my own shirt all by myself,” mentioned Isaac, a scholar.

Storytime

Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney and different district leaders participated within the festivities by visiting lecture rooms and studying “The Dot” aloud to college students. 

International Dot Day Video

Kara Cooper, the knowledge literacy specialist on the college, said, “International Dot Day encourages students to take a chance and believe in themselves.”

According to internationaldotday.org, over 34 million individuals have celebrated International Dot Day since 2011, making it a world motion of self-expression.