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SEBRING -- Sebring schools Thursday kicked off a two-day Welcome Back event that is a departure from typical first day of school activities. "Be the Extraordinary!" was the theme that guided icebreakers, enrichment activities, games and discussion groups to focus on the social and emotional health of students as well as develop their confidence and leadership skills. The Welcome Back event will continue today with Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Stations.
"Opening day is very unique here at Sebring McKinley," said Principal Brian Clark. "Over the summer, our staff has put in tremendous amounts of time, energy and creativity to provide a unique experience for every student. Our focus is to give them an opportunity right out of the gates to connect with one another and our staff in a way that's not always possible in a traditional classroom setting."
This year's theme is centered around the movie, Dolphin Tale, with the tagline, "Be the Extraordinary!"
"Our students will invest in the themes of the movie by choosing a design to create their own unique painting, centered around facing adversity, overcoming life's challenges, and being extraordinary in critical moments," said Clark.
B.L. Miller Elementary School also enjoyed an action-packed day of enrichment activities and games, focusing on setting expectations and establishing a welcoming environment.