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Joyce Valenza

Senior Bulletin Board
May 11, 2008

A May bulletin board tradition emerged several years ago.

The idea was for seniors to share their plans for next year using a kind of bulletin board grafitti with index cards.

The first year these cards began simply with the name of a school or branch of military service or plans for work. With their AP tests nearly done and their work loading lightening, students welcomed this little activity with gusto.

The tradition quickly morphed into a friendly competition. Students compare their cards and tear up those they deem unworthy of display. As a craft activity, you could see the nostalgia it evoked. The color pencils, the crayons, the markers, took these students back to the fun of elementary school.

The board's not yet up, but here's a peek into the preparation.

Posted by Joyce Valenza on May 11, 2008 | Comments (3)

May 11, 2008
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mrsdurff commented:

We are doing this one in our school because of your suggestion-our bulletin board titls is Take over the World! The first card returned is really two cards made to open and very creative! Thanks for a wonderful idea!!

May 11, 2008
In response to: Senior Bulletin Board
Lesley Edwards commented:

I too used your idea last year and it was a big hit. We call ours "Seyhawks Leaving the Nest". The kids can't wait for this year's version.

May 12, 2008
In response to: Senior Bulletin Board
joycevalenza commented:

Wow! Glad the idea helped, especially at the elementary level, Lisa! I forgot I wrote about this before. It's just been such fun.