DLEACS hosted an in-school assembly in honor of Black History Month. Lower grades students sang songs and recited poetry. Eighth-grade students paid homage to African-American culture through dance, and an electrifying performance dedicated to Micheal Jackson gave tribute to his legacy. 

Creativity is at the heart of all our students' artistic presentations. It helps pupils deal with the complexity of language and develop strategies to deal with the unexpected. Seventh-grade teacher, Mrs. Scamardella teaches young minds to develop their creativity as an imprecise science. This cognitive model encourages children to own their work.

At the assembly, Mrs. Scamardella's student, an emerging young poet, Claire Volcimus wrote and read a dramatic poem. Thought-provoking performances were also given by Mr. Rodriquez's seventh-grade scholars. They recited selections from Invictus. Nelson Mandela recited the poem to other prisoners while incarcerated at Robben Island prison, and was empowered by its message of self-mastery. "We still are captains of our souls" continues to resonate with audiences today. 

Thank you goes to Ms. Whyte, and the faculty and teachers who worked to produce the assembly.

See photos of the Black History Program here.