Freedom Elementary and Raul Perales Middle School Abrazo Parade for Kindness and Acceptance
Written by admin, Nov 4, 2018, Comments Off
Courtesy Alex Meyer,
(Laredo, Texas)-Freedom Elementary School hosted their first annual PBIS Abrazo Parade, uniting 2 schools towards positive behavior, academic success, social kindness and acceptance of all. Together with Raul Perales Middle School, the campus organized a parade of the combined student bodies and highlighted different clubs and organizations that performed for spectators which included parents and community members.
The parade concluded with an Abrazo between Freedom Elementary 5th grade student Natalie Flores and Raul Perales Middle School 8th grade student Arely Barbosa, who also exchanged spirit sticks symbolizing camaraderie and commitment to working together towards a better future filled with kindness, acceptance, tolerance and love.
Distinguished guests included Rick Rodriguez, UISD Board member and David Gonzalez, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction. Over 1,000 students and 150 faculty and staff members participated in the grand event.
