BRANFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOHN B. SLINEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOHN B. SLINEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
23 Eades St, Branford, CT 06405 203-481-5386
The JBS Cultural Celebration Event organized by the staff and the PTA, drew a significant turnout. Families enthusiastically shared their diverse cultural heritage, offering a delightful variety of traditional foods. Additionally, various groups were invited to showcase dance performances representing their unique heritages. JBS proudly teamed up with the American Heart Association this year. Together, students successfully raised $2,737.39 through the Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge program. Students were thrilled to contribute to such an important initiative and relished the opportunity to explore various strategies for maintaining healthy lifestyles all while contributing to a good cause. Bringing back the Safety Patrol for fourth grade not only provided an opportunity for students to grasp the importance of helping others and carrying out the Sliney Pledge, it also allowed them to actively demonstrate these principles by greeting their friends every morning as they entered the school.
United Way readers visited classrooms, reading stories aloud to students of all grade levels. This provided a wonderful chance for community members to be a part of the school and share their passion for reading.
In March 2024, JBS had the pleasure of hosting Heidi, the Yale Public Safety Dog, for a visit. Heidi spreads smiles and joy throughout the Yale community, bringing comfort to students, staff, and residents of New Haven on a daily basis.
Successful PTA events like the Someone Special Dance, Ice Cream Social, Art Show and Fall Festival have proven to be excellent opportunities for families to come together, fostering community bonds, creating lasting memories, and building friendships.
“At John B. Sliney Elementary School, we foster an environment where every moment spent with each student holds value, recognizing that these interactions shape the educational journey of our students.” - Dr. Maria Clark, Principal 19
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