Fourth-graders in Chris Fishman’s homeroom class at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School created pinwheels to help celebrate the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21...
Spreading Peace with Pinwheels
Fourth-graders in Chris Fishman’s homeroom class at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School created pinwheels to help celebrate the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.
The “Pinwheels for Peace,” as they are being called, were created out of paper, straws, wire, beads and other common materials. Once the pinwheels were created, they lined the property of the Chagrin Falls Intermediate School as a reminder to be accepting and peace-builders in their families, school, community and world.
“They’re really fun to create and watch, but they are also important symbols of our intent to learn tolerance and spread understanding,” said fourth-grade teacher Chris Fishman. “My fondest wish would be that these young students become involved in peace activism for a lifetime, shaping a more humane planet, starting right here at the Chagrin Falls Intermediate School.”
The International Day of Peace idea came about because of Jeremy Gilley. In 1999, he founded an organization called Peace One Day that was focused around the idea of creating an annual day of ceasefire and non-violence. It wasn’t until 2001 when a unanimous vote by the member states of the United Nations agreed with Gilley’s idea and declared Sept. 21 International Day of Peace.
CFMS Students of the Month
The Student of the Month award at Chagrin Falls Middle School acknowledges students for their outstanding performance and rewards them for their efforts. The students were chosen by seventh- and eighth-grade teams to be a “Tiger of the Month.” The students exemplify the Tiger Techniques of Think, Integrity, Grit, Effort and Responsibility. They receive personalized tiger water bottles from the PTO.
Chagrin Falls Middle School September Students of the Month are seventh-graders Eloise Pulte and Owen Adelman and eighth-graders
Greta Westropp and Charlie Bazzone.
Eloise is hardworking, a wonderful participator in class discussions, leads by example and is always encouraging her classmates to do well. Her work ethic is admirable. Her positive attitude and energy are contagious. She is sweet and kind while working hard to achieve. Eloise is a joy to have in Project Lead the Way class. She comes focused and with a smile every day in social studies class. Eloise participates and brings so many ideas to class discussions.
Owen is hardworking and always brings a positive attitude to class. He continuously asks questions, participates in class activities and wants to do well. He is an overall great student. Owen has brought humor to science class, while still completing his work on time. His willingness to participate and ask questions encourages others to do the same. He serves as a wonderful role model for his peers. Owen participates in English class daily and advocates for himself when needed. When his connection was poor one day, he emailed immediately to see what he needed to make up from class. He is also very kind, friendly and easy to work with. Owen has his hand up for discussion all of the time in social studies. His work is completed with thought and detail. Mr. Wujnovich enjoys working with Owen on the football field and looks forward to having him in the Project Lead the Way class later this year.
Greta always brings a positive attitude to class and is a very responsible and hardworking student overall. She can always be counted on to help out others or to set a good example for her peers. She is prepared, asks great questions and is an active class participant in English language arts. Greta personally made over 100 kindness cards last year, she always is willing to jump in and enhance any school-wide event with her enthusiasm and hard work.
Charlie is really a great student; he has a great personality and sense of humor. He is a positive kid who is willing to work hard through challenging concepts with a smile on his face. Charlie is always engaged and willing to participate in class. He is polite and hardworking and has shown to be a very responsible young man. He is attentive, focused and excited about English language arts content. In band, Charlie is very concerned that he does well and has really been working to improve his tone quality.
