LENOX, Mass. — Principal Brenda Kelley recently led Morris Elementary students, staff, and families in multiple celebratory events, including the second annual Veterans' Day Wave parade, World Kindness Day, and a Ruby Bridges Walk to School.

 

On Thursday, Nov. 3, Morris Elementary students, staff, and community members gathered on West St. for a parade in recognition of Veterans' Day. Veterans from across Berkshire County drove past while Morris students waved American flags and cheered them on from the sidelines.

 

The school also celebrated World Kindness Day on Monday, Nov. 13. The day was created in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement to create a kinder world by inspiring individuals and nations toward greater kindness.

 

Morris Elementary students — Grades Pre-K through 5 — celebrated the day by writing and sending cards with encouraging words to the seniors at the Lenox Community Center.

 

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Morris Elementary joined schools and students across the country to participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. About 60 students, parents, staff, as well as dogs, met at Lilac Park at 8 a.m. to walk to school together. Students carried a banner, and because it was also the 50th day of school, many kids wore poodle skirts and tights as worn in the 1950s.

 

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day was established by the Ruby Bridges Foundation to recognize and honor Bridges' legacy, continue the conversation she started, and take part in activism to eradicate racism and all forms of bullying.

 

"We've had some wonderful things to celebrate here at Morris Elementary as of late, and we are all very happy at the turnout of each of these events," said Principal Kelley. "It was amazing to see our students light up while honoring our veterans, learning about the importance of kindness, and coming together to recognize the legacy of Ruby Bridges. Thank you to everyone who helped organize these three events!"