Chatterton School

A little rain couldn’t dampen the Chatterton School spirit as they celebrated the International Day of Happiness on March 20.

At the start of the day, all classrooms surprised their students with a morning of play.

“Each class set up board games, puzzles, Legos, pretend play, arts and crafts, and more,” explained Principal Dana Bermas.

They then pivoted from decorating the sidewalks outside of the building to creating their artful messages inside on giant rolls of chalkboard paper. Students used chalk to craft positive words and images on signs that will be later displayed in the school.

Additionally, at the start of the day, all classrooms surprised their students with a morning of play.

“The goal of the day was to promote positive social development through social interaction and communication, reduce stress and increase emotional regulation through opportunities for play, as well as fostering students’ critical thinking skills and creativity,” Bermas added.

Click here to view the Chatterton Paves Path of Positivity on Happiness Day slideshow.