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Stanley Takes A Stand Against Bullying
Students signed a pledge and wore black on No Name Calling Day, celebrated across the state on Wednesday.
Information for this article was submitted by Stanley School Principal Pamela Angelakis.
Elsie, Katherine and Isaiah signed the No Name Calling banner at .
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So did Jake, Gigi and Kyle.
Indeed, every student at Stanley signed the banner on Wednesday — No Name Calling Day.
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Schools throughout Massachusetts recognized the day as part of the anti-bullying legislation supported by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Deval Patrick in May 2010.
Stanley kids took the pledge a step further by wearing black clothes, signifying their effort to Black Out Bullying.
The black clothing and signatures reflect the students' commitment to combatting bullying not just on Wednesday but each day of the year.
In addition, students gave out "Pats On The Back" to fellow students and staff thanking them for kindnesses.
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