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St. James Students Create Mural For International Dot Day

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. St. James Elementary students made a mural.

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Students at St. James Elementary School designed dots for a mural celebrating “International Dot Day.”
Students at St. James Elementary School designed dots for a mural celebrating “International Dot Day.” (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)

SMITHTOWN, NY — Did you know that Sunday, Sept. 15, is International Dot Day? International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.

At St. James Elementary School, each student contributed to an art mural celebrating
International Dot Day, the school district announced.

Art teacher Jennifer Kapps-Fleming organized a project where students designed their dot in any
way they wished.

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Inspired by the book "The Dot" by Peter H Reynolds, the children realized having a "can-do" mindset can take you almost anywhere.

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