Central Boulevard Elementary School continued its “Thoughtful Thursday” initiative this month with a heartwarming activity centered on animal rescue awareness. Students across all grade levels learned about the importance of adopting animals from rescue shelters rather than buying them from pet stores.
To support this lesson, students created handmade adoption certificates to be donated to local animal rescues. Younger students colored and decorated pre-designed certificates, while older students had the option to personalize or illustrate their own. The project not only encouraged creativity but also reinforced the importance of compassion and community service.
Thoughtful Thursday takes place on the third Thursday of each month and is a cornerstone of Central Boulevard School’s commitment to character education. Each month features a new theme that inspires students and staff to spread kindness and give back, both within the school and throughout the larger community. Past projects have included making Valentine’s Day cards for veterans and crafting festive New Year’s placemats for local senior citizens.
On these special days, the school is awash in color as students and staff proudly wear shirts bearing the “Thoughtful Thursday” slogan - a visible sign of their shared mission to make a difference.
Through this monthly tradition, Central Boulevard School continues to foster empathy, generosity, and community spirit in its students—one thoughtful act at a time.
