Students at the Carrabec Community School head out of class on May 31 for the weekend under painted slogans of encouragement to come to school.
Carrabec Community School Principal Tom Desjardins shows off gear he uses as a school crossing guard recently when not administering the school, socializing with students and visiting students' homes to speak with parents about getting their kids to school.
Carrabec Community School principal and crossing guard Tom Desjardins waves to his students as they depart the Carrabec Community School on May 31. One of the strategies the principal uses to get kids to come to school is to build positive relationships with them and their families.
Carrabec Community School principal and crossing guard Tom Desjardins waves to his students as they depart the Carrabec Community School on May 31. One of the strategies the principal uses to get kids to come to school is to build positive relationships with them and their families.
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