Plano ISD: SEL Kindness Card 2020 Contest Winner & Finalists

Press release from Plano Independent School District:

Update, February 3, 2021 January 20, 2021

The contest finalists and winner were recognized for excellence by the Plano ISD Board of Trustees at the February 2 meeting. Students attended the recognition via Zoom and displayed their artwork for the trustees and viewing audience. Students finalists received $50 awards and the winner, Yaru Ding received a $100 award from the Plano Education Foundation. Find out more about the Education Foundation.

(left) Kindergarten-2nd grade finalist Vaishnavi Navapandian, Wells Elementary; (middle) 3rd-5th grade finalist and contest winner Yaru Ding, Skaggs Elementary; (right) 6-8th grade finalist Eva Cao, Rice Middle School; and not pictured 9-12th grade finalist Angelina Yang, Jasper High School.

Beyond the monetary award, each finalists received a supply of note cards. These printed kindness cards featuring inspiring student artwork are used by the superintendent and board of trustees for district communications.

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