The Academies @ GBDS is a Leader in Me school. Student leadership curriculum and special programs cultivate self esteem, confidence and communication skills. “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” creates a school-wide culture of excellence, accountability and achievement. This week, sixth graders were learning about the habits that “begin with the end in mind” and “synergize” as they attempted to pour water from one can to another without touching the can using only a bicycle rubber tire insert and rope. The students had to work together (synergize) to form a plan in order to reach their goal (begin with the end in mind). To learn more about Academies @ GBDS�visit www.ssnj.org�