Mrs. Monochello and Mrs. Cioffi's reading classes kicked off their Donovon's Word Jar novel study by reading The Boy Who Loved Words. The students used context clues to determine new vocabulary words . … [Read more...] about Word Study
Exploring Number Equations
First graders balanced equations using number balances. The students then created a number sentence based on the numbers balanced on the beam. Students were exploring algebra without even knowing it! … [Read more...] about Exploring Number Equations
Mystery Baker
Ms. LaSpisa's class had a mystery reader, Ms. Saleh, come in and show the students how to decorate a cake using fondant animal shapes. The student bakers were able to contribute to the class cake and used adjectives to write about their dream cake. … [Read more...] about Mystery Baker
Parent Academy Hosts Bar Modeling Workshop
Ms. Egar-Smith, a second grade teacher at Lincoln School, reviewed the bar modeling strategy with parents of students in elementary school. Ms. Egar-Smith reviewed the steps needed to solve a problem and then guided parents as they used bar models to solve word problems. The Parent Academy is hosting its next event at Washington School on December 4th at 8:30 a.m. This workshop will be focused on building independence and resiliency in students in grades K-3. … [Read more...] about Parent Academy Hosts Bar Modeling Workshop
Honoring Veterans
Lincoln's second graders placed flags outside the front of the school to honor our veterans. … [Read more...] about Honoring Veterans