The third grader students in Ms. Cioffi's, Ms. Monochello's and Ms. Risoli’s reading classes studied the RMS Titanic. The students read non-fiction texts to build background knowledge of the ship and causes associated with its sinking. Students complemented their research by reading the historical fiction book Tonight on the Titanic. Students became engrossed with this topic and created interesting projects associated with the Titanic. … [Read more...] about Cross Curricular Connections Made with Titanic Unit
Grade 3 Visits the Meadowlands Environmental Center
Third graders visited the Meadowlands Environmental Center with their classroom and science teachers. The students explored the salt marsh habitat in connection with their studies of water. … [Read more...] about Grade 3 Visits the Meadowlands Environmental Center
Third Graders Start PARCC Testing
Our third graders will be busy taking PARCC LA assessment starting on May 7 and the Math assessment starting on May 11. Please be courteous entering and leaving the building as our students are showing how smart they are. Students do best when they get a good night's rest, arrive on time and have a healthy breakfast and snack. Students can use their mindfulness work to refocus and reset during the assessment. We know our third graders to do their best! … [Read more...] about Third Graders Start PARCC Testing
First Grade Visits AMNH
First graders visited AMNH thanks to a family who works with the museum. The students and parents enjoyed this special day learning about ocean life, the Amazon , and dinosaurs. … [Read more...] about First Grade Visits AMNH
Thank You, Ms. Winand and Ms.Huelbig
Some of our students recognized Ms. Winand and Ms. Huelbig for Administrative Assistants' Day. Our administrative assistants had a big smile as they read some of their cards. There is nothing like a homemade card to show you care. Thank you, Ms. Eileen and Ms. Michelle, for all you do each and every day to make our school run. You make calls, find treasure boxes for teeth, answer parental questions, fix broken jackets, tie sneakers, keep a sick child company, and remind us all of where we are supposed to be! Happy Administrative Assistant Day! … [Read more...] about Thank You, Ms. Winand and Ms.Huelbig