Mrs. Philp and Mrs. Smith's fifth grade classes have been reading Wonder. On Friday, however, they read with a twist. The students partnered and read to one another using flashlights. Shades downs, lights out, and sitting comfortably about the room, the students enjoyed partner reading and discussing Wonder. … [Read more...] about Flashlight Friday
Sixth Grade Egypt Projects
The students in Mrs. Bongiovanni's social studies class have been researching about ancient Egypt. Students researched about specific people, such as King Tut or Menes II; ways of life, such as housing and religion, and other elements of ancient Egypt's culture. Groups created artifacts that represent their research and gave oral presentations explaining their chosen topics. Students took a museum tour of the different artifacts created by the class. Some of these artifacts included different types of clothing and jewelry, religious relics, and housing layouts. … [Read more...] about Sixth Grade Egypt Projects
Rachel’s Challenge Visits Lincoln School
Pierrepont School implemented Rachel’s Challenge in September 2013. Since then, students in grades 4,5,and 6 have had the opportunity to join our club, Friends of Rachel (FOR). The program helps stimulate academic achievement and social-emotional learning by focusing on the connection between students, faculty and staff. The Friends of Rachel’s Club has been meeting after school to develop programs that promote kindness in the school community. This year the students took a trip to Lincoln School to implement “Operation Beautiful” The FOR created 400 post-it notes with positive, uplifting … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Challenge Visits Lincoln School
Fourth Grade Social
Thank you to the Pierrepont School PTA for sponsoring a Halloween themed social for the fourth grade. It was a great night with a DJ, photo booth, game stations, and face painting. The students really enjoyed the popcorn and cotton candy machines. Batman and Wonder Woman even made a guest appearance. A great time was had by all! … [Read more...] about Fourth Grade Social
REF Raffle Winner
Rutherford Education Foundation sponsored their yearly raffle in order to fundraise for our schools and their students. The top prize was two NY Giants tickets. Students and staff throughout the district were encouraged to buy the chances. When the chances were drawn, Pierrepont's own fifth-grade teacher, Margit Smith and her husband Gary, were the lucky winners! What a nice surprise for our school as well as Mrs. Smith's class. They were there when Mrs. Christine Eustice handed over the tickets on the REF's behalf. Everyone was a winner; the students, Mrs. Smith and REF. Now, go Giants! [Read more...] about REF Raffle Winner