Ms. Demetriades and Mrs. Muller's science class is currently learning about space. Here, their class takes a hands-on approach to determining how large each planet is on a scale, as well as how far away each planet is from the sun. … [Read more...] about Fifth Grade Learns About Space
Fifth Grade STEM
5th grade students in STEM class design a mechanical ROBO arm to lift objects that differ in material and size, from a distance of 12 inches away. Students use learned critical and problem solving skills to build, test, and improve their designs. This project is part of the Real World STEM challenges grant, funded by the Rutherford Education Foundation(REF). … [Read more...] about Fifth Grade STEM
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