The students in Mrs. Podolanczuk & Ms. Hetzel's 3rd grade class recently visited a school bulletin board display that focused on our school goals of Social and Emotional Learning. Students were asked to reflect on what it meant to be responsible for one's words, actions, attitudes, choices and successes, in their writing journals. Once finished, each student looked into the mirrors on display and whispered their promise to be responsible for the goals posted on the Bulletin Board. … [Read more...] about Meet the Person Responsible for Your . . .
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
How can you tell if a book is fiction or non-fiction? Students in Ms. Krawiec's class learned characteristics of each text. Then, students went on a magazine scavenger hunt to find both types of books. Ask us how we can tell them apart! … [Read more...] about Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Mystery Science
Mrs. DeVita's Third Grade class explores fossils in a Mystery Science lesson. … [Read more...] about Mystery Science
Writing Workshop
This week Ms. Catalano's class had their first writing workshop! The class was very excited to tell their stories. Ask your child what he/she wrote about. … [Read more...] about Writing Workshop
Flexible Seating
Students in Ms. Hetzel and Mrs. Podolanczuk's 3rd grade class are thrilled to be using the new flexible seating that is part of their classroom this year! Thanks to a grant from the Rutherford Education Foundation, students are enjoying newly shaped tables, bean bag chairs, a variety of wobble stools, standing areas and pillows to make their learning experience more enjoyable and productive. Watch Video … [Read more...] about Flexible Seating