Ms. Kochan's third grade class and Ms. Campo's first grade class celebrated their writing. Students read selected writing pieces to each other and commented positively on the writing elements used. Students made some new friends and shared some wonderful stories. … [Read more...] about Writing Celebrations
Teaching About the Holidays
In order to teach students about different cultures and traditions, we do recognize holidays celebrated in December like Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. We also discuss other holidays like Diwali and the Chinese New Year throughout the year. Our first grade students participate in a thematic unit about geography and holidays celebrated around the world and students learn about giving to others through our Mitten Tree. Students also learn about the Festival of Lights and play dreidel. The units of study and school activities will expose children to secular experiences in order to develop an … [Read more...] about Teaching About the Holidays
EZRide Presentation
The RPD arranged with EZ Ride for a pedestrian safety class for our students. Students learned about crossing at the crosswalk, being visible and paying attention to traffic. Thank you to EZ Ride for bringing this program to our school. … [Read more...] about EZRide Presentation
First Graders Read to Preschoolers
Ms. Monochello's reading students made books following the pattern used in Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Students made their own Good Night stories and read them to the preschoolers during snack time. … [Read more...] about First Graders Read to Preschoolers
Learning about the Diwali
Some of our students celebrate Diwali. We learned about some of the customs of this holiday and lit a candle to symbolize the occasion! First grade studies Diwali as part of their thematic unit on holidays around the world in December. … [Read more...] about Learning about the Diwali