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

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

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

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

For the past two weeks second graders participated in an interdisciplinary unit on the election process.  Students brainstormed issues facing them, selected the two most pressing issues (dance party and one week of no homework) and then ran campaigns to have their issue passed!   On Monday the second grade teachers held a political rally where students persuaded the audience to support their cause.  Students shared their research on the topic and their personal views and then tried to excite the audience to vote.  Students were also instructed about listening to different view points and … [Read more...] about Election Excitement Hits Lincoln