Arrival/ Dismissal Students will enter through the gym door facing Vreeland Avenue or through the side door, which faces West Pierrepont Avenue between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The drop off lane will be available on Vreeland Ave. and Montross. Please note this new drop off lane as recommended by the RPD.   Parents are encouraged to use the drop off lane on Vreeland Ave. Remember parents cannot park or watch children walk into the building in the drop off lane. If parents want to walk their child to the door, watch their child enter the building, or give one last hug, then use street … [Read more...] about First Days of School Information

Many parents ask me how they can keep their children's skills on grade level over the summer.   I strongly encourage parents to have their children do some academic work 30-40 minutes a day for five days a week.   Parents should not have young learners complete work all at once, but break it into sections.   I try to infuse skills into my son's everyday activities.   Here is what I do as a mother:  discuss fractions while measuring ingredients for a fun treat, estimate distance the ball traveled while playing outside, skip counting in the car, math fact flash cards races and one skills sheet a … [Read more...] about Promoting Summer Engagement

At the end of the year all students participated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) units.  Teachers planned science units that integrated the four STEM themes.  First grade students reexamined fairy tales from a scientist's point of view while second graders worked on a theme based on Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.  All students enjoyed these engaging activities. … [Read more...] about STEM

Thank you for attending the K Parent Orientation meeting last night. I hope you found the evening informative.   Attached is a PDF of the presentation.   Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me after July 1, 2014. … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Orientation