Mrs. Carrion, Author at Pierrepont School

Brain in Action: Exploring Reaction Time in 4th Grade Science

February 19, 2026 by Mrs. Carrion

In 4th Grade Science, Mrs. Colucci and Barone’s class explored how the brain responds to a stimulus through a hands-on reaction time experiment. Students worked with partners to catch a falling ruler and recorded the centimeter mark where it was caught. This simple activity helped demonstrate how quickly the brain processes visual information and sends signals to the muscles to react. As the ruler dropped, students experienced firsthand how their eyes detected the movement, their brain processed the information, and their hand responded — all in a fraction of a second! The distance the … [Read more...] about Brain in Action: Exploring Reaction Time in 4th Grade Science

February 2026

February 10, 2026 by Mrs. Carrion

We have officially crossed the half way point in the school year! Our students continue to demonstrate growth socially, emotionally, and academically. We enjoyed having our families in for parent teacher conferences. We are a few weeks into our One School One Book initiative and hope all of our families are enjoying the novel A Rover’s Story. If you have not already done so, you can join the Google Classroom for the Media Center to follow along with the reading calendar and to access a variety of activities related to the novel. The homeroom with the most participation in One School One Book … [Read more...] about February 2026

Fifth-Grade Mock Trial

February 2, 2026 by Mrs. Carrion

Fifth-grade gifted and talented students spent the second marking period diving into the world of law and justice by exploring the fundamentals of the legal system. They learned about the roles of attorneys, judges, and jurors, while also studying key concepts like fairness and the importance of evidence. To bring their knowledge to life, these young scholars put on a mock trial for their parents, with their 6th-grade peers serving as the jury. This hands-on experience not only sharpens their critical thinking and public speaking skills but also deepens their understanding of how justice … [Read more...]