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Halloween
On Friday, October 31, students will be permitted to come to school in their costumes all day. There will be no need for students to change into their costumes at lunch time. We will also sponsor a costume contest recognizing the most original, funniest, and scariest costumes. The Pierrepont PTA is generously sponsoring prizes for the contest winners. In the interest of safety, please be sure to design your child’s costume so that it will allow him or her to move safely throughout the building and to engage in instruction throughout the day. We ask that children do not wear masks or hats … [Read more...] about Halloween
5th Grade Culture Fair
On Friday, October 24, our fifth-grade students proudly welcomed their families to the annual Culture Fair! Each student selected a country to research and present, showcasing their learning through colorful displays, traditional artifacts, and fun facts. Guests explored a “world tour” right in our gymnasium! [Read more...] about 5th Grade Culture Fair
Coding Club Designs Pixel Characters
Students in the Coding Club had a special guest! Mr. K, who owns a game design company, came and had students participate in a pixel art activity. They used small blocks to create a pixelated character and created that same character on a pixel art app. [Read more...] about Coding Club Designs Pixel Characters
Planet Amusement Park
Sixth-grade students turned science into an adventure by designing their own amusement parks inspired by the planets in the solar system. Using AI technology, students created imaginative rides that reflected the unique features of each planet. In past years, students had to draw their ideas, but this year AI allowed them to bring their creative visions to life with stunning detail—no artistic experience required. In addition to designing their rides, students calculated each planet’s distance from the sun in astronomical units (AU), gaining a true sense of the vastness of the solar … [Read more...] about Planet Amusement Park