Sixth Graders in Mrs. Manocchio & Ms. Levine's ELA classes took to the pavement to express their love of poetry and to celebrate Earth Day. The students have been learning how to write various poem styles, including haiku poetry. They each wrote several haikus and selected their favorite to write in sidewalk chalk outside on the schoolyard blacktop for all their schoolmates to read and enjoy. This was a great opportunity for students to express their appreciation for nature in a creative way and to share their poetry with those around them. Happy writing and … [Read more...] about National Poetry Month & Earth Day 2023
Yearbook Sale – *Three Weeks Left to Order*
There are three weeks left to order the 2022-2023 Pierrepont School yearbook. Orders must be placed by May 8, 2023. … [Read more...] about Yearbook Sale – *Three Weeks Left to Order*
Literacy Fair
Pierrepont School held its 6th annual Literacy Fair. All students in grades 4, 5 and 6 participated. Winners from each homeroom displayed their projects in the Media Center for the whole school to view. Students and staff voted for their favorites, as well as, most creative, best illustrated, and best use of material, to name a few. There will be some winning projects on display at the March Madness event on March 25th.
Micaella Garcia, 4th Grade
Chorus Concert Posters
Students in Ms. Natiello's 5th and 6th grade cycle art classes recently created posters for Pierrepont's Broadway themed spring chorus concert. For their poster illustrations, students chose from a variety of songs that the chorus will be singing, including "For Good" from the musical Wicked and "Castle on a Cloud" from the musical Les Miserables. The posters will be showcased at the chorus concert which will take place on April 4th.
Author Visit
Last week, Jerry Pallotta visited Pierrepont School. Students in all grades enjoyed his presentation, especially learning about how he created his "Who Would Win" series. All students are currently creating their own "Who Win Would" animal battles in library class and this was a great inspiration for those projects!