To celebrate the conclusion of their class novel, Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, Mrs. Cirilli-Percontino’s 4th-grade classroom hosted their very own "Wishing Day!" Just like Red, the wise oak narrator, students explored the power of community, empathy, and hope. This classroom activity is a powerful vehicle that incorporates the 6 competencies of PORG. The competency of Character is at the core of the activity. By reading Wishtree, students analyze themes of empathy, inclusion, and kindness. Drafting their own wishes allows them to reflect on their personal values, their aspirations for … [Read more...] about Wishing Together: A Wishtree Experience

Over 130 students were recognized for demonstrating good character at the annual Pierrepont Pride Breakfast.  Thank you to the Pierrepont PTA for providing the delicious food our students! These outstanding students always make Pierrepont School proud. [Read more...] about Pierrepont Pride Breakfast

Our 4th graders recently embarked on an exciting journey into the world of Greek mythology! Each student researched a Greek god, goddess, or hero, and created an informative poster to showcase their learning. They then presented their projects to their classmates, sharing fascinating facts and stories from ancient Greece. This project highlighted our PORG characteristic of communication as students used both written and oral language to effectively share their knowledge with an audience. Through researching, organizing information, creating visual displays, and presenting confidently, … [Read more...] about 4th Grade Journey of Greek Mythology

Our young engineers put their problem-solving skills to the test during our "Build a Flashlight" STEM activity! Students explored how electrical energy travels through a circuit as they created mini flashlights using LEDs, button batteries, and aluminum foil. Along the way, they learned about the parts of a battery, discovered how circuits work, and saw firsthand why an on-off switch is so useful. This hands-on project highlighted many of our PORG qualities. Students demonstrated critical thinking and perseverance as they worked through failed attempts and adjusted their designs to light … [Read more...] about “Build a Flashlight” STEM activity

Pierrepont School 4th graders utilized their research and presentation skills to create a living wax museum.  Students created presentation boards and dressed as their chosen figures for parent and family visitors who were invited to the event.  Our students did a great job to make history come alive! [Read more...] about Living Wax Museum