Pierrepont School

Pierrepont School
70 East Pierrepont Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
201-438-7675

4th Graders Tackle Climate Solutions in STEAM Challenge

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4th grade G&T students participated in CIC, an international STEAM program for grades 3-12 that guides students through the creation of climate change solutions while developing storytelling and video production skills. This unit and competition developed a range of skills, including: leadership, video production, storytelling, critical thinking, digital media literacy, team building, research, project management, interdisciplinary approaches, creative problem solving, and environmental literacy. We had some amazing videos and are very proud of all the hard work the 4th graders put … [Read more...] about 4th Graders Tackle Climate Solutions in STEAM Challenge

Exploring Ancient India Through Rangoli Art

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Ms. Mann's 6th-grade class explored the vibrant tradition of Rangoli art while studying Ancient India. Typically made out of sand and flowers, Ms. Mann's students used coffee filters and makers to make these elaborate designs. Using mathematics, students carefully folded paper to create symmetrical designs, applying concepts of geometry and patterns. This hands-on activity brought the artistic achievements of Ancient India to life. In addition to Rangoli, students also examined other significant contributions of the civilization, including advancements in mathematics, science, and … [Read more...] about Exploring Ancient India Through Rangoli Art

Chain Reaction Creations!

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Students in Mrs. Colucci’s & Mrs. Barone’s 4th Grade Science class concluded their study on “Energy & Energy Transfer” with a look at chain reaction machines. In class, they used blocks, ramps, and marbles to build and test their own chain reaction machines. It was a fun and engaging way to apply their knowledge of energy transfer in a hands-on experiment! [Read more...] about Chain Reaction Creations!

One School, One Book Activity

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As part of our school-wide One School, One Book (OSOB) challenge, students were encouraged to show a love of reading across grade levels. Last week, sixth-grade students had the wonderful opportunity to visit the fourth-grade classrooms to read selections from Rump or a fairy tale of their choosing. This fostered a sense of community and connection through storytelling.
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