Could you spell the words “vociferous, psychometry, or klystron?” These are a few of the words our spellers were challenged with. Thirty-three spellers competed on January 28th at the annual Pierrepont School Spelling Bee and after 36 hard-fought rounds, we crowned a new champion:  Madhavi Pandarthil a fifth-grader from Mrs. Viola and Mrs. Frazier’s homeroom.  The spelling bee lasted 3 hours, 20 minutes and over 250 words were spelled in front of an audience of family, friends, and Pierrepont School staff.  The top 3 finishers are:  3rd place  –  Maks Tarasewicz (Johansen) grade 5, 2nd place – … [Read more...] about Spelling Bee

Students in Mrs. Lampart and Mrs. Jeffas' Computer Tech classes recently used Sphero Bolt+ robots for the first time. They completed various computer programming challenges, applying their problem-solving skills in a hands-on learning environment. The students are eager to continue exploring computer science concepts with these innovative tools. [Read more...] about Coding with Sphero Bolt+ Robots

As part of their unit on Ancient Greece, 6th grade students in Mrs. Manocchio & Ms. Levine's social studies classes engaged in a lively and informative debate, arguing which city-state was better: Sparta or Athens. After learning about the different forms of government, military styles, economies, and lasting legacy of each city-state, the students worked cooperatively with their debate teams to extend their learning by conducting additional research, compiling resources to synthesize learning, and finally drawing conclusions by thinking critically to provide overall evaluations of each … [Read more...] about Let’s Debate! Sparta v. Athens

Ms. Mann’s class recently embarked on the field trip of a lifetime—without ever leaving their school. Using cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) technology, the students traveled back in time to explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt. From the towering Pyramids of Giza to the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings and the sprawling temple complex at Karnak, students were transported to some of the most iconic landmarks of human history. As they navigated these ancient sites, the students engaged in lively discussions, sharing their amazement at the intricate architecture and rich cultural history … [Read more...] about The Trip of a Lifetime