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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Tech-Free Tuesday
On Tuesday, February 11th, all Pierrepont School students participated in Tech-Free Tuesday. Students embraced a day away from screens and engaged in a variety of interactive activities. From escape rooms that challenged their critical thinking to building impressive rollercoasters showcasing their engineering skills, the day was filled with excitement and creativity. Students also participated in various games and other hands-on projects that fostered collaboration, problem-solving, and a love for learning. [Read more...] about Tech-Free Tuesday
Spelling Bee
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
Coding with Sphero Bolt+ Robots
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