Congratulations to the winners from our first Noetic Math Competition (pictured left to right):
Yoga in the Classrooms
Pierrepont students have benefitted from classroom yoga instruction throughout the year. We have been fortunate to work with Core Yoga for Youth to help us implement our mindfulness initiative. … [Read more...] about Yoga in the Classrooms
Fitness Day 2019
The 2019 Fitness Day schedule for students in grades four through six is given below. The Fitness Day activities, held at Tamblyn Field, will be coordinated by our physical education staff, Mr. Pampulevski, Ms. Mahoney and Mrs. Singer. Monday, May 20th……….....…...Grades 4 Tuesday, May 21st.......……....…..Grade 5 Wednesday, May 22nd….…...….Grade 6 May 23rd and May 29th (Rain date if needed) There will be a 1:20 p.m. early dismissal for these grades on the assigned Fitness Day. Students will be dismissed from Pierrepont School. Our Parent Teacher Association will … [Read more...] about Fitness Day 2019
May 2019
This year is moving by very quickly! We have had a busy few weeks with NJSLA testing leading up to Spring Break. The month of May is filled with many school activities. Books and Beyond graduation will be held on May 2 for students in grade 5 and May 3 for students in grade 6. May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please join me in thanking all of the wonderful teachers who work with your children. Fifth graders will take the NJSLA Science assessment on May 7 and May 8. All students will test during the morning session. The spring choral concert will take place at RHS on May … [Read more...] about May 2019
Mindfulness During NJSLA Testing
During the week of NJSLA testing, students followed along with a mindfulness morning announcement. Each morning, Ms. Mahoney guided students over the intercom, having them follow along with deep breathing techniques. Each announcement ended with a growth mindset mantra of, “I am focused, I am clear, I am certain, I am bright.” Students really enjoyed this practice and noted that it made them feel calm and confident. … [Read more...] about Mindfulness During NJSLA Testing