Pierrepont School was recognized for its Rachel’s Challenge program at the 2017 SNAP Conference. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office held it’s first “Be Wise” contest for innovative school programming dealing with topical issues. This year’s topic was combating hate and bias incidents. We are proud to announce that Rachel’s Challenge received this award. The Friends of Rachel Club gets students together to help develop activities to promote kindness and compassion throughout the school community. … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Challenge Recognized By the County

Mrs. Philp and Mrs. Smith's fifth grade classes have been reading Wonder. On Friday, however, they read with a twist. The students partnered and read to one another using flashlights. Shades downs, lights out, and sitting comfortably about the room, the students enjoyed partner reading and discussing Wonder. … [Read more...] about Flashlight Friday

The students in Mrs. Bongiovanni's social studies class have been researching about ancient Egypt. Students researched about specific people, such as King Tut or Menes II; ways of life, such as housing and religion, and other elements of ancient Egypt's culture. Groups created artifacts that represent their research and gave oral presentations explaining their chosen topics. Students took a museum tour of the different artifacts created by the class. Some of these artifacts included different types of clothing and jewelry, religious relics, and housing layouts. … [Read more...] about Sixth Grade Egypt Projects

Pierrepont School implemented Rachel’s Challenge in September 2013. Since then, students in grades 4,5,and 6 have had the opportunity to join our club, Friends of Rachel (FOR). The program helps stimulate academic achievement and social-emotional learning by focusing on the connection between students, faculty and staff. The Friends of Rachel’s Club has been meeting after school to develop programs that promote kindness in the school community. This year the students took a trip to Lincoln School to implement “Operation Beautiful” The FOR created 400 post-it notes with positive, uplifting … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Challenge Visits Lincoln School

Thank you to the Pierrepont School PTA for sponsoring a Halloween themed social for the fourth grade. It was a great night with a DJ, photo booth, game stations, and face painting. The students really enjoyed the popcorn and cotton candy machines. Batman and Wonder Woman even made a guest appearance. A great time was had by all! … [Read more...] about Fourth Grade Social