Dear Parent(s): Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. New Jersey transitioned from the PARCC assessment to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA). The NJSLA is also computer based assessment. The NJSLA will be administered to our students from April 8, 2019 – April 16, 2019. All students will test in the morning. This test will help determine your child’s content knowledge and key skills in language arts literacy and mathematics. The NJSLA is a mandated state test for public school students. It is designed to provide information about how well students are … [Read more...] about NJSLA Testing
Pierrepont Students Raise $8,247 for the American Heart Association
Students at Pierrepont Elementary School recently participated in the Kids Heart Challenge, raising money for the American Heart Association. Ms. Mahoney, event coordinator and physical education teacher at Pierrepont, is very proud of the students who participated as the group raised $8,247! The Kids Heart Challenge encourages students to take care of their heart through physical activity while making a difference in the lives of others. Students were able to participate in an after school “knock-out” tournament. They also earned prizes according to how much money they raised. This … [Read more...] about Pierrepont Students Raise $8,247 for the American Heart Association
Sixth Graders Celebrate International Women’s Day
For International Women's Day, the students in Mrs. Bongiovanni and Ms. Scrimenti's homerooms participated in a game of Jeopardy centered around famous women throughout history. The students studied the material prior to the game and worked in groups to earn points. The topics included literature, sports, and famous leaders and activists. Some of the answers included Susan B. Anthony, Queen Elizabeth I, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Maya Angelou, and Marie Curie. Curiosity sparked discussions, and the students showed great enthusiasm and interest for the material. … [Read more...] about Sixth Graders Celebrate International Women’s Day
Read Across America
Pierrepont School staff and students had a great time celebrating Read Across America Week with a Seuss themed spirit week. … [Read more...] about Read Across America
March 2019
The school year is moving along and we have been keeping busy at Pierrepont School! It is hard to believe that we are almost midway through the third quarter already. We have been celebrating reading with a sprit week leading up to Read Across America Day on March 1st. Staff and students participated in a Dr. Seuss themed spirit week and our 6th graders served as volunteer readers throughout the day. Pierrepont students will take the PARCC from April 8-16. Detailed information about the testing schedule will be sent home soon. The Books and Beyond program is moving forward with … [Read more...] about March 2019