What is a DRA? October 23, 2019 @ 8;45 a.m. (Coffee at 8:30 a.m.) We administer the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) three times per school year. When you receive your child's DRA reading level, you may wonder, what is a DRA? What does it measure? Come and learn about the DRA from our Reading Specialist, Mrs. Rachel Mejias. Find out just how this assessment tool identifies students' individual strengths and needs as a reader. Parents will leave this workshop understanding their child's independent reading level and how to access "Just Right" books at home. … [Read more...] about Grades K-3 – Wed., October 23 @ 8:45 a.m. (Coffee @ 8:30 a.m.) – Parent Meeting – Second Cup of Coffee – What is a DRA?
Mystery Science – Fossils
Students in Ms. Hetzel and Mrs. Podolanczuk's third grade class continued learning about fossils during a Mystery Science lesson. They learned about how fossil dinosaur tracks reveal how quickly a dinosaur was running. Each student took a turn "running away" from a dinosaur with similar height as themselves. … [Read more...] about Mystery Science – Fossils
New Jersey Safe Routes to School
Dear Parents, Today your child participated in a Pedestrian Safety Program where s/he learned and practiced safely crossing the street. As part of the New Jersey's Safe Routes to School program, the Pedestrian Safety presentation provided by EZ Ride aims to teach children the rules and skills to walk safely to and from school and to keep them safe when they are near streets, parking lots and traffic. The best way for children to remember the skills they have learned is to practice them. Please ask your child to share what he or she learned today. As you walk with your child, remember … [Read more...] about New Jersey Safe Routes to School
Scooting Around Math
Ms. Rossiter’s 2nd grade class “scooted” around the room with partners to solve math problems. … [Read more...] about Scooting Around Math
Grit and Growth Mindset
Washington School students participated in an exciting assembly this morning presented by beatbox, rapper, and music producer, Dr. Blake Brandees. Dr. Brandees used music to share his message about Growth Mindset, Grit, and the power of "Yet". … [Read more...] about Grit and Growth Mindset