Mid Winter Recess for all students. Students return to school on Feb. 24th
We're excited to have a new gym open for use! Please note that on scheduled gym days students must wear appropriate gym attire. SNEAKERS MUST BE WORN (Preferably sneakers with white bottom soles). During inclement weather students should carry their sneakers on scheduled gym days and change out of their boots.
Third grade shows kindness toward one another.
Fourth grade students support third grade students with math.
Students work with a partner to develop their high-order thinking skills.
Peer teaching is a method by which one student instructs another student. The benefit is peers and students share a similar discourse, allowing for greater understanding. "Research also indicates that peer learning activities typically yield the following results for both tutor and tutee: team-building spirit and more supportive relationships; greater psychological well-being, social competence, communication skills and self-esteem; and higher achievement and greater productivity in terms of enhanced learning outcomes."
Students have the opportunity to work and collaborate together to learn and grow from each other. Collaborative learning has been shown to not only develop higher-level thinking skills in students, but boost their confidence and self-esteem as well.
Research help students improve reading skills. It helps students develop critical thinking and reasoning skills as they collect sources for their writing.
The students learned how New York City gets its water from reservoir to tap. They also as engineers constructed model aqueducts.
Students worked with a partner to build the longest chain, using one piece of construction paper.
The students learned how to write a secret message using lemon juice. Lemon juice is an acidic and weakens paper. When the paper is heated, the remaining acid turns the paper brown and reveals the message.
OPRAH HOUSE- No Struggle, No Strength!
OBAMA HOUSE- Yes, We Can! Si Se Puede!
