Congratulations and best wishes to the senior members of the Girls Varsity Soccer Team, who were honored for their many contributions to the team's success during their recent Senior Night:
#9 Captain Ava Downing
Ava has been on the Minisink girls’ varsity soccer team for five years. Next year, Ava will pursue a nursing degree at SUNY Orange. Ava’s parting message: “Thank you Minisink soccer for the valuable lessons, happy memories, and most importantly --- a family. I am so grateful for all of my coaches and teammates who have helped me along the way. This was the best senior season I could ever ask for, and I am going to miss you all so much.”
#15 Keira Filip
Keira has been a member of the varsity girls’ soccer team for three years. She is still making her college selection, but plans to play softball and study nursing. Keira’s parting words are: “Thank you for all the laughs and jokes. Enjoy every little bit and keep on smiling and have fun!”
#12 Samantha Kassel
Sam is finishing her third year on varsity girls soccer. Next fall, Sam will attend the University of Rhode Island where she will study Biology. Sam’s parting words are: “You are exactly where you’re meant to be. Enjoy every moment and always seize the day!”
#6 Jazlin Luna
Jazlin has played on the varsity team for two and half years and she plans to pursue a degree in Elementary Education at LaFayette University. Jazlin’s parting message is: “Thank you to everyone for your support on the team, the laughs and help I received both at practice and on the field. I’m thankful for the time spent this season and wish nothing but the best to every player moving forward. “
#2 Jaida Macaluso
Jaida has been on the Minisink girls’ varsity soccer team for five years. Next year, she plans to major in Education of Arts. Her parting message: “Life is a movie. Don’t blink, you might miss it.”
#1 Captain Kate O’Neill. Kate has played on the varsity team for six years. In the fall, Kate will attend Misericordia University where she will play soccer and pursue a degree in Education. Kate wishes to say to her team: “Thank you all for great laughs and memories! It goes by so fast. Remember to have fun, work hard and be kind. Love you all!”
#16 Captain Olivia Pollock
Olivia has been on the Minisink girls varsity soccer team for four years. In the fall, she will pursue a degree in medical imaging. Olivia’s parting message: “It’s not about being the best, it’s about trying your best.”
#10 Avery Wingen
Avery has been on our varsity soccer team for two years. Next year, Avery would like to major in Education. Avery’s parting words: “I've made so many friends and memories with this team. Remember to play hard, keep laughing, and don’t take it for granted.”
#9 Captain Ava Downing
Ava has been on the Minisink girls’ varsity soccer team for five years. Next year, Ava will pursue a nursing degree at SUNY Orange. Ava’s parting message: “Thank you Minisink soccer for the valuable lessons, happy memories, and most importantly --- a family. I am so grateful for all of my coaches and teammates who have helped me along the way. This was the best senior season I could ever ask for, and I am going to miss you all so much.”
#15 Keira Filip
Keira has been a member of the varsity girls’ soccer team for three years. She is still making her college selection, but plans to play softball and study nursing. Keira’s parting words are: “Thank you for all the laughs and jokes. Enjoy every little bit and keep on smiling and have fun!”
#12 Samantha Kassel
Sam is finishing her third year on varsity girls soccer. Next fall, Sam will attend the University of Rhode Island where she will study Biology. Sam’s parting words are: “You are exactly where you’re meant to be. Enjoy every moment and always seize the day!”
#6 Jazlin Luna
Jazlin has played on the varsity team for two and half years and she plans to pursue a degree in Elementary Education at LaFayette University. Jazlin’s parting message is: “Thank you to everyone for your support on the team, the laughs and help I received both at practice and on the field. I’m thankful for the time spent this season and wish nothing but the best to every player moving forward. “
#2 Jaida Macaluso
Jaida has been on the Minisink girls’ varsity soccer team for five years. Next year, she plans to major in Education of Arts. Her parting message: “Life is a movie. Don’t blink, you might miss it.”
#1 Captain Kate O’Neill. Kate has played on the varsity team for six years. In the fall, Kate will attend Misericordia University where she will play soccer and pursue a degree in Education. Kate wishes to say to her team: “Thank you all for great laughs and memories! It goes by so fast. Remember to have fun, work hard and be kind. Love you all!”
#16 Captain Olivia Pollock
Olivia has been on the Minisink girls varsity soccer team for four years. In the fall, she will pursue a degree in medical imaging. Olivia’s parting message: “It’s not about being the best, it’s about trying your best.”
#10 Avery Wingen
Avery has been on our varsity soccer team for two years. Next year, Avery would like to major in Education. Avery’s parting words: “I've made so many friends and memories with this team. Remember to play hard, keep laughing, and don’t take it for granted.”
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Middle School French class students recently visited their FACS class peers for a culinary cultural experience: Making crêpes! What a creative interdisciplinary learning opportunity! Students made French crêpes from scratch, and along with freshly squeezed orange juice, had a wonderful mid-morning snack! Bravo à tous !
Crêpes originated in Brittany, France, around the 13th century, initially made with buckwheat flour and water. Over time, they evolved, with sweet versions made from wheat flour becoming popular in the 19th century, and crêpes becoming a staple street food in the 20th century. They are traditionally associated with the Christian holiday of Candlemas, or "La Chandeleur," on Feb. 2, and the word "crêpe" comes from the Latin for "curled."
Middle School French class students recently visited their FACS class peers for a culinary cultural experience: Making crêpes! What a creative interdisciplinary learning opportunity! Students made French crêpes from scratch, and along with freshly squeezed orange juice, had a wonderful mid-morning snack! Bravo à tous !
Crêpes originated in Brittany, France, around the 13th century, initially made with buckwheat flour and water. Over time, they evolved, with sweet versions made from wheat flour becoming popular in the 19th century, and crêpes becoming a staple street food in the 20th century. They are traditionally associated with the Christian holiday of Candlemas, or "La Chandeleur," on Feb. 2, and the word "crêpe" comes from the Latin for "curled."
Madison Wyman’s sixth-grade science students have been busy identifying rocks during their recent Rock Identification Lab! Students worked in groups to observe and identify different rock samples based on their texture, color, and crystal structure.
They determined whether each rock was igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic and discussed how it formed (through heat, pressure, or other processes). It was a fun and different learning experience!
Students learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to understand the history of the Earth, how it has changed over time, and how these rocks are used today. This knowledge is fundamental to grasping core geological concepts like the rock cycle, plate tectonics and the formation of landscapes that they’ll also be learning about in their studies.
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are the three main types of rocks, distinguished by their formation processes. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava); sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments or mineral precipitation: and metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by intense heat and pressure.
They determined whether each rock was igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic and discussed how it formed (through heat, pressure, or other processes). It was a fun and different learning experience!
Students learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to understand the history of the Earth, how it has changed over time, and how these rocks are used today. This knowledge is fundamental to grasping core geological concepts like the rock cycle, plate tectonics and the formation of landscapes that they’ll also be learning about in their studies.
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are the three main types of rocks, distinguished by their formation processes. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava); sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments or mineral precipitation: and metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by intense heat and pressure.
WHAT A COOL FIELD TRIP!
Over 60 members of Seth Johnson’s Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA) Club and his sports marketing classes attended the New York Jets’ recent “Sports Marketing Day” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
They were among the 800 students from the tri-state area who attended with an exclusive behind the scenes look at everything it takes to run a sports stadium. Students were given guided tours of the Jets’ locker room, press box, various suites and luxury boxes.
Representatives from the Jets front office informed the students about their jobs and how they got into the sports business. The group learned about marketing, promotion, sponsorships, pricing strategies, game day operations, promotional content creation and client relations as well as some very cool time on the field! WHAT A COOL FIELD TRIP!
Thank you to Market Manager Karis Felton; Client Relations and Retention Senior Manager Richard Guralnik; Flight Academy Manager Brooke Cohen; Group Sales Manager Lauren Krug; Premium Partnerships Director Jonathan Smaldon; Ticket Sales & Service Manager Ted Mangione; Content and Production Coordinator Sarah Conti; Client Retentions & Service Director Jason Soloman; and Premium Partnerships, Service & Retention Manager Stephanie Chaves for their kind hospitality and for sharing their knowledge!
Over 60 members of Seth Johnson’s Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA) Club and his sports marketing classes attended the New York Jets’ recent “Sports Marketing Day” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
They were among the 800 students from the tri-state area who attended with an exclusive behind the scenes look at everything it takes to run a sports stadium. Students were given guided tours of the Jets’ locker room, press box, various suites and luxury boxes.
Representatives from the Jets front office informed the students about their jobs and how they got into the sports business. The group learned about marketing, promotion, sponsorships, pricing strategies, game day operations, promotional content creation and client relations as well as some very cool time on the field! WHAT A COOL FIELD TRIP!
Thank you to Market Manager Karis Felton; Client Relations and Retention Senior Manager Richard Guralnik; Flight Academy Manager Brooke Cohen; Group Sales Manager Lauren Krug; Premium Partnerships Director Jonathan Smaldon; Ticket Sales & Service Manager Ted Mangione; Content and Production Coordinator Sarah Conti; Client Retentions & Service Director Jason Soloman; and Premium Partnerships, Service & Retention Manager Stephanie Chaves for their kind hospitality and for sharing their knowledge!
Jackie Mazariegos’ and Alycia DeVito's Middle School Spanish classes celebrated Día de los Muertos and its significance to Spanish Speaking countries earlier this week. Students created small “ofrendas,” ate authentic “pan de muertos,” and chapulines (grasshoppers) in class.
In addition to tying Spanish language instruction to the holiday, las maestras also wanted to engage students with important cultural content. (And, who wouldn’t be up for taking a nibble of grasshoppers?) Thank you to the Middle School PTO for making this celebration possible!
•Día de los Muertos is a multi-day Mexican holiday on Nov. 1 and 2 that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones by welcoming their spirits back for a reunion with the living. Families create altars with offerings like favorite foods and mementos, visit gravesites to clean and decorate them, and share memories and stories to celebrate the lives of those who have passed. The holiday is seen as a joyful celebration of life, not a time for mourning. The holiday is a meaningful way to engage students with cultural content, as it explores themes of life, death, family, and community.
•Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) is a traditional sweet bread baked and eaten as an essential part of this holiday's traditions.
•During Día de los Muertos, chapulines are a traditional and common snack of roasted, seasoned grasshoppers that are a source of protein and considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. They are a symbol of the continuity of life and are prepared in regions like Oaxaca, where they are seasoned with lime, garlic, salt, and chiles, and can be served as a side, on tacos or with other dishes.
In addition to tying Spanish language instruction to the holiday, las maestras also wanted to engage students with important cultural content. (And, who wouldn’t be up for taking a nibble of grasshoppers?) Thank you to the Middle School PTO for making this celebration possible!
•Día de los Muertos is a multi-day Mexican holiday on Nov. 1 and 2 that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones by welcoming their spirits back for a reunion with the living. Families create altars with offerings like favorite foods and mementos, visit gravesites to clean and decorate them, and share memories and stories to celebrate the lives of those who have passed. The holiday is seen as a joyful celebration of life, not a time for mourning. The holiday is a meaningful way to engage students with cultural content, as it explores themes of life, death, family, and community.
•Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) is a traditional sweet bread baked and eaten as an essential part of this holiday's traditions.
•During Día de los Muertos, chapulines are a traditional and common snack of roasted, seasoned grasshoppers that are a source of protein and considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. They are a symbol of the continuity of life and are prepared in regions like Oaxaca, where they are seasoned with lime, garlic, salt, and chiles, and can be served as a side, on tacos or with other dishes.
Lindsey McKernan’s ES kindergarteners have created some adorable booklet illustrations demonstrating their knowledge of the five senses of the human body.
Do you know them? We’ll help: The five traditional senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These senses are used to perceive the world through sensory organs like the eyes, ears, nose, tongue. and skin. Kindergarteners learn about the five senses to develop observational skills, build language, and lay the foundation for scientific thinking. This knowledge helps children understand how their bodies work, how to interact with the world and how to describe their experiences, all while nurturing curiosity and cognitive development!
Do you know them? We’ll help: The five traditional senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These senses are used to perceive the world through sensory organs like the eyes, ears, nose, tongue. and skin. Kindergarteners learn about the five senses to develop observational skills, build language, and lay the foundation for scientific thinking. This knowledge helps children understand how their bodies work, how to interact with the world and how to describe their experiences, all while nurturing curiosity and cognitive development!
The High School Art Club's recent "Paint n Snack" fundraiser was a huge success! Take a peek at the creativity of the participants who are now the proud owners of original, seasonal art that will be displayed for years to come! THANK YOU to everyone participated and everyone who contributed to the fundraiser's success!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Middle School Drama Club's production "Between the Lines Jr." will take place Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.! More details and ticketing information will follow soon!
The Middle School Drama Club's production "Between the Lines Jr." will take place Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.! More details and ticketing information will follow soon!
Congratulations to the senior members of the Varsity Gameday Cheerleading Team, who were honored for their talents and contributions to the team’s success during their recent Senior Night:
Isabella Bierd
Isabella's bright energy and spirit bring a lot of excitement to the team. Her enthusiasm and love for cheer shine through her energy and smile both on and off the mat. She demonstrates her hard work and positivity in everything she does. Isabella is continuing her education at The College of John Jay for criminal forensic psychology.
Alexis Connolly
Alexis has a positive attitude and continues to show her hard work and determination through her love of cheerleading. She brings energy and excitement to the routine and always puts her best foot forward. Alexis always motivates her teammates to try their best. She is continuing her education, majoring in nursing or education.
Lacey Cummiskey
Lacey is new to school cheerleading this year, having come from an all-star team. She shows great strength and dedication to the sport. Lacey supports everyone on the team and performs with such energy on the mat. She will continue her education at SUNY Orange, majoring in business.
Elizabeth Depolito
Lizzie is also a captain this season. She always lends a helping hand and is constantly reassuring everyone that they can do their best. Her strength, focus, and determination show both on and off the mat, constantly motivating her teammates. Lizzie is continuing her education at SUNY Orange.
Aubree Doty
Aubree is our fourth captain this season. Her enthusiasm and hard work coming into practice set a great tone for every practice and performance. She is a strong captain who always has words of encouragement for her team and constantly tries to bring out the best in herself and her teammates. Aubree is continuing her education at SUNY Orange and will then attend school down south for education.
Hanissa Lubin
Hanissa's strength and enthusiasm positively impact the team. She shows her dedication to the sport and always puts her best performance on the mat. Hanissa is supportive of her teammates and shows her true love of cheerleading when performing. She is continuing her education, majoring in nursing.
Kailee Osborne
Kailee is one of our captains this year. Her leadership, dedication, and positivity have made a lasting impact on the team. As a captain, she has inspired her teammates to give their all on and off the mat. Kailee will be continuing on to college after high school.
Emily Turnbull
Emily is another captain this season. She continues to show strong energy and determination throughout each practice and competition. Emily is constantly motivating the team and being supportive of her teammates. She shows her love of cheerleading both on and off the mat. Emily will be continuing her education at SUNY Orange and then at USF for education.
Isabella Bierd
Isabella's bright energy and spirit bring a lot of excitement to the team. Her enthusiasm and love for cheer shine through her energy and smile both on and off the mat. She demonstrates her hard work and positivity in everything she does. Isabella is continuing her education at The College of John Jay for criminal forensic psychology.
Alexis Connolly
Alexis has a positive attitude and continues to show her hard work and determination through her love of cheerleading. She brings energy and excitement to the routine and always puts her best foot forward. Alexis always motivates her teammates to try their best. She is continuing her education, majoring in nursing or education.
Lacey Cummiskey
Lacey is new to school cheerleading this year, having come from an all-star team. She shows great strength and dedication to the sport. Lacey supports everyone on the team and performs with such energy on the mat. She will continue her education at SUNY Orange, majoring in business.
Elizabeth Depolito
Lizzie is also a captain this season. She always lends a helping hand and is constantly reassuring everyone that they can do their best. Her strength, focus, and determination show both on and off the mat, constantly motivating her teammates. Lizzie is continuing her education at SUNY Orange.
Aubree Doty
Aubree is our fourth captain this season. Her enthusiasm and hard work coming into practice set a great tone for every practice and performance. She is a strong captain who always has words of encouragement for her team and constantly tries to bring out the best in herself and her teammates. Aubree is continuing her education at SUNY Orange and will then attend school down south for education.
Hanissa Lubin
Hanissa's strength and enthusiasm positively impact the team. She shows her dedication to the sport and always puts her best performance on the mat. Hanissa is supportive of her teammates and shows her true love of cheerleading when performing. She is continuing her education, majoring in nursing.
Kailee Osborne
Kailee is one of our captains this year. Her leadership, dedication, and positivity have made a lasting impact on the team. As a captain, she has inspired her teammates to give their all on and off the mat. Kailee will be continuing on to college after high school.
Emily Turnbull
Emily is another captain this season. She continues to show strong energy and determination throughout each practice and competition. Emily is constantly motivating the team and being supportive of her teammates. She shows her love of cheerleading both on and off the mat. Emily will be continuing her education at SUNY Orange and then at USF for education.
Congratulations to the 17 senior members of the Varsity Football team, who were honored for their many contributions to the team, including being undefeated this season, at their recent Senior Night! We wish them all the best! See photos on the district's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MinisinkValleyCSD
•Anthony Alexis, WR/DB
•Liam Barry, OL/DL
•Jayllen Castillo, WR/DB
•Ramon Colon, OL/DL
•Trace DeJong, QB/DB
•Cody Dul, DL
•Tyler Dul, OL/DL
•Zach Filip, RB/LB
•Roman Gangi, OL/DL
•Robert LaBarbera, QB
•Jordan Mabra, RB/DB
•Shaheed Mitchell, DL
•Jayden Pressley, OL/DL
•Gavin Scott, LB
•Stetson Terpak, WR/DB
•Maximillian Wickrath,WR/DB
•Brady Witkowski, OL/DL
•Anthony Alexis, WR/DB
•Liam Barry, OL/DL
•Jayllen Castillo, WR/DB
•Ramon Colon, OL/DL
•Trace DeJong, QB/DB
•Cody Dul, DL
•Tyler Dul, OL/DL
•Zach Filip, RB/LB
•Roman Gangi, OL/DL
•Robert LaBarbera, QB
•Jordan Mabra, RB/DB
•Shaheed Mitchell, DL
•Jayden Pressley, OL/DL
•Gavin Scott, LB
•Stetson Terpak, WR/DB
•Maximillian Wickrath,WR/DB
•Brady Witkowski, OL/DL
Not only can you spread kindness, you can WEAR IT, too!
Please support the Middle School's Minisink Motivates Club and its mission of spreading kindness throughout the district via its Apparel Sale! Click on the QR code below!
Please support the Middle School's Minisink Motivates Club and its mission of spreading kindness throughout the district via its Apparel Sale! Click on the QR code below!
All district fourth-graders, like Erica Alders’ and Alexa Roach’s Otisville fourth-graders, are practicing their rounding skills during math lessons.
It’s an important skill, too, and they’re getting really good at rounding big numbers!
Why is rounding important? Because rounding numbers simplifies complex or exact numbers into more manageable ones. This enhances understanding, facilitates quick estimations, and helps with practical tasks like budgeting and estimating costs in everyday life. It's a foundational skill for number sense, enabling effective problem-solving, communication, and decision-making by presenting information in a more accessible and contextually appropriate way.
We're very proud to share that senior Emily Perricelli and 10th grader Eve Manuele, students at Orange-Ulster BOCES, were recently named ex-officio student representatives to the Orange-Ulster BOCES Board of Education. #MINISINKProud
This is a great leadership experience for both and we know they will represent only the OUB student population but the Minisink Valley School District with distinction! New York State's ex- officio student representatives are non-voting members on school boards who provide student perspectives on district matters by communicating student concerns and feedback to the board, and then informing the student body about board actions. They are expected to participate in meetings and discussions, attend board workshops, and act as a liaison between the student government and the board.
This is a great leadership experience for both and we know they will represent only the OUB student population but the Minisink Valley School District with distinction! New York State's ex- officio student representatives are non-voting members on school boards who provide student perspectives on district matters by communicating student concerns and feedback to the board, and then informing the student body about board actions. They are expected to participate in meetings and discussions, attend board workshops, and act as a liaison between the student government and the board.
CUE THE MUSIC! Congratulations and best wishes to the 19 senior members of the Mighty Minisink Valley Marching Band who were honored for their musical talent and many contributions to the success of the marching band at their recent Senior Night! Best wishes to all!
•Andres Balseca - Saxophone
•Heather Day – Flute
•Caleb Decker – Saxophone
•Mitchell Demberg - Drum Major
•Alyssa Doane – Clarinet
•Tyler Doane – Clarinet
•Hana Ebbert – Saxophone
•Greg Gibbs – Trombone
•Luz Guerra – Saxophone
•Madeline Huggins – Flute
•Ryan Jones – Trumpet
•Malunga Kinzonzi - Drum Major
•Nolan Mann - Bass Guitar
•Gavin McGinnis - Drum Major
•Josel Ortiz Zhunio – Trumpet
•Faith Padavano – Clarinet
•Yuvia Portugal – Clarinet
•Gabriel Simpson – Euphonium
•Bridget Zhunio Cajamarca - Flute
•Andres Balseca - Saxophone
•Heather Day – Flute
•Caleb Decker – Saxophone
•Mitchell Demberg - Drum Major
•Alyssa Doane – Clarinet
•Tyler Doane – Clarinet
•Hana Ebbert – Saxophone
•Greg Gibbs – Trombone
•Luz Guerra – Saxophone
•Madeline Huggins – Flute
•Ryan Jones – Trumpet
•Malunga Kinzonzi - Drum Major
•Nolan Mann - Bass Guitar
•Gavin McGinnis - Drum Major
•Josel Ortiz Zhunio – Trumpet
•Faith Padavano – Clarinet
•Yuvia Portugal – Clarinet
•Gabriel Simpson – Euphonium
•Bridget Zhunio Cajamarca - Flute
Jenna McElroy’s High School AP Art and Drawing & Painting took a wonderful, recent field trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, focusing on specific pieces which inspired discussion and reflection on the theme of "identity." They split into two smaller tours with each group seeing three selected works that built on their ideas and connections to the theme.
Students saw a piece by George Maciunas titled "One Year 1973-1974," comprised of various empty containers and packaging from items he consumed over that year. This led to a conversation about how if what one consumes contributes to their identity? And, if they complied a year's worth of their personal trash, what would that say about them?
They also worked on a deconstruction activity around Pushpamela N's piece titled "Staging Selves." They worked to match each image with a title that best suites it. Everyone later spoke more about this, including offering further introspection on the piece.
Students also made connections to "Identity" using a piece by Lotus L. Kang, making connections on the discussion map. Kang's piece "Molt (Toronto-Chicago-Woodridge-New York-Los Angeles)" is a piece made from tanned and unfixed film changed from light, humidity and other environmental elements. Kang once remarked: “We are porous beings, we are always in a state of becoming."
Students also had the opportunity to view Vincent van Gogh’s "The Starry Night, which hangs at the MoMA.
Students saw a piece by George Maciunas titled "One Year 1973-1974," comprised of various empty containers and packaging from items he consumed over that year. This led to a conversation about how if what one consumes contributes to their identity? And, if they complied a year's worth of their personal trash, what would that say about them?
They also worked on a deconstruction activity around Pushpamela N's piece titled "Staging Selves." They worked to match each image with a title that best suites it. Everyone later spoke more about this, including offering further introspection on the piece.
Students also made connections to "Identity" using a piece by Lotus L. Kang, making connections on the discussion map. Kang's piece "Molt (Toronto-Chicago-Woodridge-New York-Los Angeles)" is a piece made from tanned and unfixed film changed from light, humidity and other environmental elements. Kang once remarked: “We are porous beings, we are always in a state of becoming."
Students also had the opportunity to view Vincent van Gogh’s "The Starry Night, which hangs at the MoMA.
Jen Paglia’s ES first-graders, like all district first-graders, are learning about Mesopotamia during their CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) lessons about early world civilizations.
First-grade students study Mesopotamia to learn the foundational concepts of early civilizations, such as the importance of rivers, farming, and writing. It’s also a great introduction to world history, introducing students to different cultures and civilizations while highlighting early human achievements that shaped the world. Lessons like this also help students to continue to develop critical thinking skills through the comparison or contrasting of ancient civilizations. Plus, it’s always a great idea to take crayons and draw a picture of what they’ve been talking about, too!
McKayla Murphy’s IS third-graders, like all district third-graders, have been focusing on modeling the quotient as the number of groups using numbers such as 2,3,4,5 and 10 during their math lessons. They worked on ways to represent both division and equation through picture drawing.
As part of this, they used tape diagrams to better understand division. Students worked together to solve division problems where “the unknown” represented the number of groups, using drawings, specifically tape diagrams, to visualize how numbers can be split and shared equally.
As they built their diagrams, students connected their models to both division equations and multiplication equations with unknown factors, discovering how the two operations are related. This hands-on approach helped them strengthen their skip counting skills and deepen their number sense.
The classroom was filled with collaboration and mathematical conversations as students explained their reasoning, compared strategies and proudly shared their work. Using visuals and drawings allowed them to make sense of abstract math concepts in a meaningful and engaging way.
A tape diagram is a visual tool in math that uses a rectangular bar, like a strip of tape, to represent and solve word problems. It helps students visualize the relationships between numbers in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems by breaking the problem into parts and showing what is known and unknown.
As part of this, they used tape diagrams to better understand division. Students worked together to solve division problems where “the unknown” represented the number of groups, using drawings, specifically tape diagrams, to visualize how numbers can be split and shared equally.
As they built their diagrams, students connected their models to both division equations and multiplication equations with unknown factors, discovering how the two operations are related. This hands-on approach helped them strengthen their skip counting skills and deepen their number sense.
The classroom was filled with collaboration and mathematical conversations as students explained their reasoning, compared strategies and proudly shared their work. Using visuals and drawings allowed them to make sense of abstract math concepts in a meaningful and engaging way.
A tape diagram is a visual tool in math that uses a rectangular bar, like a strip of tape, to represent and solve word problems. It helps students visualize the relationships between numbers in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems by breaking the problem into parts and showing what is known and unknown.
The High School marked Red Ribbon Week today, Oct. 29, with a "CHOOSE TO REFUSE" table and inviting students to participate by completing puzzle pieces explaining why it's important to them to make good, responsible and healthy choices and decisions. These pieces will be combined for a large puzzle display.
Students also had the chance to spin a wheel, answer a question tied to substance abuse, alcohol or distracted/drunk driving for an opportunity to win a prize. Take a look!
Like all district first-graders, Erin Chase’s ES first-graders are learning about the digestive system during their science lessons. They’ve been talking about how the digestive system is used to break down food into energy that their bodies’ need. They now know that parts of the digestive system include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Plus: they’ve learning some very big vocabulary words, too!
Introducing new vocabulary in first grade is crucial because it improves reading comprehension and academic success. A strong vocabulary helps students understand texts, express themselves more clearly in both writing and speech, and build a foundation for more complex learning in later grades.
Introducing new vocabulary in first grade is crucial because it improves reading comprehension and academic success. A strong vocabulary helps students understand texts, express themselves more clearly in both writing and speech, and build a foundation for more complex learning in later grades.
Deanna Feuerbach’s IS fourth-graders are settling in wonderfully in chorus class! Students have been rehearsing the song “Bottle Pop,” a song with “round” lyrics and melody and singing it in unison. This recent class was the first time the fourth grade chorus classes sang in parts as a round!
Singing in rounds helps to train the students' ears, improve pitch and rhythm skills, build confidence and independence, and helps them develop harmonic awareness. These skills are needed to prepare for their upcoming winter concert in December.
A singing round is a musical form where multiple voices sing the same melody but begin at different times, creating harmony through the overlapping. For example, when the first person finishes the song and starts again, the second person who started later also reaches the beginning and restarts. Popular examples include "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Frère Jacques."
Singing in rounds helps to train the students' ears, improve pitch and rhythm skills, build confidence and independence, and helps them develop harmonic awareness. These skills are needed to prepare for their upcoming winter concert in December.
A singing round is a musical form where multiple voices sing the same melody but begin at different times, creating harmony through the overlapping. For example, when the first person finishes the song and starts again, the second person who started later also reaches the beginning and restarts. Popular examples include "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Frère Jacques."
