A few weeks ago the Elementary students learned to play Australian kickball, a fun and simple way to learn to kick, run, catch, and pass the ball. Last Friday, they played American kickball, after learning about the history of the game. Two teams had the opportunity to play offense and defense, and ...
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Great School Year Ahead!
The first month of this school year flew by and I am happy to announce that everybody has settled back into their routine. Even our new students, Caitie, Nisan and Yliana, didn't take a long time to blend in with their classmates, make new friends and build their own routine. Most of this year's ...
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Great work in the Elementary!
What a wonderful couple of weeks! New students joined the class, new friendships are forming, and great lessons are being introduced. The Elementary students are happy to be back in the classroom again, noticing the new changes and getting into the routine of things. Many students are already making ...
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What a Great Year!
What a great year for the Elementary Class! There were a few wonderful guests, fun and educational trips, and incredible growth of the students. I am proud of all that was accomplished this year. Thank you to Mrs. Paseltiner for your tireless dedication to our class. Thank you to Miss. Molly for ...
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Zoo on Wheels
Our primary students were privileged to get a visit from the animals of the Elmwood Park Zoo. The EPZ Educator, Elisa, brought 3 of the zoo's animals and shared with us important and interesting information about the food they eat, their senses, anatomy, etc. She had rules for children to follow ...
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Little chicks!
Ms. Grogan never fails to bring the most interesting Show and Tell in class! This time, she brought her own 2-week old girl chicks. They are of the Cochin and Black Australorphs kind. It was such a treat for the children because they were able to touch two of them, but only after Ms. Grogan made ...
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Elementary Field Trip to Black Rock Sanctuary
Last Thursday, the Elementary class went on a field trip to Black Rock Sanctuary just outside of Phoenixville. While there, they were led by a ranger named Chris who showed them many aspects of the 115 acre sanctuary for wildlife and flora. The students had a pleasant walk along an interactive ...
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Research and Poetry in the Classroom
There is a great deal of flurry in the Elementary classroom! There are research projects happening with small groups of children, including groups learning about various insects, arachnids (spiders and scorpions), ocean invertebrates, and the five classes of vertebrates. The students are ...
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