These are the words coming out of my kindergarten students. They have had an awesome year full of learning, laughs and excitement. I am very proud of the Kindergarten students. They have grown not only academically but also spiritually and in stature. The last couple of months have been full fun and many learning experiences. The kids were able to go on their graduation trip to Bounce U where they shared laughs together with their family and friends. We also had our last publishing party where the kids shared their last pieces of writing; the theme was dialogues. I’m very happy for all the support that I received from the parents as they came month after month to listen to their kid’s stories.
I want to thank every student and parent. I have enjoyed having each of them in my class. I have learned many things from them and I will miss them very much.
Congratulations graduating class of 2015
Mrs. Torres
This year in 4th Grade we studied the Butterfly life cycle, using live butterflies. Students were able to observe them in their caterpillar, eating and growing phase (The Hungry Caterpillar was so true). See them forming into a chrysalis (where the true metamorphosis takes place). Finally, watching them emerge as a beautiful Painted Lady adult butterfly. After more careful observation we released them, and stood spellbound as they soared into the sky. When we returned to the classroom we then made a Writing-Science Connection, by writing poems about the butterflies’ life cycle that had to include at least 2 stages.
Miss Laforest
The fifth grade was quite busy this year. In science we created our own ecosystems, which included fish, snails, and aquatic plants. In math, we overcame our fear of fractions. We added, subtracted, multiplied, divided, and compared fractions. We became actors in Social Studies, reenacting various independence movements, including the United States and Mexico. Finally, the highlight of our year, outside the scope of academics, was the senior trip to Club Getaway. To award the graduating class for all their hard work, we spent a day at the outdoor adventure park set in Kent, CT. The students proved to be skilled archers, rock climbers, acrobats, zip-liners, and dancers!
Mr. Ortiz
This month our second graders are learning about ants. They are quite fascinated by them. They immediately noticed how the ants worked together to make tunnels in their ant house. They commented on how quickly the work gets done when the ants work as a team. They also appreciate the fact that ants are strong because they eat their vegetables. No wonder the word of God considers ants as wise creatures in Proverbs 30:24-25 when it says, “Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;” Our students now know that no matter how small we are God has provided us with unique abilities and talents.
Mrs. Boodram
4th and 5th graders learned a lot about themselves this year in art. They had to create “All About Me ” boards. this helped them to be creative by finding magazine pictures that fit them and the tings that they liked.
Mrs. Colon
This year in art has been great for the kids. Students in First grade ventured into art history. They learned about the artist Monet. They created their own rendition of “The Water Lily Pond”. They created this art work using crayons and watercolor paint to create a crayon resist.
Mrs. Colon
Students in Kindergarten had a great year in Art Class. One of their favorite things was learning to make puffy paint out of shaving cream and glue.
Mrs. Colon
The students in the third grade experienced a different world this year. The third grade is the year in which the students’ work becomes more extensive and the responsibility for the tasks becomes more of the students’ own.
We explored a variety of genres and worked on various skills and strategies for comprehension, as well as for critical thinking and analysis. We also became authors to create our own formal writing pieces to publish, in which the lengths or the qualities of the contents expected were challenging. The mathematical concepts became more abstract with skills that demanded students to analyze and synthesize their learning, going beyond memorization of mathematical facts.
In the midst of our hard strive to be equipped and prepared for our Creator academically, we did not forego of the fun and the blessing of each individual’s presence in the Lord – We became another important family of God.
Mrs. Im
It’s June already where has the year gone. As I look back over this past year I feel that we have accomplished much in 2nd grade. Besides working on math strategies, becoming fluent readers, discovering about New York City history, sprouting and planting seeds, what stands out most in my mind is how much second grade has matured. They began to reason and concentrate on specific tasks independently. Most of all they began to show each other compassion. They worked hard at helping and supporting each other. We all learned this through bible stories and much prayer that: “I Can Do All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me” Philippians 4:13
Ms. Calma
The students danced for the Christmas Program and the Spring Program. For Christmas they danced to Christmas in Black and White and for the spring they danced to A Beautiful Day.
Ms. Rosario