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Each month, Crispell produces an informative newsletter filled with important dates and information. Here is February’s edition.
Author: linda.smith
Crispell Drama Club brings Junie B. Jones to life
Junie B. Jones is beloved to many early readers. The character, created by author Barbara Parks, is funny and lovable, and she encounters everyday situations that actual first-grade students do. The Crispell Drama Club brought Junie B. to life in February, much to the delight of the children and adults in the audience. The show …
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CES celebrates with ‘Songs of Peace and Winter’
Peace: a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations. Circleville Elementary School kindergarten students made learning about peace a focus when they came back from their winter break. They have been learning about the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In doing so, they have learned the …
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Pine Bush honors 124 scholar athletes
There were many proud parents and students at the Jan. 8 school board meeting as the Pine Bush Board of Education honored its fall scholar athletes, all 124 of them. In order to be considered a scholar athlete, students must maintain a 90 or above overall grade point average in the classroom and compete on …
PBE fourth-grade students celebrate New York
Fourth-grade students focus on the history of New York in their social studies class so what better way to introduce the concept of informational and persuasive writing than by using the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a landmark event in New York. Students were given a note catcher and access to two digital stories: “Balloons Over …
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Taylor Pannell named TH-R Scholar Athlete of the Month
Congratulations to Taylor Pannell, the Pine Bush High School junior who was named the Times Herald-Record female Scholar Athlete of the Month for December. Taylor just had a stellar season on the volleyball court and is now hitting the hardwood for the Pine Bush basketball team, all while excelling in the classroom. We are proud!
Boat races thrill and entertain
The Justice League prevailed! And not just on the big screen. On Friday, Dec. 21, there were 21 teams at the start of the annual boat races, held at the high school pool on the last day of classes before the winter break. By the end of the event, the Justice League stood alone. Students …
A living museum at PBE
Imagine Harriet Tubman sitting next to Malala Yousofza discussing their lives and their struggles. Picture Henry Ford having a conversation with Mickey Mantle and JFK, or Steve Irwin getting some swim advice from Missy Franklin. Welcome to Jessica Herb’s fifth grade classroom. While many students were focused on the upcoming winter break, Herb’s students were transforming …
Crispell students are looking toward the future
Crispell eighth-grade students got a close-up look at a day in the life of a chiropractor – and a carpenter, pilot, EMT, firefighter, photographer, veterinarian and so many others. Twenty-seven professionals attended Crispell Middle School on Dec. 4 for the annual Career Day. Students had the opportunity to watch demonstrations and ask questions about each …
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Pine Bush donates to United Way
Pine Bush Central School District has once again teamed up with the United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region, with staff members donating $8,500 to its 2018-2019 campaign. “The United Way is so beneficial to our community,” said Superintendent Tim Mains. “It makes perfect sense for us to partner with an organization that provides so many services to our …