Here is a dilemma: How do our students who are new to our country learn when they don’t understand the language? It’s something our English as a New Language (ENL) teachers deal with every day. They keep looking to improve the educational experience of our ENL students in any way they can, making the transition …
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Eighth-grade students at Crispell enjoyed the annual career day where professionals in many fields come by to share their knowledge and experiences with the students who are giving some thought to what the future may hold for them. Students chose three careers in which they have interest and attended those sessions. There were a number …
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What a wonderful way to end a unit! Stacey Venzel’s fourth-grade class at Pine Bush Elementary had more than 30 visitors to their classroom as families were invited for their end-of-unit celebrations in science and writing. These fourth-grade students wrote songs about erosion (that’s a hot topic!), then performed the songs in their groups – …
Heritage Financial Credit Union had two presenters come to speak to Kyle Schneider’s Banking and Credit classes at Pine Bush High School recently. The presenters explained all about their credit union, the benefits of a credit union, as well as how to budget. They discussed topics that are covered in depth in Mr. Schneider’s classes …
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Sometimes, visualizing things really helps to understand them. Jessica Abrams’ class at PBE did just that with their emotions. The students worked with Dr. Shannon Renner, the school psychologist, and Sheena Carey, PBE school social worker, to make glitter mixed emotion jars. They added glue, warm water, and different colored glitter to represent their emotions. …
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Students in Andrea Gennaro and Amy Green’s classes at PBE had a wonderful treat recently, thanks to their own generosity and that of our local IHOP owners, Raven and Fran Atria. The Atrias rewarded the two classes that brought in the most food items during the Thanksgiving food drive – one class in kindergarten to …
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Pine Bush High School seniors Ashleigh Berentsen, Tommy Brendel and Kiera Masci participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Festival this past weekend in Rochester. All are students of Ralph Wagner, who is pictured with them. Ashleigh participated in the wind ensemble; Kiera was part of the mixed choir; and Tommy …
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Students in Lisa Quick’s and Maria Gabrell’s fourth-grade classes at Circleville Elementary had a big day recently! The teachers hosted an author celebration so that their budding authors could share their published small moment narratives with an audience. Their proud parents showed up for the readings and all students had the opportunity to read their …
Kindergarten students and students in all special programs at Circleville Elementary School participated in a Balloons Over Broadway event during Thanksgiving week. The students made their own balloons, a bit smaller than the actual balloons that flew over Broadway on Thanksgiving morning, and had a parade to show them off! A big thanks to the …
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Students in Kara Sprague’s forensics classes at Pine Bush High School got an insider’s view of just what it takes to do clean-up at a crime scene. Nicole Morales, owner of Bio One, talked to the students about her job as a crime scene cleaner and the meticulous detail she must use to do her …
