We celebrate reading throughout the year but we put a special emphasis during March when we celebrate Read Across America. Librarian Lisa Ruyack at Pine Bush Elementary shared some videos by authors with connections to Pine Bush as they read their books for all to enjoy. Jordan D. Brown The first author is Jordan D. …
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Since students have not been able to visit their school libraries as they usually do, librarians have gotten creative. They are bringing the library to the students. At PBE, librarian Lisa Ruyack makes sure all students get their library experience. Toward the end of each day, she loads up her rolling library cart and makes …
There is help available for uninsured people in the Lower Hudson Valley whose mental health is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinated Behavioral Health Services (CBHS), a tightly knit group of behavioral health and community-based service providers, has launched the ConnexRx Texter. The Texter is prompted by individuals via text or by scanning a barcode. …
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The 2021-2022 student calendar was adopted by the Pine Bush Board of Education at its March 23 meeting. The calendar can be found on the Parent/Community page of the district website or click here for the 2021-2022 student calendar.
On Thursday, March 25, Pine Bush High School will be taking part in the Say Something Campaign, also known as the Sandy Hook Promise. To honor the 26 lives that were lost on December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, students will be asked to sign the Say Something banner, taking the pledge to …
This past year has been difficult for many. But on Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12, EJR celebrated its resilience and strength by marking the one year anniversary of virtual teaching and learning. The message for sure was EJRStrong as students arrived and walked through a blue and gold balloon arch, some flexing their …
Robin Conklin’s fifth-grade students continued a tradition at Circleville Elementary School reading Esperanza Rising, a historical fiction chapter book that is read by fifth grade classes at CES and across the district. In addition to the reading, students also make their own yarn dolls, which have significant meaning in the story about a young …
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Hello Pine Bush Parents and staff, I’ve been fielding a lot of questions about our plans to return for more learning this spring. So I want to fill everyone in on where we stand in our efforts to begin more frequent teacher-student contact. And at the end I have something to say about spring sports. …
Earlier in March, our schools celebrated the annual Read Across America Day, a true festival of reading. At PBE, Leilah Austin and her fifth-graders read “We Are Water Protectors,” a beautiful picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. The book tells the story of an Ojibwe girl who fights against the …
There’s been a lot of reading going on and Ms. Porter at CES decided to bring a favorite story to life! So on Friday morning, March 12, she made a special breakfast for her kindergarten students – green eggs and ham! The students loved trying this unique breakfast, one they mostly only read about!
