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 …
Check out the December newsletter for all things Crispell!
As everyone knows by now, school meals are no longer free to all students. We strongly encourage everyone to apply for free/reduced meals. It benefits the district as well as individual families.
The students in Kim White’s and Suzanne Parker’s second grades at Pakanasink learned so much about Thanksgiving leading up to the holiday. They learned vocabulary relating to the times and sang an amazingly joyful song! Have a look and listen to their Thanksgiving celebration!
In October, the Crispell Middle School Interact Club held its “Basketball for Breast Cancer” fundraiser and donated a portion of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Recently, Kristi Greco and Patti Mack from the ACS visited the Interact Club and thanked the students for all their hard work. Principal John Boyle, Interact Club advisor …
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