Crispell students started a school-wide reading project that will have all students reading the same books throughout the entire school year. Principal John Boyle explained that we are all different people and we need to learn about other cultures, to see the world around us from another perspective. “4 Books for Crispell” recently kicked off …
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Crispell students in Pam Montemarano’s seventh-grade science class took a few pieces of paper, designed and created their own airplanes and let them take flight – all for an exercise in measurement. The class just finished studying the scientific method. For this project, they made their own paper airplanes, whatever size they wanted, using four …
Terese Chaikin’s art classes at Crispell have been working on self-portraits. They uploaded three selfies from different angles – front, side and three-quarter view – to create their portrait. Ms. Chaikin teaches about the proportions of the face and encourages her students to color them boldly. And that’s not the end of the project. They …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Or flowers and herbs, fruits and veggies! Lowes of Middletown has donated thousands of packets of seeds to the Pine Bush Central School District, thanks to Gerri Wasserman, an employee of Lowes and a resident of the district. Ms. Wasserman, who is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and whose children …
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The Pine Bush Central School District has partnered with Paper, an online tutoring service, to give students in grades 6 through 12 the ability to access live tutors seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The service is funded through the American Rescue Plan grant. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign in with …
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The federal government has established the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for those going through a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or substance use issue. Dialing 988 will connect the caller with a network of more than 200 trained mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is free and confidential. …
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There is an entire catalog of activities provided by our continuing education department this fall for children and adults. Check out the catalog here in English and Spanish. Adults can play some volleyball, basketball, swim, learn to play pickleball, get in shape or tap into wellness. There are classes to better your financial health too! …
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Eighty-five Pine Bush Central School District employees were acknowledged Tuesday at the district convocation for their years of service to the district marking 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years. Two district employees – Lisa Andryshak, a kindergarten teacher at Pakanasink Elementary School, and Kellie VanHaaster, a school-related professional at Circleville Elementary School, were honored …
It was so good to see parents and students in the Crispell gym Wednesday afternoon for the sixth-grade orientation. Students were excited as they learned about clubs and activities, met teachers and counselors, and went on a scavenger hunt through the building. “We are in the business to build better humans,” said Principal John Boyle …
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