Third-grade students in Sarah Levato’s class at EJR had lots to be excited about. They had recently been working on a big project – writing and illustrating their very own books! How amazing was that! Even better, they invited their families into the classroom for a presentation by each student, giving a summary of their …
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Fifth-grade students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School had a terrific day for their moving-up ceremony on Wednesday morning, June 14. Parents, guardians and family members were excited as the students walked toward the large white tent where the ceremony would take place. The soon-to-be middle school students received plenty of sage advice from teachers …
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Hey family and friends of the EJR fifth-grade students – If you missed the big moving-up ceremony or just want to watch it again, click here to view! And congratulations again to our awesome EJR fifth graders!!
The fifth-grade and eighth-grade moving-up ceremonies will be livestreamed for family and friends. Click here for the livestream link. The livestream will begin promptly at the start of the ceremony: Wednesday, June 14, 10 a.m. – Edward J. Russell Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – Circleville Elementary School Friday, June 16, 9:30 a.m. – Pakanasink …
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Pine Bush students will continue to have recess and physical education classes indoors until the air quality improves enough that it is safe to be outside. The district consulted with the Orange County Department of Health yesterday and determined that the air quality due to the Canadian wildfires is not safe for outdoor activity. Decisions …
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Tiffanie Reilly’s first graders at EJR were pretty excited this overcast but warm May day. Equally eager were the students in Teresa Salvato’s first grade at PBE. The two classes were finally getting to meet after being pen pals throughout the school year! The teachers paired up their students and each month they wrote to …
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In direct consultation with the Orange County Department of Health, please know that Pine Bush schools will hold all recess and physical education classes indoors tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7, in response to the air quality concerns stemming from the Canadian wildfires. Decisions about field trips that are scheduled for Wednesday will be made in the …
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The last four days of the school year – June 20, 21, 22 and 23 – are half days for all elementary and middle school students. Below are the dismissal times for walkers at EJR and Crispell, parent pick-up at all elementary and middle schools and bus departures for each. CES – Parent pick-up begins …
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Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School are gearing up for their art show and science celebration on May 16. Fifth graders are working in groups on their science projects, designing and creating a vehicle using recycled materials, and programming Sphero, a robot, that will drive that vehicle. Each member of the group had their …
April is National Poetry Month! April 27, in particular, was Poem in Your Pocket Day. Many of our students had a great time writing and sharing their own personal poems. EJR first-graders were extra excited to share their poems with each other. They made their very own “pocket,” which hung from a string around each …
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