EJR had a couple of visitors recently who prompted lots of love and attention. Jack and Mocha, two certified therapy dogs, stopped by with their humans, Samantha and Wendy, to hang out in the library and enjoy some stories from a few very special readers. Reading books to therapy dogs is a wonderful practice for …
Mr. Bill Losier and his music students created a fun music video, just perfect for this time of year. Watch Scarecrow here!
The holiday season is approaching quickly! As it does, we are reaching out to our Pine Bush families in need as well as those who wish to contribute to make the holidays easier for others. If your family is in need for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we have a team of staff members looking …
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It’s Fire Safety Week! Our elementary students have been receiving visits and instruction from our wonderful Pine Bush Fire Department and Circleville Fire Department volunteers all week long. It’s been incredibly informative, and the students are inquisitive and engaged. The theme for this year’s Fire Safety Week is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape.” The …
Have a look at EJR’s October newsletter for the most up-to-date information for this new month! Happy October!
Students in Ellie Cassidy’s third-grade class at EJR are rewarded with “class cash” for following the classroom and school expectations. Fridays are shopping days where they can trade in their cash for prizes. One prize is the opportunity to read to another class. The kids love reading to their former teacher’s class or to their …
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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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Start With Hello encourages students to make an effort to connect with others, especially fellow students they may not know well or someone having a hard time. EJR Assistant Principal Anthony Muia provided an interactive workshop for all students, showing them how powerful it is to reach out to others. They practiced conversation starters, which …
“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 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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