After brainstorming about ideas that excite them, students have to come up with a game plan to make it all happen. Once they figure out what materials are required and they gather everything, it’s time for the next step. During the weekly sessions that follow, our entrepreneurs make their products. This is all in preparation for our annual marketplace where they have an opportunity to sell them. It’s a very exciting process that we look forward to each year!
Students were very curious about our special visitor today. With his plush red suit, long white beard, tall black boots, and jolly personality, Santa quickly attracted everyone’s attention. He listened closely to wishes and answered many clever questions. The sense of wonder and excitement that he created was magical. We wish all of you a very happy and safe holiday season!
Although they all started out with the same blank canvas, and basic instructions, each person ended up with a different result. Just like snowflakes that are known for being unique, so are people and their snowmen. That’s what makes them interesting!
We all enjoyed listening to our junior and senior choral groups perform at the winter concert. The music department has worked hard this year and it certainly showed as music filled the room. The various group numbers and individual acts were a great way to celebrate the new season.
We played games, sang a variety of songs, and shared snacks with our friends at a local senior day center this week. It’s always so nice to begin the holiday season with this special annual visit. The warm smiles, laughter, and simple fun that we experience during these visits make us want to go back again soon.
We recently honored our students for their accomplishments at our first awards assembly of the school year. Congratulations to all of our award winners!
As expected, our four-legged friends have been stealing our hearts in each session of PAWS. Once they feel comfortable, the pups love following commands and doing tricks for treats. When the treats are all gone, it’s nice to relax and enjoy being together.
Our intramural soccer program drew interest from students of all ages this year. It was a nice experience for novices as well as more experienced players. Now we are looking forward to an exciting basketball season!
Students in art class were given an opportunity to say thank you to veterans this week. They made beautiful cards with heartfelt messages. We are currently selling paper flags in honor and in memory of veterans who hold a special place in our hearts. The money we collect will be used to buy gift cards and special treats for veterans who reside at the Lyons VA Hospital in Berkley Heights, NJ. We hope it will make them smile this holiday season to be reminded of how thankful we are for their service and bravery.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving food drive! We delivered several large boxes of non-perishable food to the Center for Food Action today. Your generosity will enable many people to have a much nicer holiday this year. We are very proud of our student council for making beautiful posters, reminding each homeroom about it, checking for expiration dates, and packing up the food. It was a job well done!
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