It's official, 1AL are Word Detectives!
Thank you Wendy Mass for a terrific author visit and thanks to the PTO for funding it!
Paper snowflakes and kids!
In 3rd grade resource, we're using stickers to create arrays. This was a fun way to kick off our multiplication unit! @WPScoolidge
Happy Holidays from Wyckoff Schools!
A team of students at Eisenhower Middle School were chosen as one of only 300 schools in the country (and one of eight in NJ) to move on to the next round in Samsung's "Solve for Tomorrow" design challenge. In being selected a state finalist, EMS will be awarded a $2,500 Samsung technology prize package and continue competing to win the national prize of a $100,000 package. Next, students will work toward being named a state winner and ultimately a national finalist. The team, comprised of students Chris H., Greyson P., Shaela S., and Chris S. (and mentored by teachers Angelo Bonavitacola, Marc DeBlock, and Jason Opremcak), now turns their attention towards engaging the community and using the design thinking process to design, engineer, and test a prototype.
From the Samsung website: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition designed to empower students in grades 6–12 to leverage the power of STEM to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities. The competition engages U.S. Gen Z students to catalyze change by applying Problem-based Learning (PBL) principles, environmental stewardship, and entrepreneurship to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. It also promotes active, hands-on learning, making STEM more tangible and showcasing its real-world applications.
Fourth graders are studying fast land changes. We built structures out of marshmallows and toothpicks and then tested their strength with a Jello earthquake.
In the fall, 1st grade artists explored the work of Van Gogh! We learned about his paintings of sunflowers and which colors he used to create realistic renditions. We used our skills to draw the different shapes, paint the flowers, and add texture backgrounds!
These 4th graders launched their book clubs today! They came up with rules and goals for their reading.
"We need another rule! Be patient!"-4th grader
Congratulations to our November Character Award winners! These
students have demonstrated empathy and inclusion, as well as honesty,
respect, responsibility, and compassion. We are so proud of you!
See this link to view the winners! - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLZNomIlEE6Xv0rzJc_An0mNku0ZGT1a/view?usp=sharing
The 8th Grade Trip to Philadelphia and Dorney Park is June 4-6, 2024. Please reference the following link for additional information. - https://sites.google.com/wyckoffschools.org/ems8thtrip2024
Writers.
Even reading comprehension board games are fun! Ask a 5th grader!
Check out these first grade word detectives! We worked hard to earn these badges! 🔎📖
Join us on November 30th for Strategic Planning Session #3! The 2023 Wyckoff School District Strategic Planning process includes a series of three stakeholder meetings facilitated by the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA). All members of the Wyckoff educational community are invited to participate in any or all meetings.
The third and final session on November 30 will focus on drafting goal statements to support the five-year vision and will run from 7:00 to 8:30pm at Eisenhower Middle School.
To register for the November 30 session, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/jm6bxD6kyrn75pBt9
Magma Math showed teachers the same/different instructional routine and surfaced students’ solutions to engage in discussion with students after completing a Magma Math assignment.
Math stations and small group instruction helps personalize learning in 4th grade at Coolidge School.
During technology class at Washington School this week, third graders disguised turkeys and first graders coded Ozobots to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast.
After reading and discussing Balloons Over Broadway, 2nd and 5th grade students used the design process to create their own balloons and paraded thru the halls of Coolidge School.
Second grade students created their own Thanksgiving floats! 🦃
