Kids Corner
Polk Street School
Frozen Jr.
Participating in the Frozen Jr. play was a great way to meet new people and make close friendships. During the auditions you sang a song from part of the show. Trust me you're going to get nervous but it’s ok, everyone gets like that. It was truly one of my favorite memories when I found out I got in the play and I got my role. I was thrilled to be in it and the director gave me another role too as dance captain. I was so excited!! I was so proud of myself for being in the play this year for my last play in the school district. It was truly an honor to be in this amazing performance and be part of the incredible cast. At the end of the day they feel like family to you. - Mia H.
Frozen Jr. was the first play I’ve ever been in. When I got to auditions I was so excited! I sang Let It Go in front of everyone and then a week later I got the news that I got a callback. Then a day later, I found out that I was gonna be in the PLAY!!! I was so happy and so excited! The first rehearsal I was a little scared but I found out that a lot of my friends were in the play too, so I felt better. After all the rehearsals it was finally time to perform the show for everyone. It was so much fun meeting new people. - Jenna D.
Click here to view the Frozen Jr. slideshow.
6th Grade Sports Night
My favorite part about 6th grade sports night was the tug of war and basketball ball throwing game because in tug of war it was fun to see our class pulling every other class towards us. In the basketball throwing game whenever someone would throw the ball back all the way to the back, I felt like we we’re gonna win! But even though we lost I still had fun and would do it again if I could! - Nathan S.
My favorite part was tug of war. This was my favorite part because I thought the tug of war was the most fun activity that we did. Another reason is because our whole class had to work together to help us win. - Peter S.
My favorite part about Sports Night is just being there, it was such a good vibe and feeling to be around your friends and family playing games. I had such an amazing time and I wish I could have done it again. It was fun competing against other friends and classes. Overall, I had a great time at 6th Grade Sports night and I hope everyone else did too! - Filippo G.
Click here to view the 6th Grade Sports Night slideshow.
John Street News
Where students report on the amazing happenings at John Street School.
5th Grade Trip to Commerce Plaza
By: Arya
On March 11th and 12th, the 5th grade students at John Street School got to experience the joy of work that most grown-ups do during the trip to Commerce Plaza! Everyone had different jobs and all had work to tackle. For example, a Newspaper Journalist had to write newspaper articles about certain jobs. Now you might be thinking, “Wouldn’t it be BORING to do a job? All you are doing is working?” And to answer your question, NO! We actually had a blast, and yes we did have to do work, but there was something about it that made it fun to work at a job for money and to be venturing out to see other people work! It made us feel grown-up. We worked on different assignments and got different breaks so that we could snack, sell merchandise and eat lunch. Speaking about selling, everyone had items they had gotten, and the manager of each company sold them to everyone. They paid with their credit cards and all of us had a BLAST swiping and writing checks. I LOVED Commerce Plaza and I’m sure everyone else did as well. You know what? Let’s ask them ourselves!
Interviews From Our Fellow 5th Grade Students
Interviewee: Ariana
Q: What did you think about Commerce Plaza? Did you have fun?
A: I think that Commerce Plaza was an amazing place for kids to finally be adults for the day and go to work. I loved how they made everything look so real. I had SOOO MUCH FUN!
Interviewee: Noah
Q: Did you have fun at Commerce Plaza? Would you go again?
A: It was amazing because it felt like I was in the future. And I got to see what I would do in my future life. I would go again because it’s BETTER than school because you would work and have fun with your friends at lunch.
Interviewee: Miley
Q: What did you think about Commerce Plaza? In the future, what do you picture yourself working as?
A: Commerce Plaza was amazing I had so much fun and I also learned so much like
Click here to view the 5th Grade Trip to Commerce Plaza slideshow.
Read Across America Week
By: Ariana
March 3rd - March 7th, John Street School dressed up for “Read Across America” week. This week was to represent Dr. Suess. We wore hats, wacky clothes, pajamas and other fun stuff to celebrate what a wonderful author he was. We also had a Book Fair to celebrate reading. On the last day of the fun-filled week, Friday, 5th grade met with their Pre-K buddy class to share some of their favorite books with each other. They read some Dr. Seuss books and some other favorites. It was fun to share a love of reading with everyone in the school.
Click here to view the Read Across America Week slideshow.
5th Grade Science Fair
By: Bella and Sharon
On March 18, students in 5th grade celebrated their Science Fair. But long before that they experimented on different things to create their amazing science projects, which they put on display for parents and younger students to see. All the students in fifth grade worked super hard on these projects to present them to you! There were lots of amazing projects that were displayed. All of these projects were very interesting and some had an amazing outcome that you wouldn’t expect! Did I mention that lots of these projects do not only teach you something but show you something that you might use in your daily life, for example a “think before you drink” project shows you what drinks to buy and what drinks will ruin your teeth and many more great projects like that.
Click here to view the JSS 5th Grade Science Fair 24-25 slideshow.
April 2025
Building Team Updates
Our dedicated WSSl Building Team has actively visited younger students during recess to foster a positive and inclusive play environment. By facilitating structured games, they help promote teamwork, cooperation, and social skills among students. Their presence has made recess more engaging and enjoyable, while also providing mentorship and support. This initiative reflects our school's commitment to building strong, supportive connections across grade levels.
Guess Who’s Reading
Our “Guess Who’s Reading” initiative has been a fun and meaningful way to blend literacy with social-emotional learning while strengthening our school community. Students are challenged to guess which staff member is hidden behind a book, sparking excitement and curiosity around reading. Along the way, they learn to make thoughtful connections, inference skills and celebrate the joy of stories. Winners even get to take home a book of their own—promoting a love of reading that lasts beyond the classroom.
Mindful Yoga
Our 2nd graders recently participated in a special yoga and mindfulness lesson during Physical Education, focusing on the connection between body and mind. They explored foundational yoga poses, learned mindfulness techniques, and discovered the power of controlled breathing. These skills not only support physical health and flexibility but also help students build focus, manage emotions, and stay calm during physical activity. It was a peaceful and empowering experience that highlighted the importance of whole-child wellness.
