John Street School kindergarteners commemorated the 50th day of school with a 1950s-themed celebration on Nov. 23. Parents/guardians were invited to help students create a root beer float placemat and other activities, including a “Let the Good Times Roll” coloring craft and “Rockin’ to the 50th Day” number tracing activity. Students also enjoyed tunes from the 1950s as they hula-hooped and took pictures in front of the backdrop in the hallway.

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Date Added: 11/29/2022

At the sensory table, Pre-K students matched capital and lowercase letters. At the light table, they sorted fall objects by shape and color. In the math center, they counted craft feathers and glued them onto their turkeys. At the literacy center, the student sorted words that rhyme and don't rhyme. At the writing center, they drew pictures of what they are thankful for. At the library center, they enjoyed books about fall and Thanksgiving.

Date Added: 11/21/2022

It was so nice to have the parents/guardians in to celebrate American Education Week. Students played “Match Mine” to review letters, numbers, shapes and colors. They also practiced their names by making name turkey crafts.

Date Added: 11/18/2022

John Street School third and fourth graders learned how Native Americans lived on Long Island and enjoyed an interactive experience with Teepee Ted and the Wilderness Traveling Museum, from Oct. 27-28.

Inside the school’s gymnasium, animal skin and fur clothing, as well as bones, were on display for students to wear and touch. Outside in the courtyard, students played common Native games like corn tosses, races and stacking stones. A teepee was set up for the students to sit in and explore, as well. They also played drums and other instruments made from tree bark, gourds and other traditional objects.

Date Added: 11/3/2022