Date Added: 6/10/2022

John Street School fifth graders planted red, white and blue flowering plants at the memorial at Rath Park on May 23. The planting was made possible due to donations from the PTA, as well as discounts from Garden World in Franklin Square. This has become a tradition of community service for the students each May in honor of Memorial Day.

Date Added: 6/6/2022

Fifth grade students at John Street School and Polk Street School were visited by Assemblyman Ed Ra on May 27.

Assemblyman Ra explained to students how a bill becomes a law. The students then had the opportunity to act as if they were in the Assembly and Senate and to propose, vote on and sign a law proposed by their peers.

Students asked Assemblyman Ra questions, such as “What age do you have to be to run for office?”

Date Added: 6/3/2022

Dr. Taylor, kindergarten teachers and providers recently presented to incoming kindergarten parents.

Date Added: 6/2/2022

John Street's fifth and sixth graders enjoyed the return of the annual event of parent/family member volunteers coming to share their careers. This year's presenters included: Maggie Tittler (photographer), Matt Cotignola (social studies teacher), Louis Curcio (accountant), Elizabeth Greaney (special agent for Homeland Security & TSA), Kevin Kirrane (lieutenant of NYFD), Mrs. Ramos (nurse), Dana Sullivan (speech and language pathologist) and James Gangone (elevator/escalator repairman).

Date Added: 6/2/2022