The girls in each fifth grade class at Polk Street School get the chance to participate in the “Beautiful Me” Program, led by teachers Ms. Occhino and Mrs. Sperduti. The program was created by the Hance Family Foundation and focuses on self-esteem, self -worth and having confidence in yourself. Each class meets for the program for three consecutive weeks. This is the sixth year the school has offered the program.

Date Added: 6/17/2022

Date Added: 6/15/2022

Polk Street School second graders in Mrs. O’Neill’s class shared their “Diary of a 2nd Grader” stories at the Author Tea.

Date Added: 6/10/2022

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