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💜Week Three (April 6 - April 10)💜

This week, we worked on ways to make remote learning more engaging. Since the Spring Break was canceled, teachers tried to create activities that were more low key and fun. We also continued to practice using Google Meet for small groups and continued to make videos of read alouds and mini-lessons.
Our families and students have been working very hard to make this transition, too. We are very proud of our entire school community.

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This week, students throughout the school were asked to think about what they would like to be when they grew up.

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This week we created a "Fun Class". This class is hosted by our school robot, Volt. In this classroom, all students can choose from a menu of activities that they find interesting and engaging. This class is open to any student and their family whenever they need a break or are looking for something fun to do.

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This student created a beautiful tribute to our MTA workers and offers them a "High Five".

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Ms. Martin conducts a small group via Google Meet to help two students with Mathematics. Ms. Maroz was also in the session translating the lesson in Russian.

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Ms. Torres is raising butterflies in her virtual classroom. The caterpillars are starting to build cocoons!

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Ms. De Chirico found out one of her students was a little blue and that he didn't live too far away from her house. So, she jumped in her car and surprised him with a visit (using social distancing, of course).

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Ms. Colley challenged our kids to construct boats with materials they found in their house.

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Ms. Tricomi put together a special message for our fifth graders. Our staff also created a video to say hello to all of our students and posted it on the PS 197 echalk website.

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A budding scientist proudly shows off his picture.

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This student is sporting a jersey from his favorite soccer club.

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Our students created rainbows and hung them in the windows to honor and support health care workers.

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Ms. Colley challenged our fourth graders to design bridges using materials they had all around the house. We were so impressed with their projects!

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4th grade Bridge Building  (Apr 7, 2020 at 8_47 PM)

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This beautiful tree was inspired by an assignment that Ms. De Chirico gave to 3-415.

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On Tuesday, April 7, teachers in K-2 met with Casey Maxwell, our TC consultant to plan how to conduct remote literacy lessons.

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Students created rainbows to hang in their windows.

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One of our kids has her sights on becoming a pop star who also is a gymnast!

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Our teachers have been incorporating their families and friends into their lessons. Mr. and Mrs. Richford's dog, Franklin, is quickly becoming the most popular teacher at school!

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One of our Kindergarteners is planning on becoming a police officer when he grows up.

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Last week, we celebrated Jersey Day. Students and staff wore their favorite team jerseys to school.

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One of our kids has been inspired to become a doctor.

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Ms. Colley's fourth graders designed bridges using materials they had in the house. They were very creative in their efforts.

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4th grade Bridge Building  (Apr 7, 2020 at 2_25 PM)

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One of our fifth graders proudly displays her model of a Viking longship.

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This student created a poster thanking all those people who are still working to keep our city going.

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Our students are honoring our health care workers.

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How can you do anything but smile when you see this?

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Social Studies- Understanding Wants and Needs

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Social Studies- Understanding Wants and Needs

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This student created a chart to characterize wants and needs.

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This student measured her height in apples and oranges.

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This student wrote a poem celebrating her mom.

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One of our students sketched a Viking  longship to show what she has learned.

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Students explore Dance while learning at home.

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This student created a thank you for our doctors.

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This student created a poster to honor our first responders.

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The ARTS are for everyone!! (Apr 10, 2020 at 10_49 AM)

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Ms. Domkina encouraged her kids to add some rainbows to the world to show our support for health care workers.

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Ms. Domkina's kids created rainbows and hung them in windows to show support for health care workers.

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RAINBOWS IN YOUR WINDOW (Apr 10, 2020 at 7_25 PM)

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This one was made out of cars!

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Students constructed bridges out of materials they had at home.

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One student made a puppet with his family.

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Make your own puppet (Apr 10, 2020 at 5_04 PM)