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Students in PK 202 jammed with Mr. Louie. Our kids really love to sing and dance.

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Louie sang and danced with PK 202 in February. The kids also learned how to make their own musical instruments!

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The best part of this trip?
You get to eat what you make!

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This student had a great time decorating the doughnuts she made with her class.

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Students learned all the steps that go into making delicious doughnuts.

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Class K-209 learned how to make doughnuts on a recent trip to Green Apron.

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Class K-211 Celebrated the 100th Day of School

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Class K-211 Celebrated the 100th Day of School

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Each morning, the kids in Ms. Campanie's class did exercises to match the number of the day. They got all the way up to 100 exercises on February 14th!

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Ms. Wagner's class learned how to make doughnuts at the Green Apron Kitchen. They are using the experience to write How-to stories.

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After studying about China in school, students in 3-417 celebrated the end of the unit and Chinese New Year by having lunch at China New Star.

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Teaching artist Louie taught our PreK students how to make musical instruments from recycled materials.

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Class 1-303 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 1-303 Celebrates Black History Month

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Students in 1-303 researched the lives of African-Americans that they found inspiring. Here, two of our students are creating a biography of Jackie Robinson.

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Students in Class 1-303 researched famous African- American firsts and created biographies in a box to showcase what they learned. The children chose a figure who inspired them most and created a mini-biography to present to their parents.

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Class 1-303 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 1-303 Celebrates Black History Month

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The students in 1-303 researched the lives of famous African-Americans and created a "Biography in a Box" based on what they learned. The students will present what they learned to their families in early March.

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These beautiful headdresses are worn in the Ukraine.

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This student is wearing an outfit to reflect her family's Finnish roots.

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Our fifth grade monitors are preparing kale grown in the lab. The kale will be used to make kale chips.

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Our fifth grade monitors are checking the water in the lab to make sure that the plants have the correct nutrients, temperature and pH.

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Our Pre K students enjoyed playing the recycled instruments they made with Louie.

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Students in PK203 are enjoying their work as auto mechanics during Center Time.

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The students in PK203 are working hard to repair the toy cars in their classroom's "Auto Repair Shop".

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The students in PK 203 are learning all about transportation.

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Ms. Marsich and Ms. Reich's students performed L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole in honor of Valentine's Day.

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Class K-206 and Class K-213 Collaborated for the February Assembly

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Class K-206 and Class K-213 Collaborated for the February Assembly

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Students performed the song "Love Train".

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Class K-206 and Class K-213 Collaborated for the February Assembly

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Class K-206 and Class K-213 Collaborated for the February Assembly

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Class K-206 and Class K-213 Collaborated for the February Assembly

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Class K-206 and Class K-213 Collaborated for the February Assembly

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Ms. Landberg's class and Ms. Maxwell's Class enjoyed performing together this month.

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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The kids in 2-309 had a great time performing the music of African-American musicians like Scott Joplin, Louie Armstrong and Tina Turner.

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Ms. Castro's kids sang and danced to Tina Turner's song, "Proud Mary".

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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The kids in 2-309 paid tribute to Louis Armstrong's contributions to music by singing, "What a Wonderful World".

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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The kids in 2-309 paid tribute to Louis Armstrong's contributions to music by singing, "What a Wonderful World".

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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The kids in 2-309 paid tribute to Louis Armstrong's contributions to music by singing, "What a Wonderful World".

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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Class 2-309 Celebrates Black History Month

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The students in Ms. Castro's Class learned all about the contributions of African- Americans to music. They studied the work of Scot Joplin, Louis Armstrong and Tina Turner.

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Class 4-416 studied the contributions of famous African-Americans to our country and created a quilt to display based on what they learned.

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Class K-214 was excited to perform at our February Assembly.

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The "Women of the Calabash" had the whole audience up on their feet, singing and dancing. They taught us that many African songs tell stories.

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The "Women of the Calabash" had our students dancing in the aisles!

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Our students raved about the "Women of the Calabash" performance after the show. It was very interactive and the performers played and sang beautifully.

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The "Women of the Calabash" played drums, gourds, clapped out beats and sang during the show. They were amazing!

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In honor of Black History Month, PS 197 invited "Women of the Calabash" in to perform for our students. This group performed music and told stories from Africa, the Caribbean and Black America. Here, the performers are playing rhythms on gourds. The gourds are fruit like pumpkins. They are scraped out and dried in the sun. After about a month, the gourd becomes as hard as wood. Each gourd makes its own unique sound.

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This student proudly shows off her "100th Day of School" shirt. Schools across America pause to celebrate the 100th Day and reflect on the growth of students since September. It is also a great way to focus on, and celebrate, mathematical concepts!

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Ms. Felicetti and Mr. Goldstone worked hard to coordinate the "Kids' Heart Challenge".  The students raised $6,279- which is the highest amount we have ever raised as a school! It was an exciting event and helped us learn healthy heart habits.

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Our school aides decked out in their team shirts during "Respect for All" Week.

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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Class 4-419 Visits the Brooklyn Children’s Museum 

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This student was proud to bring in a Lithuanian flag on Diversity Day.

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This student wore a Ukrainian hat on Diversity Day.

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Celebrating Our Heritage in Class      4-419

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Celebrating Our Heritage in Class      4-419

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This student proudly wears a shirt representing Pakistan.

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This student is proud of his Russian heritage.

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Two of Ms. Castro’s kids proudly show off the hats they made on the 100th Day of School.

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The kids in 2-309 were “100 Days Brighter” on February 14.

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Students in PK202 made special hats and had fun with numbers on the 100th day of school.

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Students in PK-202 found the numbers 1-100 throughout their classroom.

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PK 202 went on a treasure hunt for the 100th Day. The numbers 1-100 were hidden all over the room. Students located each number and matched them to a 100s chart throughout the day.

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PK-202 Celebrated the 100th Day of School by making 100th Day crowns.

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Neil de Grasse Tyson is a world famous astrophysicist and is the director of the Hayden Planetarium. He has written several books and hosted the PBS show called, Nova-Science Now.  Mr. Tyson is a graduate of the New York City Schools and went on to earn degrees from Harvard University and Columbia.
You can read more about Neil de Grasse Tyson at this link:
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=10831

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Misty Copeland is the first African- American woman to be appointed as principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater. She has published a book and acted in a play on Broadway.
You can read more about Misty Copeland at this link:
https://kids.kiddle.co/Misty_Copeland

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Michael Jordan is considered to be one of the best basketball players of all time. He played in the NBA for fifteen seasons and won six championships with the Chicago Bulls.
You can read more about Michael Jordan at this link:
https://action.scholastic.com/issues/2018-19/020119/they-all-failed-how-to-fail-up.html#600L-700L

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Gabby Douglas is a world famous gymnast. In the 2012 Olympics, Gabby won gold medals in team and individual competitions. She is the first African- American gymnast in Olympic history to become the Individual All-Around champion.
You can read more about Gabby Douglas at this link:
http://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/post/superhero-gymnast

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President Barack Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. Before becoming president, he was a senator from Illinois. He has written several books and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
You can read more about Barack Obama at this link:
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3751145

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Rosa Parks has been called the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement." By not giving up her seat to a white passenger on a city bus, Rosa Parks started a protest that was felt throughout the United States. Her quiet, courageous act changed America and redirected the course of history.
You can read more about Rosa Parks at this link:
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/meet-rosa-parks/

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Mae Jemison was the first black female astronaut. When the space shuttle Endeavor was launched in 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African- American woman to orbit the earth!
You can read more about Mae at this link:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/mae_jemison/index.htm

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The Navigant volunteers were impressed by the kindness of our kids.

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One of our Navigant volunteers enjoys lunch with a student.

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Two of our beautiful children wore their best smiles on "No One Eats Alone Day".

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Our staff all dressed in red for healthy heart awareness.

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Ms. Einemann, Ms. Corso and Ms. Whelehan are all proud of their Irish roots.