Kids Corner

Polk Street School

What will the Class of 2025 miss most about Polk Street?

What I will miss most about Polk Street School are the teachers and my friends. Especially all the memories I’ve made here in Polk Street. I will forever remember a few of my teachers because they were the best teachers I could have ever had. And friends because some of my friends are not going to the same high school as me. That is why I’ll miss my teachers and friends when I leave Polk Street. - Catalina C.

If I had to choose what I’d miss most about PSS, I would say obviously just being here. The energy and atmosphere around us at Polk Street is like no other. Polk Street has taught me so much and I’ve had so much fun.  - Filippo G. 

What I will miss most about PSS are the teachers and just being in the school. There have been so many memories that have happened here in the past 6 years. So many fun events from the PTA and countless fun lessons from our teachers everyday. I will miss everything about Polk Street School. - Emily I. 

John Street News

Where students report on the amazing happenings at John Street School.

 Field Day

By: Arya

Field day was AWESOME! We all had a blast running in the hot sun, doing activities and going crazy! We had two different teams, yellow and blue. Even though we were on different teams, we still cheered each other on and acted like good sports. The heat was BLAZING as we ran across the field! Our team, (yellow) started in the gym playing hockey, while the blue team played at relay. We scored goals while blue ran, jumped and did other activities. Then, we played relay, and let me tell you, IT WAS A LOT! I mean, we were running, throwing, catching, jumping, skipping, and it’s 900,000° out! We also had this bouncing yoga ball that everyone was bouncing and goofing around on. Then, we joined together again and played capture the flag and soccer! It was so fun trying to figure out how to win and solving troubles with your teammates. After all of the running around and sweating, Coach told us we were allowed to play with the blow up carnival! There were buckets, tic tac toe, clown games, football and soccer! We thank all the coaches, teachers, and PTA for setting us up a FANTASTIC  field day! 

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End of the Year Picnics 

By: Cameron

At the end-of-year picnic, the 5th graders went on a field trip to kickball fields At Averill Park so we could have a kickball tournament! Team green won and team red thought they won but they didn’t because the game already ended by the time they made their comeback. Team yellow came in 3rd. And team white (my team) sadly came in last.😢 But that’s not all, there were… (drumbroll please) SNACKS! 😋 All grade levels get to enjoy these special picnics at the end of the year. Most of them stay in the courtyard at school but 5th and 6th grade get to travel! It is really fun to get to play kickball with my grade level. 😎 And even though we didn’t win, we still had fun playing kickball with my friends. 😄👍

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June 2025

Kindergarten Show

Kindergarten students lit up the stage in their end-of-year show, themed A Day at the Movies. Each class performed a lively dance to a popular movie song, delighting the audience with their energy and enthusiasm. The show was a heartwarming celebration of talent, imagination, and a fantastic year in Kindergarten.

Field Day

Mr. Boyle and Mr. Brady hosted an exciting Field Day filled with games, laughter, and outdoor fun. Students from Pre-K through 6th grade enjoyed a variety of activities designed to build teamwork and school spirit. The sunny day was packed with relay races, obstacle courses, and plenty of smiles. It was a memorable event that brought the entire school community together in celebration and play.

Bertini Garden Rocks

Congratulations to the 5th Grade Girl Scout Troop 1277 who earned their Bronze Award in efforts to update the Bertini Gardens Rock Garden. These students have been working on this project for months and created over 500 rocks to add to our Bertini Gardens. Their hope is that this space serves a fun learning environment for students for many years to come.

Flag Day

WSS proudly hosted its annual Flag Day ceremony, honoring the American flag and the values it represents. Students gathered outside to sing patriotic songs and reflect on the meaning of the day. It was a meaningful celebration that highlighted respect, tradition, and American spirit.

Building Team: Summer Send Off

The WSS building team brightened up the school grounds by planting colorful flowers outside the building. Their hard work and care added a cheerful touch that welcomes students, staff, and visitors each day. They also spread positivity by hosting a Kindness Summer Send-Off Cart for teachers, filled with thoughtful treats to celebrate the end of the school year.