Kids Corner

Polk Street School

PSS Kids Corner Podcast - Episode 18: Color Run

Pumpkin Patch

My favorite thing about the Polk Street School Pumpkin Patch is that there are so many cute photo stuff that we can take pictures with. And they have so many pumpkins in different colors and shapes. That's why I love the Pumpkin Patch! - Mia H.

My favorite part of the Pumpkin Patch is that there are always perfect pumpkins. I like that there are perfect pumpkins because they are the perfect size and color. It also makes it easier to turn your pumpkin into a charter for the contest because it is easier to color in it because it is smooth which makes it easier. - Julianna E. 

My favorite part about the pumpkin patch was seeing my friends from a different class. Also finding the perfect pumpkin to choose from and comparing sizes too see who’s pumpkin is the biggest. It was fun at the pumpkin patch. - Emily I. 

My favorite part about the Polk Street Pumpkin Patch is getting to have fun with my friends outside. I love deciding which pumpkin looks the best and roundest and taking fun pictures in the ghosts or pumpkins cutouts with my friends. Then playing fun games around the outdoor learning center followed by one big class picture for the yearbooks. - Olivia L.

Click here to view the Pumpkin Patch 2024 slideshow.

Nature Nick

6th Graders thinking back to their experience with

Nature Nick in 2nd grade:

I remember the owl and when it was on the guy and it was very cool! We saw so many animals it was awesome. I’m pretty sure there was a snake too! - Leo C. 

When I was watching Nature Nick take out all the creatures he had, I was so amazed! Also when he pulled a snake out I think everyone was surprised!

And after that day, I told my parents and friends about it! - Nathan S. 

I remember Nature Nick showing us all of his beautiful animals. I remember him doing tricks with them which was a core memory for me. It was an awesome experience!  - Filippo G.

One of my favorite memories is when Nature Nick came in second grade. Nature Nick let us touch a snake & turtle. He was very calm with the animals and showed patience while teaching us. I remember Nature Nick’s animals were well behaved such as his owl. It stayed on his arm after his command of doing so. It was such a cool experience and it was a day I'll always remember from that year. - Matthew C.

Click here to view the Nature Nick 2024 slideshow.

John Street News

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

Halloween Parade 

By: Rohan & Isabella

JSS had a Halloween Parade in our school on October 31st on Halloween, a lot of students dressed up in costumes, and there was a band playing Halloween songs on the blacktop. The students that are not in the band marched around. Some of the songs that the band played were The Addams Family, Hedwig's Theme, Haunted House, Star Wars, Scooby Doo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,The Wizard, Jaws and more. There were lots of instruments. Students played the trumpet, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trombone, and drums. The instrument I play is the trumpet. A lot of parents watched us play. It was really fun!

Anti-Bullying Week

By: Ariana

We were rocking our looks for anti-bullying week. We were cool cowboys and cowgirls for “Wild About Caring”, we had the coolest hats for “Hats off to Upstanders”, we wore super nice JSS themed shirts for “JSS stands against Bullying”. On Thursday, we were ready for our favorite sports team to rock “Team Up Against Bullying”, and we can’t forget about getting ready to sleep in our super cute pajamas for “Put Bullying to Bed” day. We did a lot of great things to get rid of bullying. Nobody’s a bully and we hope it will stay that way.

Pumpkin Patch

Recently we had a Pumpkin Patch at JSS, on Tuesday October 22nd.  Everyone picked a pumpkin. Everyone was happy to see each other. We all had a lot of fun playing and picking pumpkins. .Everyone’s outfits matched the theme. Pumpkins are good for Halloween. Everyone loved it and some people made their pumpkins into literary pumpkins and put them in the lobby.  I think a pumpkin patch was a very good idea because I met new people and more friends.🎃🎃🎃

Hispanic Heritage

By: Yamiley

Big THANK YOU to Cristiano, Harper, Peyton, Mikayla and Jake for helping us interview and record all of our amazing participants for our Hispanic Heritage video. Thanks also goes out to Mr. Lee, Ms. Scarpinito and ALL the teachers at JSS for helping us organize. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We appreciate all of our students and families for sharing their cultures with us.

November 2024

A Morning of Honor, A Gratitude of a Lifetime

On Friday, November 8th, Washington Street School honored our local Veterans in an assembly filled with gratitude, support and thankfulness. Classrooms worked hard on making posters for our Veterans and beautifully decorated the gymnasium. Students wrote personal letters to our community heroes, thanking them for their services and sacrifice. Students, led by Ms. Tesar, sang patriotic songs to pay tribute to the service these special men and women made for our country. 

Student Highlight

This month Landon, a first grader in Mrs. Sink and Ms. Ficalora’s class was the spotlight student of the month. Landon was asked “How would he prepare a turkey?” Landon shared that first, he would catch his turkey by disguising it as a JETS football player. Then he would clean the turkey. To do this, we would use some spray and wipes, an essential in his household cleaning supplies. Landon would then cook the turkey by adding spices like “salt, pepper and barbeque sauce.” Following this, the turkey would cook for a long time, “like 30 minutes.” Landon brought a smile to everyone’s face and we would all love to try his Turkey recipe this holiday season. 

Movember Movement

For the month of November, staff and students supported Men’s Health Awareness Month. Students learned about healthy habits and cardiovascular exercises in the physical education classes to improve overall health. On Fridays, Washington Street wore blue in support of this movement to bring awareness to a great cause.

           

Staff v. PTA Volleyball Game

6th Grade students decorated pumpkins and displayed them for a school wide voting. Students brought  in quarters to vote for their favorite pumpkins and the proceeds were donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Over $900 were raised.