Polk Street School’s pre-K classes celebrated the beginning of spring with a flowerpot craft on April 11. Following a party with an array of snacks, the students began decorating their own flowerpots. Using colorful spring stickers of bumblebees and flowers, they beautified their pots and prepared them for being filled with dirt. Donning gardening gloves, each student planted their flower seeds. The flowerpots will be placed on the classroom windowsills for the students to observe their growth.

Date Added: 4/17/2025

Polk Street School’s fifth grade classes learned about the judicial system with a fun fairytale twist, as they presented “The Trial of Goldilocks,” from March 27-28.

The program is presented by Hofstra University professor Glen Vogel, also known as Mr. Lawyer Dude. Each fifth grade class prepared for the mock trial over the course of approximately four weeks, with students assigned roles of the bailiff, attorneys, police officers and famous fairytale characters. Goldilocks was accused of trespassing, stealing items and breaking property at the Three Bears’ residence. Each week of the program, students were introduced to fundamental legal concepts and ideas.

At the conclusion of the program, the students were prepared to present a mock trial. Families were invited to attend, and fourth grade classes served as the jury. The students perfectly recited their parts and delivered comedic lines to laughs from the audience. This annual program is provided by the school’s PTA.

Date Added: 4/1/2025

Polk Street School first graders in Ms. Marinuzzi’s class created their own leprechaun catchers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Date Added: 3/19/2025