by Alex Melnick | May 22, 2026 | 2025-2026, science grades K-2, Uncategorized
This spring the K-2 group studied fossils. We looked at the layers of the earth and learned about the Law of Superposition that states that, unless disturbed, oldest rocks,and fossils are further down in the layers. We learned about the main types of fossils including...
by Alex Melnick | Mar 6, 2026 | 2025-2026, grade 2, grade 3, language arts
Starting in late January, four of our second and third graders began a small-group “book club” focusing on the story “Snake and Lizard” by Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop. We began our group by examining the front and back covers, book jacket, and illustrations to...
by Alex Melnick | Mar 6, 2026 | 2025-2026, grades 6-8, science
This winter and spring of 2026, students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th have been learning about plant and animal cells. We started our cellular exploration by looking at many parts of the cell and learning about the most important parts that help the cell function. ...
by Alex Melnick | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Starting in late January, the first and second graders at The New School began a new Subject Study reading books focusing on friendship. Throughout the course of the study, we are reading stories with underlying themes that demonstrate appropriate social interactions,...
by Alex Melnick | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the winter and spring of 2026, the third and fourth graders continued their study of early American history. We delved into information about Plymouth, Massachusetts, Manhattan Island, Jamestown and more. Students have read and responded to questions based on the...
