by newschoolsyr | Jun 6, 2025 | Social Studies, Social Studies 3rd grade students, Social Studies grades K-2
To finish up our Haudenshanee unit, we looked at the stories that were associated with the different clans of the heron, turtle and beaver. Students learned about the importance of the natural world to each tribe and where some of their folk stories came from. As we...
by newschoolsyr | May 25, 2025 | grade 2, grade 3, science
This spring our 2nd and 3rd graders participated in a study of habitats. We began by thinking about what a habitat is and what a habitat provides for animals. They decided a habitat must provide air or oxygen, food, water, shelter, and space.Students had many amazing...
by newschoolsyr | May 25, 2025 | grade 1, grade 2, Kindergarten, visual arts
Art Studio continues to be a favorite place for our kindergarten, first, and second grade students. We have continued with the studio format where students can choose their materials alternating with some classes that introduce an art form, project, or material. On...
by newschoolsyr | May 19, 2025 | grades 4 - 8, science
Students in grades 4-8 learned about forces and bridges during science class lead by our student teacher, Alexandra. They learned what load, compression, and tension is. As well, they learned about three main types of bridges-arch, suspension, and beam bridge. Words...
by newschoolsyr | May 19, 2025 | language arts
In spring of 2025, students in the younger grades met once a week and focused on making predictions and articulating the theme of each story. A book by Stephen Kellogg was read and connections and predictions were made, while discussions were had about the topic of...
