West Side 6th graders are discovering their elements! During a science unit in Ms. DeRosa’s class, students were asked to research and construct a 3D polyhedron element from the periodic table with help from Library Media Specialist, Ms. Fraiberg.
What better way to learn, than to learn from students! At the February Board of Education meeting, administration and staff were proud to present and collaborate with KidOYO coding projects by students from grades 4-8. “OYO” stands for “On Your Own” and that is certainly what these brilliant minds proved as they demonstrated their coding skills on the Promethean Board to community members.
Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser is always a fun challenge at West Side. During the unit on heart health, students learned different ways to jump rope, benefits of jump roping and ways to be heart healthy. All donations went to the American Heart Association, which aides in the fight against heart disease and strokes.
West Side students are having a “ball” in the Gaga Pit! Thank you to the WSSPTG for this fabulous donation and addition to the outdoor recess area. Ga-ga is a variant of dodgeball that is played in a ga-ga "pit".
West Side concert: Principal, Alison Hazut, shared, “Our Winter Concert was AMAZING!! 5th and 6th graders confidently and joyfully performed. Many thanks to our incredible music team of educators, Leah Martin, Sue Kleiner, Samantha Meyer and Heather Daniels-Rosenblatt for organizing an incredible program.” Thank you to our talented students!
The Board of Education will be voting on the proposed 2020-21 school calendar at its January Board of Education meeting. Please be aware that this is calendar represents a draft and is not official until approved by the Board of Education.
Spelling Bee: At West Side the championship honor went to Gavin Zarro (grade 5), runner-up Dhanya Dhariwal (grade 5), and third place Abbas Hajee (grade 4).
West Side fundraiser to help Australia - Thank you to West Side Student Council & 3rd graders Jesse, Crosby and Sawyer for initiating this important fundraiser!
COLD SPRING HARBOR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION POP! PARTY FRIDAY MARCH 13, 202 For Sponsorships Opportunities Email CSHEDFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM
