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Mary G. Clarkson Welcomes New Families
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
The faculty at Mary G. Clarkson School held an orientation session to welcome the families of students who will begin kindergarten in September.

Programming Robots
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Kindergarten students at Mary G. Clarkson School practiced their coding skills during STEAM class by drawing lines for Ozobot robots to follow.

Doors for a Cause
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Classes at Mary G. Clarkson School decorated their doors to celebrate Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness.

Spring Break Message 2024
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Middle School, Íæż½ã½ã High School, Íæż½ã½ã Home page, Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Íæż½ã½ã Union Free School Íæż½ã½ã DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 75 WEST PERKAL STREET, BAY SHORE, NEW YORK, 11706 PHONE (631) 968-1115 FAX (631) 968-4131     Board of Education Steven J. Maloney, Ed.D. Jennifer Brownyard, President Superintendent of Schools Louis R. Bettinelli, Vice President   Andrew A.... more info

Bird Art
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Students at Brook Avenue School created bird-inspired art to celebrate Spring.

Board of Education Public Session Scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Middle School, Íæż½ã½ã High School, Íæż½ã½ã Home page, Universal Pre-Kindergarten
The Board of Education will be holding a   PUBLIC SESSION   for the purpose of voting related to the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Budget Vote and Election   Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.   The meeting will take place in the Íæż½ã½ã Office First Floor Conference Room   The meeting will be broadcast live at: www.bayshoreschools.org/Boardmeeting

Spelling Bee Champs
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Íæż½ã½ã Middle School hosted a school-wide spelling bee that resulted in students being named grade-level or building champions. The building champions will compete in the Suffolk County spelling bee being held at the Middle School later this spring.

Visiting Author
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School had a visit from author Renee Winters, who shared her writing process, how to find sources of inspiration, and how to express creativity.

SCOPE Honors Íæż½ã½ã Staff and Community
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Members of the Íæż½ã½ã School Íæż½ã½ã staff and community were recognized at the 23rd Annual SCOPE School Íæż½ã½ã Awards Dinner. These individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to supporting the students of Íæż½ã½ã. Jennifer Brownyard, School Board Service Award Amy Nardone, Teacher Service Award Louis Balsamo, Administrator Service Award Amanda DellUniversita,... more info

Mary G. Clarkson Celebrates Black History
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
An assembly celebrating Black History Month at Mary G. Clarkson School put the focus on uplifting Black voices through literature and recognizing contributions of Black inventors.

Students Experience StarLab
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School experienced an interactive presentation in the Íæż½ã½ã's StarLab, which included an exploration of the universe.

Teacher Recognized
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School teacher Mr. David Schecher was recognized as one of Legislator Sam Gonzalez's Black History Month honorees.

Build a Buddy
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Brook Avenue School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) and staff volunteers facilitated a Valentine's Day "Build A Buddy" event for students.

P.S. I Love You
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students and staff at Mary G. Clarkson School celebrated P.S. I Love You Day.

Bingo!
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
The Mary G. Clarkson School Parent Faculty Association (PFA) hosted a Bingo Night for families.

Gift of Flowers
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Mr. Treglia's class at Mary G. Clarkson School assembled flowers for the building's Main Office staff to celebrate International Lego Day.

Breakfast for Champions
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Íæż½ã½ã High School held a Breakfast for Champions event last month. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Alexandra Russo (BSHS '16) for sharing her story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student / Area / Nominating Teacher Hunter Joel / English / Mrs. D'Antoni Jacob... more info

Geography Islands
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Students in Ms. Rampersaud’s class at Gardiner Manor School designed islands with various themes to explain their understanding about geography with their classmates. Students also created poems to capture the essence of their island design.

Inspired Art
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Students at Brook Avenue School worked with art teacher Mrs. Pigate to create artwork inspired by Van Gogh.

Winter Wonderland
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School students performed for families and friends during a Winter Wonderland event that also featured decorations and a STEAM village.

Read Along
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Teachers at Fifth Avenue School learned about Google for Education's Read Along. Christina Picardi, a member of the Íæż½ã½ã's Technology Department, spoke at a faculty meeting to share how the program can enhance literacy skills.

Thanksgiving Parade
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School students worked with their STEAM teacher to create a Thanksgiving Day parade simulation.

Cookie Battle
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Ms. Tramposch and Mrs. Sieber's class at Mary G. Clarkson School voted between Oreo and Chocolate Chip for their favorite cookie. Then, they tallied the results and created a bar graph and picture graph to show the data.

Sharing Book Reviews
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Students in Mrs. Cristando's class at South Country School wrote book reviews for the school library to help readers find their next book adventure.

Sandy Learning
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School practiced reading and writing with sand, Play-Doh, and small books

Learning About Democracy
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Kindergarten classes at Mary G. Clarkson School learned about democracy before Election Day. Students discussed the importance of voting so that all of their voices can be heard.

Mary G. Clarkson Students Pick Pumpkins
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School picked pumpkins from a pumpkin patch at the building. The event was made possible by the Mary G. Clarkson Parent Faculty Association (PFA).

Engineering Hats
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Ms. Brown and Mrs. Partridge's class at Mary G. Clarkson School constructed hats during a MysteryScience lesson about material properties and engineering.

Making Pumpkins
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Mrs. Fruhauf's class at Mary G. Clarkson School read There Was An Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything and made Rice Krispy pumpkins.

Mary G. Clarkson Holds Storybook Parade
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students and staff members at Mary G. Clarkson School donned their best costumes for this year's Storybook Parade.

Nature Poems
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Ms. Brown and Mrs. Patridge's second grade students at Mary G. Clarkson School explore the outdoors to observe nature and collect details for fall-themed sensory poems.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School held an assembly to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Van Auken, shared a book with students, and the Íæż½ã½ã High School Latin Dance Residency led students through an interactive performance.

Íæż½ã½ã Board Trustee Guy Leggio Honored by State School Boards
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Middle School, Íæż½ã½ã High School, Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Íæż½ã½ã Board of Education Trustee Guy Leggio ('81) has been announced as the joint recipient of the New York State School Boards Association Everett R. Dyer Award for Distinguished School Board Service. This award is the highest award that is given by the New York State School Boards Association; it recognizes outstanding contributions to public education and children. Mr. Leggio has served... more info

Mary G. Clarkson Hosts Movie Night
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
The Mary G. Clarkson School Parent Faculty Association (PFA) hosted a movie night for students and their families.

Solving Problems Through Design
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School learned problem-solving skills during STEAM class. They read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and discovered a tree with an imbalance that needed to be fixed. They used the engineering design process to create new ways of building trees.

Analyzing Apples
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Ms. Russo and Ms. Surian's class at Mary G. Clarkson School learned about apples. Students read about "Johnny Appleseed," explored the life cycle of an apple, and used their five senses to analyze different apples.

Team Building
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School students practiced their collaboration and communications skills. Students in Ms. Brown and Mrs. Partridge's class used those skills to find ways to tie two Twizzlers together using only one hand.

Celebrating World Kindness Day
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Ms. Aponte and Mrs. Rourke's class at Mary G. Clarkson School listened to the story I am Peace by Susan Verde. They then brainstormed words that represent "peace" and decorated their chosen words.

Students Learn to Make Ten
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Mrs. Morales' first grade class at Mary G. Clarkson School learned how to find multiple ways to "make ten" by using manipulatives.

Learning to be a Scientist
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School's STEAM teacher, Ms. Navarra, helps students learn how to think like scientists. Second grade students learned about the scientific method by making predictions, conducting an experiment, and observing the results.

Inspired Art Projects
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Mrs. McCabe and Mrs. McNulty's class at Mary G. Clarkson School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an art project. They learned about Frida Kahlo and used her style as inspiration for their own artwork.

Mary G. Clarkson School Hosts Open House
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School families received important information during the building's annual open house night. Teachers shared what students will be learning throughout the year, and parents and guardians had the opportunity to connect with their children's teachers.

Mary G. Clarkson Students Honor Heroes
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
On September 11, 2023, the students at Mary G. Clarkson School honored the heroes of the September 11th attacks. They worked together to create a mural of the American flag to display their patriotism and gratitude.

Kindergarten Students Learn About Kindness
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students in Mr. Benevento and Mrs. Mollica's kindergarten class at Mary G. Clarkson School started the year with social emotional learning. They learned how to use the force of kindness to spread goodness in the world.

Mary G. Clarkson Adds Book Vending Machine
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) gifted the school with an amazing book vending machine. Students will have the chance to perform good deeds, earn vending machine tokens, and take home exciting new titles.

MGC Hosts STEAM Showcase
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School families had the opportunity to attend a STEAM showcase that featured projects incorporating science, technology, and art.

Helping the Earth
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mrs. Rourke’s class at Mary G. Clarkson School has been learning about ways to help our Earth by making recycled paper, taking brain breaks, and learning about lady bugs.

Books Come to Life
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School hosted performers from the CM Performing Arts Center for a theatrical adaptation of Elephant and Piggie, the popular series from author Mo Willems. Kindergarten students were thrilled to experience some of their favorite books brought to life. Sponsored by the Íæż½ã½ã Schools Arts Education Fund.

Mary G. Clarkson Hosts Orientation
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School hosted Kindergarten orientation for the upcoming school year. Families were provided with an in-depth look at curriculum goals and expectations for students, while incoming kindergarten students participated in Physical Education and Music activities.

Sensory Exploration
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School had the opportunity to learn about the 5 main sensory systems and the 2 hidden sensory systems. The students rotated between stations, each of which required the use of a specific sensory system.

Mary G. Clarkson Decorates Doors for Awareness
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School classes decorated their classroom doors for Autism Awareness Month. The building hosted a "door tour" to show off their designs.

Pick a Reading Partner
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
P.A.R.P. (Pick A Reading Partner) month was a huge success at Mary G. Clarkson School. In addition to a book fair and an author visit, students read each night and logged minutes for a school wide read-a-thon fundraiser.

Mary G. Clarkson Marks Eid al-Fitr
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary. G. Clarkson School first grade teacher, Mrs. Rebore, initiated a school-wide project to learn about and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Children in each class marched through the hallways lined by lit-up paper lanterns that were created by the students in their classrooms.

The Wizards Come to Town
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary
Recently, students in grades K-5 in the Íæż½ã½ã School Íæż½ã½ã were dazzled by a member of the Harlem Wizards. "Big J" visited Brook Avenue School, Fifth Avenue School, Mary G. Clarkson School, Gardiner Manor School, and South Country School to talk to students and demonstrate basketball tricks.

Board Recognizes Lifesavers
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
The Íæż½ã½ã Board of Education recognized staff members from Mary G. Clarkson School for saving the life of a colleague. The group did not hesitate to jump into action when a medical emergency occurred within the building.

Author Visits Mary G. Clarkson
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Jay Miletsky, author of Ricky the Rock, Tess the Tin, and others books, visited Mary G. Clarkson School. He spoke to students about his books and inspired children to be the best they can be through acceptance and perseverance.

Artwork Hangs in Library
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Artwork from Mrs. Portelli’s students at Mary G. Clarkson School is currently being displayed in the Íæż½ã½ã Brightwaters Public Library. Student artists drew influence from the works of Frida Kahlo, Paul Cézanne, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.

Learning About Plants
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School’s Garden Club participated in a shared reading of a book about different types of plants.

Mary G. Clarkson Hosts Sports Night
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School held its annual Parent Faculty Association (PFA) Basket Fundraiser and Sports Night. Community members participated in various raffles while students, staff members, and parents competed against each other in fun games.

Winter Wonderland at Mary G. Clarkson
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School's physical education teachers set up a Winter Wonderland circuit for students to engage in various winter-themed exercises.

Students Learn About Coding
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students in Ms. Navarra’s STEAM Class at Mary G. Clarkson School used Sphero bots to help them learn about coding and robotics.

Celebrating Mario Day
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã High School
Students and staff at Mary G. Clarkson School celebrated Mario Day on March 10th (Mar10) by dressing up as their favorite Mario Bros characters.

IB Students Submit Essays
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The seniors in the Íæż½ã½ã High School International Baccalaureate (IB) program reached a program milestone. They recently completed and officially submitted their extended essays for the diploma program.

Fifth Avenue Celebrates Read Across America
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Students and staff at Fifth Avenue School celebrated Read Across America week with specially-themed days.

Mary G. Clarkson Students Donate to Animal Shelter
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Ms. McCabe's kindergarten class at Mary G. Clarkson School recently worked on a community service project inspired by the book Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog by Lisa Papp. The students were intrigued and wanted to know more about how they can help animals in shelters, like Madeline from the book. The students collected some old t-shirts, cut them into strips, learned how to braid, and tie... more info

100 Days at Mary G. Clarkson
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Kindergarten classes at Mary G. Clarkson School recognized the 100th day of school with a special Dance Party in the cafeteria.

Someone Special
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Families of students at Mary G. Clarkson School gathered for a “Someone Special” Dance. The Parent Faculty Association (PFA)-sponsored event was a huge success as families and students danced the night away.

Mary G. Clarkson Celebrates Black History Month
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Staff members at Mary G. Clarkson School organized an assembly to celebrate Black History Month. Special attention was paid to honoring figures from the past and present whose legacies we honor with reverence and gratitude. For each day of the month, faculty members recognized important figures in Black History during morning announcements, recounting the life stories, breakthroughs, and... more info

Super Centers
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Families in Mrs. Valdiviezo’s kindergarten class at Mary G. Clarkson School worked on Superbowl Centers. Students created crafts, engaged in sorting activities, and built excitement for the big game.

Seeing Shadows
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School celebrated Groundhog Day by wearing tutus and ties. Unfortunately, it didn’t stop the groundhog from seeing his shadow.

MGC Holds Holiday Breakfast
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School held its annual holiday breakfast before Winter Break. All attendees were treated to a grand feast prepared by the staff members, led by Principal Letty Garcia.

MGC Students Perform at Pre-K Center
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Second grade students from Mary G. Clarkson School visited the Íæż½ã½ã Pre-Kindergarten Center and delivered a special holiday performance. Additionally, the students engaged in a craft activity with students from UPK, mentoring them through the process.

Wrestlers Place 3rd at Tournament
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
The Íæż½ã½ã Boys Wrestling team placed 3rd at the Rocky Gilmore Tournament with 219 points. Liam Knapp and Chris Reddy were champions in their weight classes. Jordan Drago placed 2nd in his weight class.

Mary G. Clarkson Visits the Board of Education
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Staff members from Mary G. Clarkson School presented to the Íæż½ã½ã Board of Education about the many ways that the school is addressing the needs of children. Mr. Schecher led students in a musical performance that brought a smile to everyone’s face.

Winter Wonderland
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School held its annual Winter Wonderland concert celebration. Families were treated to student performances, a beautiful STEAM holiday village, ornamental light displays, and photo opportunities with holiday characters!

Mission Be
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Representatives from Mission Be visited kindergarten classrooms at Mary G. Clarkson School to discuss mindfulness strategies students can use to practice self care.

Mary G. Clarkson Hosts Holiday Shop
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) held its annual holiday shop for students to buy gifts for family and friends. The shoppers were feeling the joy of the holiday season while they browsed for gifts.

Gingerbread Hunt
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students in Mrs. Valdiviezo’s class at Mary G. Clarkson School went on a hunt for the Gingerbread Man that will culminate with students receiving a letter from a family member with an artifact.

Thankful
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students in Mrs. Bouchard’s 2nd grade class at Mary G. Clarkson School decorated turkeys and wrote short texts about the things they are thankful for in their lives.

Fun for a Cause
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Physical Education teachers at Mary G. Clarkson School organized a “Turkey Trot” prior to Thanksgiving. Students brought in non-perishable food items and then engaged in a fun run to show their gratitude during the holiday season.

Mary G. Clarkson Hosts Math Night
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School held a Family Math Night to help provide parents with information regarding i-Ready Classroom Mathematics. Several teachers collaborated to provide families with grade-level specific lessons, a number of home resources, and thorough presentations about the new curriculum.

Thanksgiving Parade
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School students worked with the STEAM teacher to create a Thanksgiving Day parade simulation.

Family Feast
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Kindergarten classes at Mary G. Clarkson School hosted family members for Thanksgiving feasts. Guests enjoyed a turkey lunch with pie for dessert!

Mary G. Clarkson Holds Food Drive
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Mary G. Clarkson School held a food drive to help families in need during the holiday season. Yadira Mendez, the school social worker, worked with students and staff to organize the drive and distribute the food to local families.

Thank You, Veterans
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
The Íæż½ã½ã School Íæż½ã½ã recognizes and thanks all of the men and women in the Íæż½ã½ã-Brightwaters community who have served in our Armed Forces. Whether you served in war or in peace, far from home or within the borders of our country, you have the gratitude of all whose freedoms you protected. To learn more about Íæż½ã½ã graduates who have served in the military, visit the website... more info

Introduction to Coding
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students in Mrs. Navarra’s STEAM classes at Mary G. Clarkson School were introduced to coding and using computer language. Students used programming cards to write code and program their robots to follow.

Halloween Circuit
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Physical Education teachers at Mary G. Clarkson School set up a Halloween-themed circuit for students to bolster their physical fitness in a not-too-spooky (but very fun) setting.

Maker Mats
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School students shared the projects they created from the building's October Maker Mat.

Breakfast for Champions
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
On November 2, 2022, Íæż½ã½ã High School held its first Breakfast for Champions of the 2022-20123 school year. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Julia Hutchinson (BSHS '15) for sharing her story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student         ... more info

Fire Safety Circuit
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School worked on a fire safety circuit arranged by the building's physical education teachers. Students worked on fire safety skills that include crawling under smoke, having an escape plan, stopping, dropping and rolling, using a fireman’s pole, and racing fire trucks to the fire.

Mary G. Clarkson Honors Admins
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School students showed their support for their Principal and Assistant Principal by making posters to demonstrate their appreciation.

Family Centers
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mrs. Valdiviezo invited family members of her kindergarten students at Mary G. Clarkson School into the classroom to help with Fall centers. Family members helped students work on STEAM related crafts that related to the Fall season.

Engineer Spiders
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students in Ms. Navarra’s STEAM classes at Mary G. Clarkson School learned that spiders are some of the most talented engineers in nature. Students added bases and beams to build a segmented web bridge to cross the gap.

Picking Pumpkins
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School picked pumpkins from the building's very own pumpkin patch! Students picked pumpkins as a way to celebrate the fall season and appreciate nature.

Mary G. Clarkson Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School hosted an assembly to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Students from Íæż½ã½ã High School’s Harmonaires treated Mary G. Clarkson’s students and staff to wonderful performances and interactive activities.

Mystery Science
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Ms. Jones' students at Mary G. Clarkson School completed a "Mystery Science" activity to create a hat.

Students Welcome Guest Reader
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum Dr. Outlaw was a guest reader in Mrs. Morales’ first grade class at Mary G. Clarkson School. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, she read students a bilingual story called Abuela as they made connections to their own families.

Gardiner Manor Hosts Book Fair
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Students at Gardiner Manor School recently visited the Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to the Parent Faculty Association (PFA), each student left the book fair with at least one book.

Fire Department Visits Mary G. Clarkson
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School were treated to a visit by members of the Íæż½ã½ã Fire Department. Students learned about fire safety and had a chance to tour the Fire Truck.

Mary G. Clarkson held a playdate for students.
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
The Mary G. Clarkson Parent Faculty Association (PFA) sponsored a playdate for students to have the opportunity to get to know each other better through games and activities.

Mindfulness
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
Kindergarten students at Brook Avenue School learned about mindfulness during sessions with Mission Be.

Sweet Event
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
The Mary G. Clarkson Parent Faculty Association (PFA) recently hosted a fundraiser at Coyle’s Ice Cream Parlor. Sweet treats and fun were enjoyed by all!

Discussing Reading
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School read a book written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. After hearing passages as a group, the students worked with partners to discuss how the passage applied to their own life.

Building Learning
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School love their time in the STEAM room. Recently, some students practiced collaboration and problem-solving while building towers out of plastic cups.

Design Process
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Students at Mary G. Clarkson School worked with STEAM teacher Mrs. Navarra to use re-purposed materials to learn about the design process. One student’s trash is an engineer’s treasure!

Introducing Street Games
News of Íæż½ã½ãwide Interest
South Country School Physical Education teachers spent a Saturday laying down colorful coats of paint for the school’s new set of street games. Students have enjoyed playing the games during both recess and gym class.

Recycling Fun
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Íæż½ã½ã Home page
Mary G. Clarkson School students learned about recycling in STEAM class. They then repurposed materials to create their own names.

Mary G. Clarkson Hosts Open House
Mary G. Clarkson Elementary
Teachers and staff welcomed families to Mary G. Clarkson School for Open House. Teachers delivered presentations on curriculum, learning goals, and ways that parents can serve as partners in the learning process.