March 1, 2025

100 Days and Beyond: Exciting Updates & Spring Opportunities!

Dear Families,

Can you believe it's already been 100 days of school?! It feels like we were kicking off the year yesterday, and now look at the amazing progress our students have made! Celebrating this milestone reminds us of how much learning and growing happens each day here.

After a winter filled with illness, we encourage you to redouble your efforts to ensure your child's regular attendance. Every day counts, and we do not want them to miss out on any learning opportunities.

Upcoming Adventures:

Get ready for an exciting spring filled with enriching trips and activities! We have a fantastic lineup planned to enhance our curriculum:

• New York Historical Society: 4th graders deepen their understanding of the Patriot and Loyalist perspectives. Drawing on their background knowledge about the Revolutionary War
• Jackie Robinson Museum: 5th graders examine professional athletes as leaders of social change.
• Staten Island Museum: 1st graders will engage in an in-depth study of birds' bodies and why we should care about birds.
• Wave Hill: Kindergarteners study trees and the living things that depend on them within stunning gardens.  
• NYC H2O 3rd graders learn about water ecology and engineering by visiting historic reservoirs and wetlands in our five boroughs as part of their study of the importance of clean freshwater around the world 
• Bronx Zoo: 1st graders explore the amazing world of birds at the Bronx Zoo!  
• Voelker Orth Museum: 1st grade steps back in time and discovers local history in this bird sanctuary..  
• New York Historical Society: 4th grade delves into the past and learns about important women and events as they study gender and racial inequality issues in the United States.
• Prospect Park Zoo: 2nd grade discovers incredible creatures big and small in their study of the secret world of plants and pollinators. 
• Brooklyn Bridge Park: 3rd-grade students explore the East River Estuary and tidal strait. Students investigate and assess the health of the East River.

And that's not all! We continue to make a splash with all 2nd and 3rd graders swimming every Tuesday at Asphalt Green.  Please come check out our future Olympiads.

If you'd like to join any of these trips, please email your child's teacher. We always welcome and need parent chaperones!  

Important Reminders:

• NYU Dental Clinic: Our partnership with NYU brings a dental clinic right to our school every Monday, starting next week! This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your child's oral health.  Please see Mary’s weekly for more information.
• NYC School Survey: Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please take a moment to complete the NYC School Survey and let your voice be heard. If you need a code, please see Mary.  
• Spring Concert: May 22nd save the date!

We're looking forward to a wonderful spring filled with learning, growth, and exciting experiences!

Warmly,

Kara