Wildcat Newsletter
Marking Period 3
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I hope all is well, and everyone at home is in the best of health. It is finally spring, and the beautiful warmer weather is here. We just completed our 3rd Marking Period, and it is hard to believe we are coming to the end of the 2021-2022 School Year. Please take the time to read through our Wildcat Newsletter and see all the wonderful learning activities and projects that are taking place at Faust School.
Our hard-working, committed, and caring faculty and staff continue to provide rich and engaging lessons that foster a well-rounded education and support our students’ needs. With this said, the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) will be administered starting May 10th. A friendly reminder will be sent out closer to the testing date. Please ensure your child receives a reasonable amount of sleep the night before testing and has breakfast in the morning. The school will also provide breakfast to all students prior to homeroom each day, as usual. More information and resources will be sent to families as we get closer to the NJSLA.
Below is the NJSLA schedule for all grade levels at Faust School:
Lastly, please feel free to contact your child’s teachers or me if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We would not be the amazing school that we are without your support.
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Faust School, best wishes for an enjoyable and healthy Spring Break!
Best Regards,
Regina Barrale
Principal, A.S. Faust Intermediate School
6th Grade ELA: That's a Wrap!
Students in Grade 6 English-Language Arts have finally wrapped up their novel analysis of Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Through this, students have been exposed to a multitude of literary elements such as symbolism, characterization, and flashback. Students have worked on improving their writing skills through weekly short-constructed responses and took time to practice annotations as a way to continually check in with their ability to comprehend and connect to the text. Moving forward, students are going to complete one final full-length argumentative essay to finish out the novel unit before we dive into our next unit!
6th Grade Social Studies Students Engage in Daylight Saving Time Debate
6th Grade Social Studies students examined the U.S. Senates' bill to make daylight saving time permanent. If the bill, known as the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, passes in the House of Representatives it will then be sent to President Biden for approval or rejection. Students studied the purpose of daylight saving time and the bi-annual ritual of changing the clocks. They also explored the pros and cons of both sides of the debate. After performing research, student groups were able to take a stance on the topic and form arguments to support their side. Student presentations and class debates showed students' understanding of a real-world issue and civic mindfulness. The lesson also tied in perfectly with learning how a bill becomes a law.
8th Grade Science: Energy and Force
By Mrs. Yang
Mrs. Yang's 8th-Grade Science class developed and used models to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system. When two objects interact, each one exerts a force on the other that can cause energy to be transferred to or from the object. For example, when energy is transferred to an Earth-object system as an object is raised, the gravitational field energy of the system increases. This energy is released as the object falls; the mechanism of this release is the gravitational force. Likewise, two magnetic and electrically charged objects interacting at a distance exert forces on each other that can transfer energy between the interacting object.
PhET simulation practices: Energy Skate Park, Hooke’s Law, John Travoltage, and Pendulum Lab.
8th Grade Steam: Building Bridges
By Mrs. Yang
Mrs. Yang's 8th grade STEAM class designed and built a model of a bridge using twelve popsicles sticks, eight drinking straws, and tapes. Students were advised to have their model meet several of the following specifications.
(1) A plan of the site is needed in order for the engineer to see all of the
obstacles that have to be bridged, such as rivers, streets, contour lines of valleys, and the desired alignment of the new traffic route.
(2) The requirements of the bridge itself such as the width of the bridge, including the width of the lanes, safety rails, medians, and walkways.
(3) Weather and environmental conditions such as length of flood periods, high and low tide levels, length of flood or drought periods.
(4) The topography of the environment.
(5) The soil and substrata conditions of the planned site are based on the results from the data collected from borings and the soil mechanics data.
(6) Local conditions like the accessibility for the transport of equipment, materials, and structural elements that must be used for construction.
(7) The environmental requirements regarding the aesthetic quality of the bridge which is about to be built.
(8) Health and safety requirements such as noise, vibrations, and compatibility with adjacent sites surrounding the bridge.
The bridge must have a span at least 30 cm long, a roadbed at least 5 cm wide, and a clearance of at least 10-cm in height. The distance between the bridge supports should be at least 10 cm apart, unless the bridge has only one tower or support structure. The side, top, and end views of the bridge along with the support structure were drawn according to the specifications. This drawing served as the template to construct their model. Once the design was approved, students were given materials (according to the type of bridge they chose) to build the model.
A rubric is an evaluation tool that lets the student know exactly what is expected of them in an assignment. Before the students began the project, Mrs. Yang went over the criteria. The possible points for each item listed were told to the students. To make grading easier, points totaled one hundred. Once the students fully understand their tasks and how they will be graded, everyone will have a full understanding of what is expected of them.
(See photo gallery below.)
5th Grade Math Synopsis
5th graders did a great job multiplying and dividing fractions at the beginning of the third marking period. They also had fun with geometry and volume as they measured rectangular prisms around the classroom and discussed many real-world examples of 2D and 3D shapes. In addition, students completed a few challenging escape rooms and mastered many topics on IXL and Freckle. To review for their Chapter 11 test, students participated in a glow party held in Mrs. Koch’s room, which was set up with black lights. Students completed their work using highlighters. Each time a team answered a question correctly they selected a polygon out of a hat that corresponded to the number of points they received for that round. The students had a blast! (See pictures below.)
The 5th-grade students also participated in a March Math Madness activity in which they completed daily math challenges provided by our math coach. The homeroom that participated the most received a point each day. A big congratulations to Mrs. Dizdarevic’s homeroom, which had the most students complete their daily challenge for the month of March! Looking to finish out the year strong with measurement and data!
Music Cycle: A Medley of Genres
By Mrs. Schweikardt
Happy spring! It is hard to believe we reached the end of the 3rd marking period already. The music students have performed wonderfully throughout this cycle. The 5th-graders have done a great job learning to read and write music on the staff as well as learning notes and rest values. They even learned to play simple tunes on virtual xylophones! Their favorite song has proven to be the theme from Star Wars. The 6th-grade students have excelled in learning about the orchestra. They have acquired the skill of recognizing the sound of most of the instruments being played. 7th-grade classes have really enjoyed going back and learning about composers and classical music of the 1700s and 1800s, while the 8th-graders really rocked as they learned about the history of rock and roll and composed their own music on Sound trap! Keep up the good work everyone!!
Grades 5-8: Diversity of Dance
Marking period three has been very exciting for the students enrolled in Dance here at Faust School. Students have covered topics such as Breakdancing, Tap, and Choreography. All students in this marking period started out by learning some basic breakdancing moves! Students learned how to do the 3 Step, the Spin Down, and the Side Rock! We also covered some tap dancing too. Students enjoyed learning about the many different styles of tap dancing and even got to see some in person. Ms. Setlock brought in her tap shoes and got the chance to show some students some more advanced steps. Some students who had tap shoes at home even brought them in for this unit! Dance students learned how to perform some tap steps and put them together to form a small combination. Most recently, students have been learning about the steps of choreography. They learned how to choose a choreographic structure, use different tools, and which choices to make in order to incorporate more interesting movements. In the future, students will be self-choreographing their own dance and performing it for the class! All students are progressing greatly and having fun while creating their own original routines!
Tuck Everlasting Body Projects
By Mrs. Lahullier
“Don't be afraid of death Winnie, be afraid of the un-lived life,” said Angus Tuck. Students in Mrs. Lahullier’s ELA class explored the themes of growing up, civilization vs. nature, time and death, love, loyalty, and family while reading Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Recognizing these symbols helped deepen their understanding of the story and characters. Students were able to apply their knowledge of each character, using textual evidence, to complete character body project posters. Each student took a creative approach in designing their poster, describing their characters, and relating to the themes of the book.
(See image of projects below.)
Spotlight on School Counseling
By Miss Marzano
The School Counseling Department has had a busy month this marking period! Ms. Marzano started as the Leave Replacement School Counselor for Ms. Muse while she is out on her maternity leave. During the month of February, we celebrated Black History Month through a variety of activities to continue instilling a strong sense of community and acceptance in our students and faculty. Students learned about famous Black athletes during their Physical Education period and enjoyed an amazing Black History Laser Tribute show that highlighted historical figures and events!
In March, the school celebrated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day on March 11 during their supplemental and lunch periods! Social-emotional learning delivers long-term improvements in skills, behavior, and academic performance while reducing anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Students incorporated important SEL concepts through our “What Lifts You?” activity, such as growth mindset, gratitude, self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills. Each student designed their own feather to be added to our school’s wing mural that described what they do to lift and inspire others and themselves. Ms. Machere, the art teacher, collaborated with us to complete this wing mural that we have placed in the front lobby. (See image below.)
The Faust School Counseling Department realizes the world, our community, and our school is rich with diversity, so we look forward to celebrating more diverse holidays and celebrations in the next quarter. Our SEL efforts help us continue to be culturally responsive and sustaining so that all students feel a true sense of belonging! If you would ever like to speak with the school counselor, please email Danielle Marzano @dmarzano@erboe.net"
6th Graders Conduct "Electrifying" Science Experiment
By Mrs. O'Connor
The power of electricity! The 6th-grade science students have been studying magnetic forces. They were able to construct an electromagnet using a battery, a nail, some wire, and erasers. At first, some students were skeptical, but by the end, they were challenging each other to see who’s electromagnet could hold the most paperclips. Through research, trial and error, and discussion, students were able to figure out how to make an electromagnet stronger. (See photo gallery below.)Grade 8 ELA Classes Go From Page to Stage in Preparation for the NJSLA
By Ms. Bayeux and Ms. Cerny
Ms. Bayeux and Ms. Cerny's Grade 8 ELA classes have been very busy exploring drama and film during the third marking period. Students have been reading The Miracle Worker by William Gibson and exploring the moving story of Helen Keller in several ways. Students acted out scenes from the play and watched the 2000 Disney film version as well. As part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, students compared and contrasted text and film to evaluate choices made by the writer and director of the play and film. As part of a research project, students learned about individuals with various disabilities and considered how individuals such as Helen Keller have contributed to society. In the culmination of this unit, students responded to a Literary Analysis Task focused on theme in preparation for the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments that will take place this May. Students participated in a Writer's Workshop as they worked their way through constructing an essay. Everyone enjoyed learning about Helen Keller while sharpening their acting and writing skills!
7th Grade Math: Words of Wisdom
By Mrs. Gentry
As the 7th grade Math and Pre-Algebra students close out their unit on Probability, remember “Anything is possible, but not always probable. Innovators increase the probability of the impossible.” - Braden Kelley. Looking ahead, students will be closing out the year exploring various topics in Geometry. Keep up the great work!Advisory Recap
By The Advisory Department
Students in their advisory classes have been focusing on many essential concepts throughout the marking period. This cycle’s topics included courage, self-esteem, kindness, and conflict resolution for students to explore together. Students have also been learning about the practices of mindfulness and meditation to help them be their best selves!7th Grade ELA Students Sharpen Their Reading and Writing Skills
By Mrs. Petraitis
Students in the 7th Grade English Language Arts Classes have begun to learn and practice the process of close reading and annotating informational texts in order to pull essential information. This is an important feature of the reading process, as it makes reading rigorous texts more accessible. Moving forward, students will be conducting short research to support their argument writing. Students will be utilizing the MLA writing format, as well as practicing using and citing from credible sources.
5th Grade Social Studies Classes Explore the English Colonies
By Mrs. Dizdarevic
The 5th grade Social Studies students are exploring what life was like in the 13 colonies. They are delving deep into the chapter’s vocabulary and finding ways to use the words daily. The students have also been working in small groups on projects to build engagement and also develop their cooperative learning skills. Finally, the 5th-grade students are looking forward to warmer weather and the field trip to the Bergen County Zoo at the end of the month!
Faust School Band: "Note"-Worthy Events
By Mr. Schweikardt
The Faust School Band members were so excited to perform for their parents in their new band room at the Faust Re-Open House on February 26th. They are now preparing for their Spring Concert that will take place in May.
The Faust 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade band members are also gearing up for their “Trills and Thrills” music Festival on June 10th. Professional musicians at Neptune High School will adjudicate the students. Following their adjudication, they will be attending Six Flags Great Adventure with their peers from many different schools which vary by county and state.
Our spirit wear sale is complete and all orders will be fulfilled very soon, if not already. If your child is attending the Trills and Thrills Music Festival, you will be receiving permission slips and other very important information in the very near future.
The Faust band looks forward to performing for you at our Spring Concert, and we thank you for your continued support.
7th Grade Science: Discovering Genetic Traits
By Mr. Rizi
In Mr. Rizi's science class the students have been discovering why they have the traits that they do! The largest unit in Marking Period 3 has been our genetics unit where students learn about how traits are passed from parent to offspring through Complete, Incomplete, and Co-dominance. In this unit, students made pedigrees of their families and showcased genetic inheritance in monsters and their related offspring through a poster project.
(See drawings below.)
World Language Highlights
By Sra.Fox and Sra. Cuello
During the 3rd Marking Period, students had the opportunity to continue to use modes of communication speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Classes also continued to use the various learning platforms mentioned in previous newsletters, such as Lumio Smart, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, and others.
In 5th grade, students were able to state information about their school and what classes they preferred. Furthermore, they were able to express their preferences of activities they performed in their classes and also mentioned their pastimes.
In 6th-grade, students learned about mealtimes (desayuno, almuerzo, y cena), food (comida saludable y chatarra/rápida), different types of tacos. They created presentations depicting their favorite and least-favorite taco using the verbs gustar, and preferir.
7th graders were able to generate a shopping list for a recipe. Additionally, they were able to discuss healthy habits people follow on a daily basis, and identify healthy food options.
8th graders recognized natural disasters that affect the world and our area due to climate change. Students conducted a hands-on activity by creating a poster, infographic, or recycled art promoting "saving the environment." For this project, students utilized recyclable materials.
(See photo collages below.)
Students Get a Head-Start on Their Civic Responsibility and Financial Future
By Mrs. Koch
As the 3rd marking period is coming to an end, the Finance class is full steam ahead learning about life skills. We have already learned about our Civic Responsibilities, Credit & Debt Management, and Credit History. Next, we will be exploring Budgets at various ages, how different Financial Institutions work, and how the role of psychology plays a part in our financial future. Between hands-on projects, real-life videos, and articles, we are having a great time learning about valuable life skills.
(See images of student work below.)
6th Grade Mathematicians
By Mrs. Alberta
Our sixth-grade students have spent the third marking period working extremely hard to conquer the world of ratios. They have also mastered the concepts of rates and percentages. The students are excited to apply these concepts to their real lives, especially when they go shopping! Classes will continue to work hard for the remainder of the school year as we set out on a new journey to discover the importance of geometry and statistics.
Pre-Algebra News
By Mrs. Gerity
The 8th graders in Mrs. Gerity's Pre-Algebra classes have been working through our Geometry unit. Students are practicing using the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems and apply it to real-world events. Next up is surface area and volume! Our Algebra students are finishing our unit on polynomials and will soon move into quadratics. All students are beginning to prepare for the NJSLA and are looking forward to graduation and summer break.Journalism Students Explore Human Interest Story-Writing
By Mrs. Cerny
Human interest stories: engaging, varied, powerful.
Second-semester Journalism students had a running start to this course as they participated in a human interest story project. First, students learned what a human interest story is and read sample stories relating to topics of their interests. Next, students brainstormed ideas for what stories of their own could be shared. Once everyone had their stories ready, students learned about different types of questioning and worked with a partner in an extensive interview process. Students moved from interviewers to writers, participated in a writing workshop, and published their partners’ stories. We wrapped this study with Writing Celebrations, complete with presentations and treats! Throughout this unit, the students’ sincerity and empathy were impressive and touching, demonstrating their grasp of this essential understanding: the best journalists can tell stories that impact and touch their readers.
Future Poet Laureates
By Mr. Colavito
This semester our poets are working hard to create Narrative Poetry. Students write narratives to establish a framework for their poems. Furthermore, students are encouraged to incorporate imagery, simile, metaphor, and personification throughout their narratives. At the same time, they are working in pairs to peer-review one another's drafts. The final step of the student Narrative Poetry will be line-breaking their narratives into free verse poems. Our poets are working extremely hard on this project.
Theater with Mrs. Murolo
By Mrs. Murolo
Constantly astounded by the work, dedication, creativity, and level of intelligence her students bring into the classroom, Mrs. Murolo is thankful for another successful marking period. Though, she is so surprised by just how quickly the third marking period came and went! Students in grades five through eight started the marking period of learning about play analysis and the elements of which you analyze in theater: literary, technical, and performance. Students completed the literary work based on the plays that they read last marking period and are currently working on the technical element of analysis. Mrs. Murolo has tasked all of her students to create a set design for the play they read in class and has asked them to construct a model box, otherwise known as a small-scale model of a set. The work that they have put into their projects is absolutely breathtaking! She can’t wait to see their finished products. Next marking period Mrs. Murolo and her students are looking forward to beginning a performance unit, where she knows she will see them shine!!!
Keeping Spirits High
By The Student Council
The Student Council has been busy trying to keep Faust School spirits high. Each month the Student council organizes a "Spirit Week" for the student body. Mrs. Alberta’s 6th-grade homeroom was named the most spirited group in February. It was a tight competition in March, however, Senora Fox and Mr. Rizi’s 7th-grade homeroom won the title of "most-spirited." We were happy to see the increase in "Spirit Week" participation during the month of March. The Student Council also ran a Green Bagel Sale for Saint Patrick’s Day. The bagels were delivered warm and greener than ever. Finally, the Student Council has teamed up with Becton High School's National Honor Society to collect donations to assist people in Ukraine. We would like to take this opportunity to thank anyone that has helped out by sending in donations.
(See images below.)
7th & 8th Grade Physical Education Students Get Sporty
By Mr. Cocozzo
Our 7th and 8th-grade Physical Education students have enjoyed getting back into the groove of participating in some sport-model activities including basketball and bowling during the 3rd marking period. Students were excited to be up and moving while testing their speed, coordination, and power in the Faust School Combine Unit which mimics the NFL Scouting Combine. Students tracked their progress and worked towards improving their abilities through trial & error of peer performance. Students also participated in health lessons including positive body image and influential athletes of color during Black History Month. Our students will be able to look forward to closing out the 4th marking period with Corner Strike and human reproduction as we make our way into Field Day preparations.Miss Park's Class Studies Weather Change
By Miss Park
During the 3rd marking period, a big area of interest was the causes and changes in weather. As part of our regular morning routine, we review the day’s forecast, which sparked the initial interest in noting the changes each day and how weather differs from place to place. Since January, we have been updating a bar graph daily with the weather forecast (sunny, cloudy, partly cloudy, etc.) and high temperature. With this activity, we were able to utilize online sources to find the information and examine the weather changes. To extend this activity, we gathered the data from the bar graph to make a line graph for the whole month of March! It was very exciting to learn how to make line graphs together while discussing our observations, such as the coldest and warmest day of the month. We noted that March was an interesting month because of how rapidly the weather changed each day. We look forward to doing the same for the month of April!(See weather graph images below.)
5th and 6th Grade Health and Physical Education Highlights
By Miss Ravettine
The students started off the 3rd marking period by reviewing the basic volleyball rules and skills. These lessons were new to most of the students, so it was exciting to see the progress that they made and the interest that they developed in the sport. We then moved into our basketball unit. Basketball is a sport the students collectively enjoy. We worked on perfecting their shots and playing simple games like knockout. Utilizing games such as knockout helps the students to really focus on the shots that they are taking. Towards the end of the marking period, we entered our health unit. As a class, we reviewed Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships. By the end of the unit, the students were able to submit a project differentiating between Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships. At the end of the marking period, we introduced the bowling unit to the students. In this unit, the students are able to work in small groups focusing on the proper form of rolling a bowling ball and scoring the game correctly. In the 4th marking period, we will be moving forward with health-based units and introducing additional sports to the students, such as football and soccer.Traveling the Silk Road in Modern Times
By Mr. Barone
For their Ancient China unit, the eighth grade went on a "field trip" to explore some of the major cities of the Silk Road. The Silk Road was an ancient trade route that linked the western world with the Middle East and Asia. It was a primary conduit for trade between the Roman Empire and China and later between medieval European kingdoms and China. Students planned a road trip to eight different cities along the Silk Road. During the planning process, students decided where they wished to go, what route to take, and what historical sites they would visit. Upon conclusion, students presented their work in a Google Slides presentation to their classmates.
5th Grade ELA Novel Inspires Students to Read
By Mrs. Pappas
The students in Grade 5 ELA have just completed the narrative study of the novel, “The City of Ember,” a post-apocalyptic story of the underground city of Ember, which is fraught with blackouts, duplicity, and the struggle to survive. The two protagonists are preteens who the fifth-grade students can identify with, even when they are in dire situations. The mystery, suspense, symbolism, and figurative language have captivated the students’ interest, and opened a door to a new exciting literary genre! The students also mastered compare and contrast writing, as well as following RACE to write a constructed response to text questions. Students also completed projects illustrating the novel events, such as dioramas, Kahoots, poetry, caricatures, storyboards, video dramatizations, and comic books. They are so creative!! The 5th-grade ELA classes are excited for their next reading adventure!
5th Grade Science: Journey to the Edge of the Earth
By Miss Bibb
Marking period three was quite the journey for 5th-grade science students, who learned about Earth’s four spheres: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Classes explored the layers of the atmosphere starting closest to the earth with the troposphere and traveling to the outermost layer, the exosphere. Students then traveled to the hydrosphere which includes all the water on Earth in each state of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Next, 5th graders visited the center of the earth and learned that the geosphere includes everything from the inner core to the highest mountain. Finally, students learned about the biosphere which includes all living things on Earth as well as the land, sea, and atmosphere in which they live. During this marking period, 5th-grade science students were meteorologists, engineers, geologists, astronauts, and many other types of scientists as we explored Earth’s spheres.
Additionally, the Science, Art, and Mythology classes worked together to build on student understanding of the current unit of study: “Interactions Within the Earth, Sun, and Moon.” The adventure is not yet over as we continue our journey of Earth and our place in the universe in marking period four.
Grade 5 Art, Science, and Mythology Collaboration
By Miss Machere, Miss Bibb, and Mrs. Pappas
During marking period 3, Grade 5 Art classes collaborated with Miss Bibb's Science class and Mrs. Pappas' Mythology class. We created large-scale space-inspired mixed media works of art using chalk pastel, paint, and construction paper crayons. These works included constellations taken from Greek mythology and we discussed the sizes and colors of the planets in real life.
5th-8th Grade Art Students Create Masterpieces
By Miss Machere
The third marking period was highly productive for the 5th through 8th-grade art classes. Students explored a wide variety of art materials from weaving, paint, watercolor, and even a little bit of sculpture!
(See art mural pictured below.)
Spring Safety Tips From the School Nurse
By Kristin Pacelli
Sun Safety: Getting some sunshine is healthy and important but please remember to apply sunscreen whenever outside playing in the sun. The sun is strongest from 10 am-4 pm. It is recommended to use SPF 30 even when cloudy to help keep your skin safe from the sun’s rays.
New Immunization Schedules: Now is a great time to check with your Medical Provider to make sure you are up-to-date on immunizations. This is especially important for all incoming 6th graders. It is never too early to have everything ready to begin the next school year.
Asthma/Allergy Action Plans: Seasonal Allergy and Asthma Action Plans are important to review and update with your health care provider. Please also share a copy with your school nurse. Be mindful of what your child’s triggers are such as pollen, grass, mold, exercise, etc.
COVID-19: Please continue to wear masks when out in public, socially distance by keeping a 6ft distance from others, and test if you are experiencing any symptoms. Please continue to be in touch with your school nurse regarding any exposures or symptoms.
Travel- Notify the school nurse of any travel plans. The school nurse will be able to help give you guidance regarding quarantine and help assist with a safe return to school.
Head lice- Anyone can get head lice and it is not uncommon. Most head lice are transmitted from head to head contact. Check your children regularly. If you do find head lice it is important to consult with a health care provider regarding treatment and clearance.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please call me at 201-804-3100 ext 3108
Kristin Pacelli BSN, RN, CSN
Faust Donates to Meadowlands Y Pantry Food Drive
Thank you parents and students of Faust Intermediate School! Our school food drive collected twelve crates and bags of food donations for the Meadowlands YMCA March Food Drive!
Pictured below are Grade 5 teachers, Mrs. Pappas and Mrs. Dizdarevic, along with Food Pantry volunteers Jill Fleck and Tom White.