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Spanish and Mandarin Academy Promotes Language and Culture This year, our fifth and sixth graders have had the opportunity to learn Spanish or Mandarin Chinese on select Saturdays from February through June. Instructor Hayes Oakley introduced common words and phrases in both languages as well as incorporated culture through games and virtual field trips. | Districtwide Celebration of National Poetry Month Students in classes throughout the district participated in National Poetry Month in April by collaborating on the Span Walls to create cinquain poems, which consist of 11 words and five short lines, on the topic of Earth Day. Students also listened to poetry on the Chrome books and created their own original poetry in the Library Media Centers. | School Science Fairs Support Student Articulation The North Merrick schools held their annual Science Fairs during February and March. Participating students in grades 3-6 conducted research on topics of their choice and presented their findings on creatively designed trifold boards. The students were then responsible for demonstrating their topics with families and faculty in a museum walk setting. |
Spanish and Mandarin Academy Promotes Language and Culture
This year, our fifth and sixth graders have had the opportunity to learn Spanish or Mandarin Chinese on select Saturdays from February through June. Instructor Hayes Oakley introduced common words and phrases in both languages as well as incorporated culture through games and virtual field trips.
Districtwide Celebration of National Poetry Month
Students in classes throughout the district participated in National Poetry Month in April by collaborating on the Span Walls to create cinquain poems, which consist of 11 words and five short lines, on the topic of Earth Day. Students also listened to poetry on the Chrome books and created their own original poetry in the Library Media Centers.
School Science Fairs Support Student Articulation
The North Merrick schools held their annual Science Fairs during February and March. Participating students in grades 3-6 conducted research on topics of their choice and presented their findings on creatively designed trifold boards. The students were then responsible for demonstrating their topics with families and faculty in a museum walk setting.
North Merrick School District
K-6 Public School District