The second annual pumpkin carving contest at CVMS is in the books and Chris Canor retains his title as pumpkin carving champion! Mr. Canor carved pumpkin #7 for the title, which is voted on by staff and students. It all starts out as a class activity with Jennifer Kirby’s science classes and Ralph Villani’s math …
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The Pine Bush High School Youth in Government group competed in the annual platform convention, held at Minisink Valley High School on Friday, Oct. 18. The Pine Bush delegation had two winning planks coming from the committees. The platform convention is an event where students get the chance to write and present their own “planks.” …
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Building bridges! Second-graders in Suzanne Parker’s class at Pakanasink had a great learning opportunity recently. It was a fall STEM activity with math/science coach Maria Gabrell. The challenge: work within a group to design and build a bridge that holds as many “spiders” as possible. Each group chose its own supplies and used Unifix cubes …
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Tara Tuttle’s kindergartners at PBE did a pumpkin investigation recently. They used words to describe their pumpkin, both on the inside and the outside. They talked about the parts of a pumpkin and also got to measure their pumpkin with Unifix cubes and weigh it on a scale. After that was all done, they carved …
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October brings falling leaves, cooler temperatures, apple picking, pumpkins, and fire safety! Yes, October is Fire Safety Month and the students at Circleville Elementary School received a visit from fire fighters from Circleville Fire District, Silver Lake Fire District, and Bullville Fire District. Students in each grade had a demonstration by the fire fighters, showing …
This year, Stacey Venzel’s fourth grade at PBE is again continuing with the Mystery Reader program. The class was excited—and surprised!—to welcome a fellow PBE student (and graduate of Ms. Venzel’s class) to the Mystery Reader chair! Rylee Ortiz, a fifth-grader in Patricia. LoPresti’s class, read one of her favorite books, “Today I Feel Silly …
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EJR students participated in a leadership assembly recently, part of the school’s commitment to No Place for Hate. Assistant Principal Joe Prestianni facilitated the assembly, talking to the students about the importance of No Place for Hate and leadership. The theme of the assembly was Dream, Lead, Succeed. They discussed habits and how good habits …
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On Monday, Oct. 28, at approximately 9 a.m., a bus carrying students to Edward J. Russell Elementary School was involved in an accident on Route 52. Nine students were transported to Garnet Medical Center in Middletown with minor injuries. All other students continued to EJR to be checked by the nurses and have been released …
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While most celebrated Wacky Wear, Wacky Hair Wednesday during Spirit Week, Pine Bush Elementary School had a special spirit day dedicated to awareness for Kabuki Syndrome. This rare genetic disorder is special to the staff and students at PBE because Ashlyn Cardone, a student at PBE, lives with Kabuki. Children and adults with Kabuki may …
The 2024-2025 school year brings with it a school counselor supporting each of the Pine Bush Central School District elementary schools. The four elementary school counselors are: Deana Lenz – Circleville Elementary School Andi Simmons – Edward J. Russell Elementary School Carina Saint Louis – Pakanasink Elementary School Maureen Corcoran – Pine Bush Elementary School …
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