Students in Ellie Cassidy’s third-grade class at EJR are rewarded with “class cash” for following the classroom and school expectations. Fridays are shopping days where they can trade in their cash for prizes. One prize is the opportunity to read to another class. The kids love reading to their former teacher’s class or to their …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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Start With Hello encourages students to make an effort to connect with others, especially fellow students they may not know well or someone having a hard time. EJR Assistant Principal Anthony Muia provided an interactive workshop for all students, showing them how powerful it is to reach out to others. They practiced conversation starters, which …
“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Or flowers and herbs, fruits and veggies! Lowes of Middletown has donated thousands of packets of seeds to the Pine Bush Central School District, thanks to Gerri Wasserman, an employee of Lowes and a resident of the district. Ms. Wasserman, who is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and whose children …
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The federal government has established the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for those going through a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or substance use issue. Dialing 988 will connect the caller with a network of more than 200 trained mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is free and confidential. …
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There is an entire catalog of activities provided by our continuing education department this fall for children and adults. Check out the catalog here in English and Spanish. Adults can play some volleyball, basketball, swim, learn to play pickleball, get in shape or tap into wellness. There are classes to better your financial health too! …
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Eighty-five Pine Bush Central School District employees were acknowledged Tuesday at the district convocation for their years of service to the district marking 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years. Two district employees – Lisa Andryshak, a kindergarten teacher at Pakanasink Elementary School, and Kellie VanHaaster, a school-related professional at Circleville Elementary School, were honored …
Our EJR fifth-grade students had an awesome moving-up ceremony. Take a look at the video!
We celebrated our EJR fifth-grade students who are moving up to middle school! They’ve accomplished so much academically and socially, and have honed their skills in music, band, and athletics. Interim Superintendent of Schools Donna Geidel reminded the students of how much they have grown and matured since entering EJR. She encouraged them to …
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The EJR moving-up ceremony will be livestreamed on Wednesday, June 15, starting at 10 a.m. Please join us as we celebrate this wonderful fifth-grade class as they move on to middle school! Click here for the livestream link, which goes live at 10 a.m.
