Chicks, chicks and more chicks! One of the most delightful signs of spring is the chicks! Fourth-grade students in Patricia Van Leuven and Lauren Nemeth’s classes at EJR recently learned just about everything about chicks. Ms. Nemeth got the newly laid eggs from Carol Shields Laskos at Amelia Acres Farm in Goshen. The …
The love of art by our students was on full display at the district-wide art show! Artwork from students in all of our seven schools was on display in Pine Bush High School for so many guests to view. Their works included drawing, painting, sculpture and more. Pine Bush High School National Art Honor …
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Hey EJR parents and guardians! Keep up to date on what’s happening at school this month with the May newsletter.
The Pine Bush Board of Education celebrated three amazing young men who recently earned the distinction of Eagle Scout. Pine Bush High School seniors Travis Coleman, Daniel Healy and Riley Kool, all part of Troop 37 here in Pine Bush, completed their respective projects, and even helped each other. Each of the young …
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What a surprise for EJR fifth-grader Scarlett Voight! Scarlett was chosen as the winner of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC) essay contest and received her awards right in her classroom. Alayna Eisloeffel and Briana Todor from Tri-County Prevention Coalition, Lauren Savino from Orange County Stop DWI, Maryalice …
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Welcome April and welcome back from spring recess! See all that’s happening this month at EJR in the April newsletter!
There was lots of love floating around EJR and PBE when Crispell’s Students Making A Difference club and members of the Crispell chorus dropped by to read to the younger students and do crafts with them. It was part of Positivity Project. The bigger kids talked about things we love to do – some …
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EJR is celebrating Women’s History Month by learning about the accomplishments of some amazing women. Librarian Heather Mowen has the students reading about the women who were influential in the space race, scientific discoveries and those who pushed boundaries. The women include Mae Jemison, Bessie Coleman, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Christine Darden, Maryam …
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Pine Bush High School gridiron stars made their way back to elementary school to help celebrate National Reading Month with our younger students, giving the message that reading is important throughout your life. The high school students broke into teams and headed to the four elementary schools. Many of the players were returning …
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As part of EJR’s focus on the four core values of respect, responsibility, pride and cooperation, students in all grade levels have been participating in leadership assemblies. Assistant Principal Anthony Muia presented the good habits of successful leaders. Be Proactive – take initiative, make good choices, and always try your best. Begin with the …
