Imagine walking into the room and having a conversation with Susan B. Anthony about voting rights. Next to her is Ruby Bridges, discussing the courage it took for her and her family to help desegregate our schools. Over in another corner is Babe Ruth talking about the game of baseball from 100 years ago while …
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February is American Heart Month, bringing attention to strengthening our hearts through exercise and eating healthy. EJR has been marking heart month each year by participating in the Kids Heart Challenge. During physical education classes, students learn why it’s important to stay healthy and active. They learn activities that will keep their heart rate …
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Recycled Racers – that is the project for the EJR Engineering Club. Students brought in all types of recycled materials – soda cans, plastic bottles and laundry softener containers – they will use to make race cars. Wheels are CDs, bobbins, metal discs and the like. There are plastic straws and wooden dowels that serve …
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The February newsletter for EJR is available now! Have a look and find out all the great things going on.
Just before the Thanksgiving break, Tiffanie Reilly and Dina Kania’s first grade classes at EJR made butter! It was part of a lesson about how life was different in the past, including ways to get and make food. Friendsgiving seemed like the perfect time to make their own butter by shaking cream in a …
EJR had a couple of visitors recently who prompted lots of love and attention. Jack and Mocha, two certified therapy dogs, stopped by with their humans, Samantha and Wendy, to hang out in the library and enjoy some stories from a few very special readers. Reading books to therapy dogs is a wonderful practice for …
Mr. Bill Losier and his music students created a fun music video, just perfect for this time of year. Watch Scarecrow here!
The holiday season is approaching quickly! As it does, we are reaching out to our Pine Bush families in need as well as those who wish to contribute to make the holidays easier for others. If your family is in need for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we have a team of staff members looking …
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It’s Fire Safety Week! Our elementary students have been receiving visits and instruction from our wonderful Pine Bush Fire Department and Circleville Fire Department volunteers all week long. It’s been incredibly informative, and the students are inquisitive and engaged. The theme for this year’s Fire Safety Week is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape.” The …
Have a look at EJR’s October newsletter for the most up-to-date information for this new month! Happy October!
