Third grade students in Emily Byrne’s class at Pakanasink recently did a project emphasizing the positivity project theme of teamwork. Each team was tasked with stacking their cups in a pyramid form. There was a catch – they could only use string and a rubber band. Their hands were not allowed to touch …
Kindness. It can make a big difference in someone’s day. Suzanne Parker’s second-grade students at PAK are spreading words of kindness to all who pass by their classroom. Recently in their positivity project lesson, the students learned that no act of kindness is ever wasted. They created a wall of kindness with messages for all …
The students in Kim White’s and Suzanne Parker’s second grades at Pakanasink learned so much about Thanksgiving leading up to the holiday. They learned vocabulary relating to the times and sang an amazingly joyful song! Have a look and listen to their Thanksgiving celebration!
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 …
Our elementary students recently celebrated fire safety week and received visits and instruction from our wonderful Pine Bush Fire Department and Circleville Fire Department volunteers. It’s been incredibly informative and the students are inquisitive and engaged. At PAK, Lieutenant Mike Hufcut and Fire Police Captain Ginger Yanosh explained the workings of the fire department and …
Dr. Bill Bassett and the Wallkill East Rotary Club made lots of Pine Bush third-graders happy today. Dr. Bassett handed out dictionaries to each third-grade student at Circleville Elementary School and Pakanasink Elementary School, part of the Dictionary Project, a nearly-30-year-old project to help improve literacy in students. He will do the same at EJ …
PAK second-graders in Kimberly White’s class had a very special guest reader Wednesday, Sept. 28. Loretta Gould, author of the book “Meet Barnaby Benjamin Bear,” stopped in to read her book during the class’s library period. Mrs. Gould was a familiar face to many staff members at PAK. She was Loretta Richner at the time …
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 …
Pakanasink students have been so excited about the Scholastic Book Fair this week! There are so many wonderful books to choose from – there was something for everyone! The book fair is run by the PTA and brings so many benefits to our elementary students. Children love to choose their own books. Allowing them the …
“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 …