Fourth-grade students at Pine Bush Elementary had a very interesting project recently that involved some serious planning, engineering, building and reflection. The students have been studying the scientific method, testing their hypothesis and afterwards reviewing the results and determining why it was successful or not. Here was their challenge: build a structure that …
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Our wonderful volunteer fire fighters from throughout the area presented to our elementary students during Fire Safety Week and emphasized the importance of knowing what to do in case of a fire emergency at their home. Members of the Pine Bush Fire Department presented to the students at Pine Bush Elementary School about …
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Tara Tuttle’s kindergarten class at PBE read the book, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” and followed it up with a STEM activity. The students worked with a partner and each pair made a tree to see how many letters would fit on the branches. They had to think about how to place the branches on …
It’s apple season! And following that, the math and science theme for pre-K in September was all about apples. Students in Christina DeGrote’s pre-K class at PBE were able to taste-test different types of apples, from sweet to tart and everywhere in between. They were able to taste them and decide which they liked …
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Meghan Cronin’s third graders at PBE marked the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with a history lesson, a project and a discussion about heroes. Heroes, Ms. Cronin explained, aren’t just the ones they read about in their novels. Real heroes are around us every day. On Sept. 11, 2001, many ordinary people became heroes, …
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Crispell seventh-grade students Girl Scout cadettes Emily Fobert, Laura Frohnhoefer and Lily O’Donnell just completed their Girl Scout Silver Award with a project that benefited both their former elementary school and their middle school. Just before the new school year started, the girls and their troop leader, Jessica Fobert, stopped by Crispell Middle School and …
The Pine Bush Central School District is offering parents/guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for their child’s Chromebook for the 2023-2024 school year. The portal will be open for parents to purchase insurance for the month of September. Parents have the option of purchasing insurance with or without coverage for the charger. If parents have more …
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FAME (Families Assisting Music Education) held its annual awards ceremony and senior recital back in May. This was the first time in three years FAME was able to hold the entire event in person. The students in grades 4 through 12 were honored for participating in all-county festivals, area all-state festivals, NYSBDA …
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Pine Bush Central Schools respects our students’ rights to express themselves in many ways, including in the way they dress. All students attending Pine Bush Schools are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and dress appropriately for the learning environment, with safety at the forefront. “We believe we should raise the standards in …
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Summer school supply sales are already happening! The general supply lists for Pine Bush Elementary are available here. Enjoy the rest of the summer and happy shopping!
