Click here for Gwen’s full letter. IT’S COLD OUTSIDE (SOMETIMES!) It’s finally feeling like fall – ish – so here’s a reminder about how we determine whether we stay inside for recess or go outside. If it’s raining, we stay inside – and we hang the “I” (for inside) banner on the front of the...
Click here to see a panoramic view of the students’ work. The Jackson Street second grade investigated how seeds become new plants. One part of the process is the dispersal of the seed from the plant. The teacher’s explanation is below. Follow the link above to see the students’ full work.
Click here for the full gallery of photos. This past week 1st and 4th grade got together for a joint activity. 4th graders helped the 1st grade students learn about measurement as part of the math curriculum. Then small groups split up to read together. Here 4th graders are doing a read aloud for their...
Click here for Gwen’s full letter. Too Many Structured Activities May Hinder Children’s Executive Functioning When children spend more time in structured activities, they get worse at working toward goals, making decisions, and regulating their behavior, according to a study. Click here for the full article.
From Mr. Strouse’s 4th grade class. Find the full album of pictures here. Mr. Strouse’s 4th graders studied the history of Borinquén, or Puerto Rico, through the book “Parrots Over Puerto Rico.” This illustrated timeline tells the history of the Puerto Rican parrots and people!
Work has begun on the new Jackson Street Greenhouse! Many volunteers showed up over at the kick off work party to help with tools, encouragement, and their awesome skills. If you’d like to help please reach out to Mary Bates (mbates@northampton-k12.us) or Nick Ames (names@northampton-k12.us).
To access the full letter click here. The Power of Our Words We hope that you’ve had a chance to see the bulletin display in the front hallway – and perhaps have been able to read the legend explaining what’s behind it. If not, here it is: This display is a result of an NEF-funded...
The JSS 5th graders go to Nature’s Classroom next week. It is a 4-day, 3-night science and nature experience in Becket, MA. For many students this is the first time they are away overnight from their families- they are both excited and nervous. Ms. Agna is carrying on her tradition of reading them a “bedtime...