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October 13, 2017October 12, 2017
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Bridge Street Collaboration

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...

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017
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JSS News 10.13.17

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.

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017
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4th Grade Investigates Puerto Rican History

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!

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017
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JSS 5th Grade Prepare for Nature’s Classroom

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...

Bridge Street’s Soft Open of Walking Bus
October 5, 2017October 5, 2017
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Bridge Street’s Soft Open of Walking Bus

In honor of International Walk to School Day Bridge Street students began their Walking Bus.  Bridge Street School and the PTO hope to begin the program soon. To sign up your student to walk click here. To sign up to be a walking “driver” click here. Continue to the article originally posted on www.gazettenet.com

Northampton elementary school to host 2nd annual community carnival
September 5, 2017October 5, 2017
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Northampton elementary school to host 2nd annual community carnival

The Jackson Street School in Northampton. (Jackson Street School) NORTHAMPTON – The Jackson Street elementary school in Northampton will host its 2nd annual community carnival this September, giving Pioneer Valley residents a chance to come out to visit the city for a night of family fun. Read the entire article at MassLive.Com

Back to School: Northampton
August 30, 2017August 30, 2017
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Back to School: Northampton

Jack Silverman, left, and Christopher Sella of Valley Home Improvement work on the exterior trim of the outdoor classroom being built at R.K. Finn Ryan Road School. GAZETTE STAFF / KEVIN GUTTING – Buy this Image NORTHAMPTON — In addition to a structural overhaul at the elementary school level, incoming students at Northampton public schools can expect...