This week's first group of senior speakers was (left to right) Eliza S., Tom S. and Tiger L.! Eliza discussed how she's learned to better herself by doing things that scare her, drinking plenty of water and being genuinely kind/honest. Tom discussed what it means to find real balance in life and if he tries to meet all expectations of being a well-rounded person, he risks having no balance at all. Tiger talked about how there is value to be found in working with difficult people by recounting an experience he had playing an online, multi-player video game. Read more.
This week's second crop of senior speakers was Max W. (left) and Madison B. Max spoke about his mother, a hardworking woman who grew up in rural China, and acknowledged that all he has is thanks to her effort. Madison talked about how not knowing what the future has in store makes her nervous, but that she has realized there are certain parts of life she simply can't control. Read more.
4th GRADE WRITES N.J. COMMISSIONER ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Ms. Blumenthal's fourth grade students wrote letters to NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Robert Martin after learning about the state's restrictions on restoring oyster reefs. As part of their Hudson River study, the fourth graders learned about the environmental and educational benefits oyster restoration holds - in part from their own hands-on experience with the Billion Oyster Project. Read all of the letters.
6th GRADERS VISIT NY HALL OF SCIENCE
Sixth graders visited the Connected Worlds at the New York Hall of Science, an exhibit which lets visitors immerse themselves in an animated environment where their actions impact the world's balance. More photos.
