Hillcrest Elementary School teachers recently thought of a fun way to bring one of the Common Core domains to life. As students were learning about colonial life and the jobs people once held, teachers decided to host a "Colonial Job Fair" to further discuss the topic with the children. 

Teachers dressed up in old time clothing, prepared posters and brought in tools and props to highlight trades such as tanners, cobblers, blacksmiths, general store owners, brick makers and more. 

After the day was a success at Hillcrest, teachers visited Woodside Elementary School to share the fair with kindergarten students as well, since they too are learning about colonial times.

For more photos from this event. please click here. 

Peekskill High School's Student Council members were recently joined by fellow classmates as they gave input to Superintendent Dr. Licopoli and future Superintendent Dr. Fine regarding what they would like to see in the next Peekskill High School Principal. 

Some of the many qualities the students would like the candidate to have include: a stern, yet fair demeanor, someone who is friendly and gets to know students on a personal level, and someone who shares students' school spirit. Students also expressed the need for this individual to be well organized, passionate about the position and committed to the job "for the long haul." 

Dr. Licopoli responded to the students' suggestions by noting that all of the qualities desired by the students, "articulated the characteristic of an exemplary leader." 

To follow up this symposium, students were invited to participate in principal candidate interviews on April 7 and a student panel had the opportunity to ask potential principals questions.