SB - Spooky season kicked off today when SB 4th grader did some Spooky Carrot STEM during library/media class. Based on the book, Spooky Carrots, by Aaron Reynolds, students used Ozobots to code fences & create Spooky Carrots using materials in our Makerspace. ♥️🐬#sbrt #sbhasheart
BW- Love seeing our first graders dive into "10 Apples Up on Top" in STEAM class! 🍎 After building barrels and apple carts, they practiced stacking apples just like in the story. Mrs. Bosworth truly makes learning fun! #STEAM #HandsOnLearning
SB- SB third graders participated in a live read aloud this afternoon with author, Peter H. Reynold. They listened to “Say Something" a story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! ♥️🐬 #sbrt #sbhasheart
BW- Huge thanks to the PTA for an incredible Kindergarten social! We appreciate all the parents, teachers, and staff who supported our little ones at their first evening event. Go Bulldogs! #BirchwoodPride 🐾🎉
SB- Kindergarten has been learning how to sort and describe where an object is using positional words. The students in Mrs. Marini’s class have been doing lots of sorting and lots of describing of where things are! Great job Mrs. Marini’s class! ♥️🐬 #sbhasheart #sbrt
BW-Thank you to our amazing parents, staff, teachers, and community members for making Back to School Night such a success! It was wonderful to connect with everyone. Go Bulldogs! 🐾 #BackToSchool #CommunityStrong
BW- Students and teachers at Birchwood Elementary teamed up to create peace pinwheels in celebration of International Day of Peace 2024. Go Bulldogs!
DBO- Thank you to our amazing PTA for putting together a wonderful event!!! Bee Bash 2024 #DBOHasHeart
SB - To celebrate the International Day of Peace 2024, all SB students created a peaceful square & teachers turned them into peace pinwheels that we planted before school this morning. Peace is a team effort here at Stony Brook - great job dolphins! 🐬❤️ #sbrt #sbhasheart
CMS- Exciting news from the Gifted and Talented Program (G.A.T.E.)! The Hope Garden has produced its first fruits of the season! 🍎 Students have been working hard, and now we’re seeing the fruits of their labor—literally! #GATE #HopeGarden #FirstFruits #StudentSuccess
BW- Back to School night is September 24th from 7:00-8:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:45pm
KDM- Congratulations to Rockaway Township Student, Andrew Scott, for Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Andrew Scott built GaGa Pits at all the District's Elementary Schools, including KDM. We are so grateful for his contribution.
BW - The Birchwood Student Council raised over $615 for 11th Hour Rescue and donated 150 items for kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs! Huge thanks to all our students and staff who contributed. You’re making a real difference in our community! 🐾💙 #BirchwoodCares
BW- Thank You RTEF!
DBO- 4th Grade Geologists hard a work!!! #DBOHasHEART
CAD- Congratulations to our amazing TREPS students for an incredibly successful evening! Your hard work, creativity, and determination beamed, showcasing the incredible entrepreneurial spirit within each of you. Click on the link for the slideshow. https://tinyurl.com/CADTreps24
The total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8 is a rare event and an opportunity for students to learn more about our solar system. On April 8, 2024, during the school day, teachers will be providing students with instruction regarding a solar eclipse and how to stay safe. On April 8, the Rockaway Township Library will be hosting a Solar Eclipse Watch Party from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. They will provide solar eclipse glasses, refreshments, and NASA live streaming of the event. Please contact the library for details. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable spring break.
This evening (March 26) at Copeland Middle School, the Rockaway Twp Board of Education will meet regarding Policy 5756 ~ Transgender Students. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the board’s attorney providing background regarding Policy 5756 and the Law Against Discrimination. Following the attorney’s presentation, the meeting will be open to the public for comments. All are invited and encouraged to attend. You may also attend virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFODdWo6WRE
SB - Loves SEL! During today’s community learning time after school, teachers and staff were able to choose from 4 different creative outlet activities. A big thank you to all who hosted and helped us to relax!
The Rockaway Township Board of Education invites you to attend a Listening Session on March 26, 2024. The topic is Policy 5756 ~ Transgender Students. This Listening Session, advertised as a meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Copeland Middle School.
