Science of Bubbles with 3-2

Class 3-2 did a bubbly experiment while studying solutions and mixtures. The video below captures the experiment.

Break the Silence, Stop the Violence!

On Thursday October 22nd we participated in our annual Violence Awareness Week March. EOCCS was joined by Head Start, Clark School and Jamas Academy during this year's march. In observance of the the occasion student's made posters and signs to use during the march to help spread the message. A big thank you to my fellow comittee members, teachers, students,administration, school staff, parents and special guests for making this year's march a success. Below is a link to the pictures from the event with a video to follow soon.

Pictures

Videos:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

National Fire Prevention Week

The entire school took part in National Fire Prevention Week with activities in Technology, Physical Education, and Health classes. The highlight of the activities was a visit from the East Orange Fire Department. Below you will find videos of the visit as well as some links the students used in Technology Class to learn about fire safety!



Websites:

Sparky the Fire Dog

U.S. Fire Administration

Elmo's Fire Safety

Read for the Record The Very Hungry Caterpillar

On October 8, 2009, children across the globe read Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar to break a world record for the largest shared reading experience and EOCCS particpated in the Event. Below are the videos of 1-1, 1-3, and  1-4 participating along with some pictures.


Pictures


Official Website Read for the Record

Hispanic Heritage Month

Ms. Gayeman, the Music Teacher and Ms. Flores, The World Language Teacher teamed up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the students. This video is a sample of the activities they participated in with the 4th Grade.

3rd Grade Slam Dunks the Junk

On Wednesday, October 7th our 3rd grade students participated in a statewide public education anti-litter campaign Slam Dunk the Junk. The campaign is aimed at New Jersey residents and visitors, encouraging them to keep New Jersey clean and green through individual and group activities.

For more information click the link below:
Slam Dunk the Junk Official Website

Class 1-1 & 1-2 Trip to Mackey's Orchard

The first grade went apple and pumpkin picking at Mackey's Orchard in Belvidere, NJ. The experience was captured by Ms. Jones in a 3 part video.

Flip Video Camera!

The School recently purchased a Flip HD Video Camera for teachers and students to use so far it has been hit! A few teachers have used it to capture special lessons and even a field trip! These videos will be posted here for your enjoyment! Here is the first of many videos to come!

In September K-2 discussed Haiti and other French Countries. On Friday October 2nd they invited Mrs. Motley to Read the Rainbow Fish in Creole while Ms. Shortt read it in English. After the reading they enjoyed a few Haitian Treats.

Welcome!

Welcome to EOCCS Technology Blog!

This blog will keep you up to date with some of things we are doing at EOCCS. It will include websites the student have visited in class as well as video clips and pictures of activities that we participated in. I hope you enjoy following us throughout the school year!