Friday, March 26, 2010

Spring Break!


Have a relaxing, fun and safe Spring Break!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Celebrating Black History Through Music



The music teacher, Ms. Gayemen held 2 student performances "Celebrating Black History Through Music" on Wednesday March 10th. Here are the Video Highlights of both performances.









Friday, March 19, 2010

Happy First Day of Spring!


Welcome to the first day of Spring!

Celebrating Black History Through Music Teaser

The music teacher, Ms. Gayemen held 2 student performances "Celebrating Black History Through Music" on Wednesday March 10th.  Here is a rehearsal video from class 1-1 to give you a sample. Watch for the full video hightlights coming soon!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Black History Exhibit 2010 Part 3


Part 3 of the Black History Exhibit focuses on "Henry's Freedom Box". A 4th grade student, Makay played the part of Henry and retold the tale in a live performance.
 

 

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Monday, March 15, 2010

Black History Exhibit 2010 Part 2


The second post in the Black History Exhibit 2010 Series includes a video walking tour of the of the exhibit with classroom 4-3. This 3 part video really captures the true connections students are making when visiiting the exhibit.

 
 

Sunday, March 14, 2010

February Happenings


Every so often a few things catch my eye when I am walking around school and I want to share them with those who might not get a chance to see them. I am posting a few pictures of them here for all to enjoy.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Daylight Savings Time 2010 Spring Ahead!


Just a reminder Daylight Savings Time begins March 14th so don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour.

More Information for you and your students can be found here:

Friday, March 12, 2010

Black History Exhibit 2010 Part 1


This is the first in a series of posts designed to show off the annual Black History Month activities at EOCCS. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to put this program together. I am starting off with a video of a walk through I did of the exhibit before it was open for viewing. Enjoy!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Kindergarten trip to Liberty Science Center


Liberty Science Center was a popular field trip destination this year on Thursday March 4th K-1 & K-3 took a trip to explore the world of Science and wanted to share this video.



Saturday, March 6, 2010

March for Arts Education

March is Arts Education Month. As our students prepare to celebrate showing off their talents through various art displays throughout the city. I thought I would share some pictures of their work from March 2009.


Look for pictures from 2010 coming soon!

Friday, March 5, 2010

4-1 Read Across America


To celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday classroom 4-1 held their own Read Across America Event. The students of
4-1  spent some time with the 4 year old class at East Orange Child Development. They read Dr. Seuss books and did activities with the children.


 

Thursday, March 4, 2010

NJ ASK Pep Rally

On January 15th, pep rallies were held for the third and fourth grade students to motivate them as they began to prepare for the NJ ASK test, which they will be taking in May. Mamta Tailor, Mentor Coordinator for the school, filmed the events. The pep rallies familiarized the third grade students with the upcoming test, elicited prior knowledge of the fourth graders who took the test last year and introduced the concept of the Interactive NJ ASK Comprehension Strategy Wall, the brainchild of Ms. Craig, Title I Reading Teacher. Ms. Cham, Title I Math Teacher, and Ms. Staples, Title I Reading Teacher, and initiator of the event, both addressed the students about the importance of preparing for the test. Ms. Schwebel, Supervisor of Language Arts Literacy, performed for the students an original Rap she wrote for them-the NJASK Rap:



The NJ ASK Rap
Listen up because here’s the tale
Of a school that just can’t fail
Not when you have kids like me
Committed to successfully
Master all our ABCs
And also our 1, 2, 3s.
Reading, Math and Writing too,
Science is something else we do
NJ ASK, watch out, we’re cool
East Orange Community Charter School!


The students enjoyed learning and performing the rap themselves, and left the room chanting the EOCCS slogan for the NJ ASK- “We’re the best-we’ll beat the test!” With this kind of energy and enthusiasm, these kids just can’t fail!

Watch the Video!












 

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Spanish Club Math Bee



On December 22, 2009 the Spanish Club held a Math Bee. The students solved problems and gave their answers in Spanish. The event was captured on video and they wanted to share it with others. I was finally able to start catching up on some older videos I haven't processed yet so I am able to grant their wish.






 

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

4th Grade Awards Ceremony


4th Grade was finally able to reschedule their awards ceremony for a day without snow. It took place on Tuesday February 23rd. Congratulations to all our 4th Grade students who received awards. 
Below are some video highlights of the ceremony.