Dear Friends,
Every classroom is actively engaged in learning, from our youngest learners to our soon-to-be graduates. Our preschoolers are settling beautifully into their new routines, mastering the art of sharing and collaborative play. Students across the grades are engaged in critical thinking through socratic seminars, debates, and collaborative problem-solving. High school students prepare for their futures, balancing academics with college prep, career exploration, and extracurricular activities. As of November 1st, 140 applications were submitted to 41 different institutions with the support of our Guidance Counselor, Ms. Izzo.
Students are signing up for our diverse clubs, and our sports teams are in full swing, with practices and matches filling up the after-school hours. The arts are thriving, with our theater program kicking off the season. As we move further into the school year, we're committed to fostering an environment where every student can grow, learn, and shine.
We look forward to sharing more of their achievements and adventures with you in the months to come ... enjoy some of them below.
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| LEARNING SPOTLIGHTS |
Here are pictures of first graders working on mathematical thinking tasks. These tasks prepare students for when they begin doing more complex math curricular tasks at the boards. It helps teach collaboration, how to speak to each other and share ideas, and how to share the marker.
The Thinking Classroom - 6h Grade Math ~ Ms. Luey
The primary goals of the "Thinking Classroom" approach to math are to foster deep conceptual understanding by encouraging students to actively engage in problem-solving, collaborate with peers, articulate their reasoning, and justify their thinking, ultimately developing strong mathematical communication skills and confidence in their abilities to tackle complex problems. In Ms. Luey's 6th grade class, students learned to multiply mixed numbers.
Chemistry - 6-7th Grade ~ Ms. Harris
In our science classes, sixth and seventh graders engaged in an innovative lesson on laboratory safety. The students were presented with a scenario featuring Scully the Skeleton, who was conducting a chemical lab investigation while committing multiple safety violations.
This creative approach challenged our young scientists to carefully examine the scene and identify each rule being broken. They then had to explain how to correct these infractions to ensure a safe laboratory environment.
This hands-on activity reinforced necessary safety protocols and encouraged critical thinking and attention to detail among our students.
Ms. Habla's Global History class was assigned an engaging project to create a new civilization in a world devastated by a disaster. This assignment required us to research various regions of the planet and imagine how we would settle these areas in a post-catastrophe environment. When developing our civilization, we had to consider 1. Natural resources and environmental conditions; 2. Primary food sources, including fishing, farming, animal husbandry, and hunting; 3. Societal rules and regulations; 4. Housing and shelter solutions; 5. Economic systems; 6. Technological advancements and inventions; 7. Language; 8. Religious practices; 9. Governmental structure.
Mrs. Coupas's sixth-grade students used what they had learned to evaluate the civilizations created in Ms. Habla's Global 9 classes. In Global 9 and Social Studies 6, students have learned about the foundations of civilizations. The Sixth Grade enjoyed learning from the 9th-grade work and look forward to creating their own civilizations in a few years.
Statewide Law Day Civics Contest ~ 12th Grade ~ Mr. Karbowski
Sponsored by the NY Bar Foundation and NY News Publishers Association, Mr. Karbowski's 12th-grade students are participating in a thought-provoking essay contest. The competition centers on a critical theme: the importance of accurate and reliable information as citizens prepare to cast their votes for the President of the United States.
This timely initiative aims to foster media literacy and civic engagement among our seniors. Students are delving into the complexities of information dissemination in the digital age, exploring topics such as fact-checking, identifying credible sources, and understanding the impact of misinformation. The essay contest challenges our students to articulate their thoughts on this vital subject and encourages them to become more discerning consumers of news and information.
As they research and compose their essays, students gain valuable insights into the intersection of journalism, law, and civic responsibility. This collaboration between the NY Bar Foundation and the NY News Publishers Association provides an excellent opportunity for our students to engage with real-world issues and potentially have their voices heard beyond the classroom walls.
Thank You, Senator Walzyck
Senator Walczyk is currently serving overseas as a Captain in the Army Reserves. The Senator sent us a postcard and note, which I've shared below. We are grateful for his service and support for Northville CSD.
Our students across the grades wrote letters. These letters and a special Falcon recognition will be shared with the Senator when he visits Northville upon his return - visits are being scheduled by his office.
Northville Educational Foundation ~ October 12th ~ Artisans for Education
"The Northville Educational Foundation, led by Tammy Reidell ... held its first artisan fair Saturday at the Northville Central School gym to raise funds and featured local and outside artists. Reidell said the Northville Educational Foundation aims to enhance education quality through strategic partnerships and funding for programs and resources not covered by traditional funding. The foundation's board is diverse, including educators, a former lawyer, and a business professional, ensuring broad community representation. 'The foundation supports the Northville Central School District and the community, bridging community needs with school needs,' she said. The Ring of Fire 5K, in its 10th year, donated $1,100 to the Northville Educational Foundation during the artisan fair. " (Leader-Herald Article and Picture Link)
Get ready for the elementary student production of "The Aristocats" – it promises to be a delightful showcase of our students' talents!
100th Win ~ Mr. Hammons
Congratulations to Mr. Hammons and our girls' varsity soccer team. On September 30th, Mr. Hammons achieved his 100th win!
Regional Food Bank ~ Next Drive Through - November 14th 9:30 AM
Many thanks to the Regional Food Bank Drive Thru Pantry's Molly Whitaker and the staff, our students, and community members who volunteered to support food distribution. Over 250 families drove up to receive various staple grocery products, including milk, eggs, cheese, canned goods, and produce.
We will run another drive before Thanksgiving on November 14th at 9:30 am. We plan to continue the program every other month. Our student helpers helped to pack, distribute, and keep the line of cars moving.
Halloween Parade
We ended the month with our annual Halloween Parade. Thank you to all who lined the streets to wave our students on their walk through the town. The weather was unusually cooperative! Ms. Fitzgerald is posting pics on our Facebook page! Tammy, Sam, and I continue our tradition of selecting a theme for our costumes!
We're always eager to support organizations that contribute to our community's well-being. If you're involved with a community event you'd like us to promote, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help spread the word.