Fourth Graders
are Behaving Like Babies
 As part of an interdisciplinary lesson, students in
fourth grade regressed to their infant years. Students
first read a story from their Open Court reading series
about the invention and marketing of Gerber baby food.
Then came the big event--a baby food taste-test.
 Students tasted a variety of Gerber baby foods and voted
for their favorite. Finally, the votes were tallied and
the results were graphed. Banana-Mixed Berry was the
clear winner, but fourth graders relayed that they
definitely prefer food they can sink their teeth into!
Traveling Back in Time
  Students in Mrs.
Lisicki's fourth grade recently completed a unit on the
American Revolution and, Revolutionary War re-enactor
Neil Martin visited the classroom to share
information about the area's rich history. Donning
period attire, Mr. Martin told of his character's role
in the Third Regiment Tryon County Militia. He also
displayed a variety of colonial-era supplies, such as
eating utensils, satchels and moccasins. After the
visit, one student commented, "It was just like our
(text) book, only with a real person!"
Second Graders
Recognize New York Ag Literacy Day
 Agnes
Sahut visited Mrs. Caroline Simpson’s second grade
classroom at Warren Street School on April 9, in
recognition of New York Ag Literacy Day. Second graders
enjoyed hearing the story “Sugarbush Spring” by Marsha
Wilson Chall. A copy of the book was donated to the
school library and features a bookplate recognizing the
donor, Marge Fagan, as well as NY Ag Literacy Day.
Literature
Inspires Art
 Over the past several weeks, fourth graders in Mrs.
Lisicki's class have been reading the novel "A Single
Shard" by Linda Sue Park. This novel chronicles the
story of a young Korean orphan, who dreams of one day
molding famous Korean celadon pottery.
 Inspired by
the novel, students put their hands to clay and created
their own molded masterpieces. As part of a
collaborative effort, our art teacher, Ms. Vasal, has
been guiding the students as they explore sculpting
techniques, the use of slip and glaze, as well as the
process of firing in a kiln.
When
students can extend their knowledge across several
disciplines, learning becomes more meaningful and
personal and comprehension improves. Additionally, the
sculptures created will provide them with a permanent
reminder of the touching novel they have read.
Pre-Kindergarteners & Family
Enjoy Library Night
 The
pre-k classes invited Warren Street families to enjoy an
evening at the Johnstown Public Library on January 23.
While library staff member Valerie Rogers described to
parents the many different services available at the
library, the children enjoyed stories read by teacher
Ellen Roehl, as well as a snack. A great time was
had by all!
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