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School Principals' Day
Big love to Mrs. Jackson and Dr. Feszchak, the dynamic duo rocking the show at our school! As principal and acting assistant principal, you two are the gold standard, motivating everyone to reach for the stars. Your commitment to creating an awesome school vibe deserves a standing ovation. Way to go, superstars!
On Principals Day, the fourth-grade student council members gifted Mrs. Jackson a scrapbook filled with letters, poems, and drawings from their peers. Mrs. Jackson expressed her delight at the surprise and was eager to read the heartfelt messages from the fourth-grade students.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week at PS 16 was a whirlwind of love, happiness, and gratitude, highlighting the magical bond between teachers, students, and parents. From thrilling game-based challenges to heartwarming trivia battles, the school was buzzing with joy and camaraderie, showcasing the tight-knit PS 16 family.
Parents... Now it is your turn!
International Night
Our second round of International Night was a smash hit! With 187 superstars pitching in and over 200 excited guests, our school turned into a vibrant global fiesta. From mouthwatering dishes to dazzling displays, cultural performances, and runway shows, it was a feast for the senses. Kudos to our CPA for orchestrating this spectacular soirée! A big shoutout to all the volunteers for their time and talents, and to everyone who joined the fun - you guys rock!
Behold the awe-inspiring performances!
Peek at these picture-perfect moments!
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Student Spotlight:
During the State Math League Contest at Pingry School, Veydant C snagged 8th place, while Jeremy rocked the 4th spot among the top 10 third graders!! These little math whizzes not only worked hard but also had a blast competing! Kudos to all of our Bradford Bears on competing!
PS 16 has generously contributed a shelf and numerous books to PURE Youth, a non-profit organization, to support their initiative of establishing a mini-library for the York Street Project. PURE Youth is dedicated to promoting awareness of the impact of education on society through various projects and fundraising efforts aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Goals. Many members of the Jersey City Pure Youth Chapter are former students of PS 16 and take pride in being part of the school's vibrant community.
The donated library aims to offer accessible resources to children of all ages in the daycare program, who deeply appreciate the donation. The Pure Youth team extends a special thank you to Mrs. Hennessey for the book donation and Mrs. Jackson for facilitating the shelf donation. They express their gratitude to them and the wonderful PS 16 staff for their support in making this project a reality.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month, the fantastic second-graders from Mrs. Gauch’s classroom put the spotlight on their super moms, mixing Mother's Day cheer with AAPI glory!
5th-grade students, Meera, Emily, Emilia, and Advithi commemorated AAPI by crafting a Japanese Carp windsock while Devin and Yuvaan created paper plate hand fans.
Hooray! Testing is finally done! Let the good times roll with some epic board game showdowns!
Passion Projects
The 5th grade Enrichment students presented their passion projects; a delightful showcase of creativity and curiosity. These projects not only allow students to delve into subjects they love but also help them develop important skills like research, critical thinking, and public speaking. Each student brought their unique interests and enthusiasm to the table, resulting in a diverse array of projects that reflected their individuality.
3rd and 4th Grades' Class trip to: MEDIEVAL TIMES
The Queen of the Royal Court rolled out the red carpet for the Bradford Bears, whisking them back in time to a grand shindig filled with brave knights and magnificent horses. The kingdom's finest jousters clashed swords and muscles to crown the ultimate champion, sworn to defend the throne.
eMerge Showcase
The third yearly eMerge Showcase (with CFB, PS #16 making their debut) shone a spotlight on the amazing abilities and groundbreaking projects of fifth-grade students from 16 schools district-wide. Their mission? Crafting eco-friendly hotels using Minecraft Education, showcasing their blend of imagination and tech wizardry. Oh, and they had to stick to a budget too, talk about a challenge! Drumroll A big round of applause for our squad for snagging the coveted Breakthrough Researcher's Award! 🌟
see you next month, Bradford Bears...