CFB, PS 16 celebrates Women's History month

March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women throughout history and in our present day. This year, the national theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations," highlights the significant impact women have made in education, leadership, and communities both in the United States and around the world.

We were excited to highlight the women educators at PS 16, whose dedication and passion have profoundly impacted countless students over the years. 

We were honored to host the Women in Leadership Summit, a culminating activity in which our ELA Enrichment students engaged with six esteemed panelists, all education leaders from Jersey City Public Schools. This discussion, a powerful and full-circle moment, inspired our students as we closed out Women's History Month. 

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On March 10, 2025, Ms. Palmer's parents fulfilled a life long dream of hers where they visited her Kindergarten classroom and were able to see her teach. Her dad read the story "Goodnight Moon" to the children. He made it interactive by putting his own twist on the book with jokes. The children attentively engaged in the reading session.  Ms. Palmer's parents recounted to the class the story of when Ms. Palmer was ages 5-10 she came home daily from school and reenacted her day pretending to be a teacher.  Her parents were able to witnessed first hand her dream coming full circle. 

On Wednesday, March 26th, Girls Who Code wrapped up their ten-week program. Members from grades three, four, and five learned about coding, shared ideas, and coded some projects. We look forward to seeing what coding projects lie in their future!