WE DID IT AGAIN!!!

U.S. News analyzed 103,099 pre-K, elementary and middle schools. Out of all those schools, CFB, PS 16 has been named #1 Best Elementary School in Jersey City Public Schools District and ranked #5 in the state! Congratulations!!!

US News Best Elementary Schools RANKINGS

Our Book Den has been a huge success! Students from the 3rd to 5th grades have the opportunity to come during their lunch time Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays!

PS 16 honors Dr. Norma Fernandez

Many students worked together in the Book Den and in Ms. Gordon's ATC class to commemorate our very own, Dr. Norma Fernandez for Hispanic Heritage month. Students' work was compiled into a book dedicated to Jersey City's first female Latina superintendent.

Dr. Fernandez was so taken aback she wanted to come and thank the students personally for their hard work and creativity! Hence, our first ever Afternoon Tea! Check out the book below and the transformation of the main Library!

Japan Day performance at City Hall

Our students were invited to sing at City Hall for the annual Japan Day Flag Raising/Proclamation. The event took place on Friday, November 3, 2023. They were fantastic! See for yourself! Thanks Dr. Manes!

Diwali at PS 16

On November 14, the first grade children of 107A celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. The children learned about the story of Diwali through a short animated video and then read a book on how Diwali is celebrated. The children were curious to learn about a new cultural festival and some of them shared how they celebrated Diwali at home or with their friends.In keeping with the spirit of Diwali, the children colored a rangoli and a diya and made them sparkle with gemstones and their creativity. The children wished each other a Happy Diwali and for the light to always shine within us.

First Grade Students from Ms.Vittal's Class, Room 105A had fun celebrating Diwali, a hindu festival of lights; which represents the triumph of good over evil. Class parents, Mrs. Mehta and Mrs. Parkar volunteered their time by conducting fun crafts like decorating lamps and making paper lanterns. Mrs. Mehta also read a book about Diwali. The celebrations concluded with a dance for the the song "Happy Diwali"!

Happy Diwali from Ms. Nicholas and Mrs. Tapia's Kindergarten class!

Saint Peter's University Basketball team visits PS 16

Thank you to these wonderful fellows who came to visit our students and read some very special stories! Books like "Jambari Jumps", "Brave" and "Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence" were shared with students in the main building!

Let's Go PEACOCKS!!!

PS 16 at TongYan Chinese School Education Fair

On Sunday Nov 19th, PS 16 students: Gitali Mishra, Emily Nolan, Yuming Pan (all grade 5), Charlotte Lu (grade 4), and Margaret Peng (grade 1) showcased PS16 at TongYan Chinese School Education Fair, which was held at PS#3 school. Our students worked hard after school and during weekends to work on their poster, obtaining materials and preparing for their speech.

Girls on the RUN

The girls completed the fall 5K in Augusta, NJ. This is the team's second 5k! CONGRATULATIONS girls! We are so proud of you!!! Thank you to the amazing coaches: Ms. Schoeck, Ms. Baker, and Ms. Fran! Kudos to Ms. Warrington for running the 5k alongside Eunha Lee!

The Spring 2024 5k team will being in March!

Girls on the Run padlet

🍂Thanksgiving 🍂

"What if, today, we were grateful for everything?" –Charlie Brown

Check out these fabulous balloons

from PS 16's 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day

parade!!!

Ms. Cheatham's 1st graders (107A) began their day by participating in the Thanksgiving Balloon Parade around the block with four parent volunteers. The streets were filled with smiles as each child proudly held up their creation. The parade was a sea of colors and a great success. After returning to the classroom and having lunch/snacks, they moved onto our Thanksgiving arts and craft project consisting of making bookmarks. Each child had a packet that included stickers, pompoms, and googly eyes to use for decoration. The children used their fine motor skills and imagination to create their very own one-of-a-kind bookmark. Afterwards, they ended the day by playing two fun Thanksgiving games. The first game encouraged teamwork and listening skills while the second called for the students to reflect on things they were thankful for in life. It was a fantastic day for all!