Theunis Dey third grade students partnered with a school in Ghana, Africa using Empatico. Empatico is a platform that gives teachers and students the opportunity to build meaningful connections through video exchanges with a partner classroom. Teachers can message one another and plan activities for the students.

Recently, third grade teacher Melissa Stein-Ortiz and Media Specialist, Keri DelloBuono had their students participate in a Q&A session with their partner school in Ghana. Students were able to introduce themselves and ask questions about their countries. Throughout the year, these students will continue to meet via Empatico and exchange ideas and information about the USA and Ghana.

George Washington Middle School teachers put exercise and stress relief to work by sweating it out in the fitness center during a bootcamp class with fitness experts from Advanced Fitness & Wellness during the November professional development day. Coming together with friends and colleagues and doing something difficult, while encouraging one another, was a great motivator! GWMS strives for lower levels of stress and a better quality of life.