In October 2011, creator Brad Montague realized there was a large homeless population in his hometown, and he wanted to do something about it. While researching the needs of the homeless community, he learned that socks are the items least donated to homeless shelters. So Brad took action. He began to film himself wishing people… Read More Socks + October = Socktober 2018
Rules for KenKen The only numbers you may write are 1, 2, 3, or 4. (A 6×6 puzzle requires 1 through 6.) No numbers may appear more than once in any row or column. … Each “cage” (region bounded by a heavy border) contains a “target number.” … In a one-cell cage, just write the… Read More Can you KenKen?
Kid President’s Socktober and William O. Schaefer Student Government are inspiring students to donate a pair of socks to others in need. This small act of love also inspired this month’s creativity challenge. So take out those socks you’ve never worn or the forlorn socks in the laundry room with no partners and whip up… Read More October Sock Challenge
This week in library, kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will meet one of the “Mighty Five” public librarians. Together, librarians and students will explore the organization of the library. While exploring, students will become familiar with the location and organization of library books. Students will also understand the importance of books and why… Read More William O. Schaefer Library Media Center Scavenger Hunt
During the week of September 24–28th, 2018, William O. Schaefer Elementary School, along with hundreds of schools and youth organizations across the United States, will participate in “Start With Hello Week” . The activities introduced during the week will teach students the skills they need to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness, and encourage them… Read More Start with Hello
This summer, I particpated in a two day course offered by Teaching Tolerance. I think it is important that I share what I learned. It’s clear that one voice in one moment does not stop bias. Bias is insidious, arriving in many forms and many voices. Insults and put-downs, like the rest of the English… Read More Teaching Tolerance: Speak Up Guide
This year marks 20 years of recycling in Rockland County for the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority! For two decades, 20 years, the Authority has been working hard to increase the community’s awareness of recycling and sustainability, in an effort to minimize waste requiring disposal in landfills. Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority is… Read More Recycling Art Contest
A, My Name is Alice words by Jane Bayer, pictures by Steven Kellogg. The alphabet text for this book comes from a jump rope game I learned in grammar school in the fifties. I also played this alphabet ditty with my brothers and sisters as we bounced along the dirt roads on a to visit… Read More ABC List Word Challenge