John Street School fourth graders learned about Native American life through the cultural arts program Journeys into American Indian Territory, on May 6.

The students explored an interactive museum set-up of artifacts from multiple tribes in the Eastern Woodlands region, including the Iroquois, Cherokee, Lenape and Ojibwe. Among the items on display were clothing, shoes, baskets, artwork, instruments, lacrosse sticks and cord grinders.

Along with viewing the museum artifacts, the students participated in a government workshop. This experiential lesson focused on a typical day in a Native village and how their government was based on The Great Law of Peace. The fourth graders also played traditional games, completed a clay pot project and listened to Native stories.

The fourth graders learn about Native Americans in their history curriculum.

Date Added: 5/9/2025

John Street School students in grades K-6 were treated to an unforgettable experience when nationally acclaimed comic-magician Brian Richards brought his signature “The bGreat Show” to their gymnasium on April 23.

Through a mix of comedy, magic, storytelling and audience participation, the show teaches students about the important qualities of trustworthiness, caring, responsibility, fairness, respect and citizenship. Two assemblies were held for students in grades 4-6, and then K-3. “The bGreat Show” was a PTA Cultural Arts Assembly.

Date Added: 4/28/2025

 

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Date Added: 4/11/2025

John Street School fifth graders participated in an engaging, hands-on experience at Commerce Plaza in Levittown on March 11.

In preparation for the visit, students spent time in the classroom learning about banking, managing finances and the fundamentals of financial literacy. At Commerce Plaza, the fifth graders dressed in their finest business attire to role-play various jobs within a simulated business. They wrote checks, paid bills online, visited the ATM machine and worked hard at their assigned job.

“The students said it was the best trip they ever went on!” Karen Perlak, a fifth grade teacher, said.

Date Added: 3/14/2025