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

Combining the excitement of the Super Bowl game with the spirit of giving, John Street School hosted a “Souper Bowl” food drive from Feb. 3-7.

Students throughout the building were encouraged to bring in canned goods and boxed food items for Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Due to the generosity of its students, John Street School filled two large boxes with donations.

On Friday, as a culmination to the drive, the school hosted a Football Jersey Day and gym teachers Kenneth Ehrenkranz and Trent Mayer hosted football-themed relay races and games during recess.

Date Added: 2/14/2025