Kids Corner
Polk Street School
PSS Staff vs. The Harlem Wizards
My favorite part of the wizards game was when the teachers started playing basketball against the wizards. This was my favorite part because it was fun and interesting to watch. It was also my favorite part because it was funny when the teachers were trying to score and the Wizards were doing tricks around them. - Peter S.
Click here to view the PSS Staff vs. The Harlem Wizards slideshow.
6th Grade Circus Project
It was really fun! We got to practice and perform circus tricks for our families and for the little kids at school. This helped me develop skills like perseverance and dependability. Such as sticking with what you’re doing and following through to the performance day. Also even if you drop let’s say a stilt or a spinning plate the persistence to pick it back up again and keep going even though people are there watching you helps develop other skills that might help you later in life. - Madeline S.
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John Street News
Where students report on the amazing happenings at John Street School.
5th Grade Trip to Commerce Plaza
By: Arya
On March 11th and 12th, the 5th grade students at John Street School got to experience the joy of work that most grown-ups do during the trip to Commerce Plaza! Everyone had different jobs and all had work to tackle. For example, a Newspaper Journalist had to write newspaper articles about certain jobs. Now you might be thinking, “Wouldn’t it be BORING to do a job? All you are doing is working?” And to answer your question, NO! We actually had a blast, and yes we did have to do work, but there was something about it that made it fun to work at a job for money and to be venturing out to see other people work! It made us feel grown-up. We worked on different assignments and got different breaks so that we could snack, sell merchandise and eat lunch. Speaking about selling, everyone had items they had gotten, and the manager of each company sold them to everyone. They paid with their credit cards and all of us had a BLAST swiping and writing checks. I LOVED Commerce Plaza and I’m sure everyone else did as well. You know what? Let’s ask them ourselves!
Interviews From Our Fellow 5th Grade Students
Interviewee: Ariana
Q: What did you think about Commerce Plaza? Did you have fun?
A: I think that Commerce Plaza was an amazing place for kids to finally be adults for the day and go to work. I loved how they made everything look so real. I had SOOO MUCH FUN!
Interviewee: Noah
Q: Did you have fun at Commerce Plaza? Would you go again?
A: It was amazing because it felt like I was in the future. And I got to see what I would do in my future life. I would go again because it’s BETTER than school because you would work and have fun with your friends at lunch.
Interviewee: Miley
Q: What did you think about Commerce Plaza? In the future, what do you picture yourself working as?
A: Commerce Plaza was amazing I had so much fun and I also learned so much like
Click here to view the 5th Grade Trip to Commerce Plaza slideshow.
Read Across America Week
By: Ariana
March 3rd - March 7th, John Street School dressed up for “Read Across America” week. This week was to represent Dr. Suess. We wore hats, wacky clothes, pajamas and other fun stuff to celebrate what a wonderful author he was. We also had a Book Fair to celebrate reading. On the last day of the fun-filled week, Friday, 5th grade met with their Pre-K buddy class to share some of their favorite books with each other. They read some Dr. Seuss books and some other favorites. It was fun to share a love of reading with everyone in the school.
Click here to view the Read Across America Week slideshow.
5th Grade Science Fair
By: Bella and Sharon
On March 18, students in 5th grade celebrated their Science Fair. But long before that they experimented on different things to create their amazing science projects, which they put on display for parents and younger students to see. All the students in fifth grade worked super hard on these projects to present them to you! There were lots of amazing projects that were displayed. All of these projects were very interesting and some had an amazing outcome that you wouldn’t expect! Did I mention that lots of these projects do not only teach you something but show you something that you might use in your daily life, for example a “think before you drink” project shows you what drinks to buy and what drinks will ruin your teeth and many more great projects like that.
Click here to view the JSS 5th Grade Science Fair 24-25 slideshow.
March 2025
Frozen Jr. Production
Congratulations to all the Washington Street students who participated in Frozen Jr.! Your hard work, dedication, and incredible talent truly shone through in every performance. It was such a joy to watch the entire cast bring the magic of Frozen to life with such enthusiasm and skill. Well done to everyone involved – your performances were nothing short of spectacular!
Little Mermaid Visit
Students from Carey High School recently visited Washington Street School to perform a selection of songs from their upcoming production of The Little Mermaid. It was a heartwarming experience to see former Washington Street students return to share their incredible talent with the younger students. The performance showcased the hard work and dedication of the Carey HS cast, leaving the audience in awe of their skill and passion. The full production of The Little Mermaid will be playing at Carey High School from March 27th to March 29th, and promises to be a fantastic show. Washington Street School is excited to support these talented students and encourages everyone to attend the musical.
Buddy Class Update
Buddy classes, where older and younger students work together, create meaningful connections and foster mutual support. The older students mentor the younger ones, while the younger students bring fresh energy. This collaboration promotes a positive learning environment, encourages teamwork, and helps build social and emotional skills. It's a wonderful way to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere in our school. Our Buddy classes met up for some fun activities this month.
6th Grade Interviews “Pi Day”
In honor of National Pi Day on March 14th, 6th grade students were interviewed about their favorite pies and what memories they bring.
Pizza Pie is my favorite because we always have Pizza in my family and we have a lot of fun together. - Chris S.
Apple Pie is my favorite pie because it goes with Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday- Evie T.
Pumpkin Pie is my favorite pie. It smells so good and reminds me of the fall.- Daphne M.
Obviously, Pizza is my favorite pie because you can have it all year round and it is delicious.
Michael L.
Blueberry and raspberry pies are my favorite because my aunt makes them so good and we always have a baking day together.
Miranda V
Key Lime Pie is my favorite because it reminds me of vacation and having fun memories with my family in Florida.
Sophia B.
Chocolate Pie is my favorite. My grandma used to make the best chocolate pie. I always think of her when I eat chocolate pie and it means that it is a special occasion to celebrate.
