The kindergarteners are so happy to be in Chittick school. It has been a big adjustment for them but they are doing great. The Kindergarteners have just finished their Thanksgiving Feast and study unit. They had a huge Thanksgiving feast dressed in their Pilgrim or Native American costumes. They are now getting ready to learn about customs and the different ways we all celebrate the holidays in December. The Kindergarteners will be  learning new songs and learning about pattern chains to decorate the rooms for the holiday season. They’ll also be learning to count by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s. In May, the Kindergarteners will be visiting the Public Library! Then, in June, they will go to the aquarium at Point Pleasant! All of the Kindergarteners are anxiously awaiting the 100^th day of school, because they will be 100 days smarter! Wow, the Kindergarteners are really busy!   

The 1^st graders are so busy learning many new things. The first graders have been studying the fall season. They learned about the harvest, apples, and pumpkins. The students even went to a pumpkin farm to pick pumpkins! The first graders learned some interesting facts on the First Thanksgiving. They compared life now to life back then when the First Thanksgiving took place. To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday they had a Thanksgiving feast! Delicious! The first graders are looking forward to the new season winter, because they will learn about their animal friends and what they do in the winter. The first graders will also learn about holiday customs and invite their parents in to decorating gingerbread houses. That should be fun!

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Second Grade

The entire second grade classes are and will be making more and more progress in their work this year. They are learning many things. In social studies they are learning about communities. Students are discussing the importance of community helpers and learning how each person in a community can make a difference. For science, the second graders are researching about  Nocturnal animals and they will be presenting their animals to the peers. A nocturnal animal is an animal that sleeps during the day and wakes up at night. Another thing the second graders will be learning about is the human body and how drugs and alcohol affect the organs in our bodies. Second grade is also busy learning all the states and the different continents.

And with hard work there is also fun. The second graders had gone on a field trip to Battle view orchards were they learned how cider is made and they got a tour of the apple orchards. Each child got to pick apples and a pumpkin. Future trips will be to the Monmouth Museum to view and play.

All the 2^nd grade classes are doing something special they want us to know. Every week each 2^nd grade classroom picks a student of the week. Children who are selected have many of the character traits that set a good example in and out of the classroom. Mr. Decker has the opportunity to read with each student of the week.  For know that is what the second graders are learning about for know but will continue to make progress.  

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Third grade is getting very busy. They are reviewing reading and practicing reading strategies. In writing the students are concentrating on writing from their own experiences and making personal narratives. And there is more!! In math they are studying addition and subtraction. In social studies they are learning about our community. All the classes went to the East Brunswick Museum in October to learn about community. They are also learning about the three different types of communities. They created a brochure on a special place in East Brunswick and wrote why people should visit our town. In science they are keeping track of systems. In health the students are learning about their feelings and body systems.

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All the 4^th grade students have been very busy. In 4^th grade math, students have finished a unit in geometry, Good job 4^th graders! While, in Social Studies they are working on geography, they are trying to learn all the regions of NJ! The 4^th graders have started a new unit on motion and design for science. For the experiment they’re using K’nex to build and experiment with movement and vehicles. One of the trips they have planned is a rollerblading trip in November. It sounds like fun! They have a special project where they are inventing burglar alarms and are learning about biopoems. In reading they are learning about setting and character traits and in health family connections, they are interviewing their grandparents. Mrs. Gilman says her class is excited about all the interesting projects she has planned for them. What a great year all the 4^th graders are going to have!

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The 5^th grade is starting off their last year at Chittick by learning many new things to help prepare them for Hammarskjold. They are working very hard. In Science they are learning about magnets and starting to research their Science projects for the fair in the spring. In Math they are reviewing multiplication.  In Social Studies the students are learning all about explorers. All the students enjoyed celebrating Halloween during school and at the dance. They are looking forward to Thanksgiving. The class is also looking forward to the annual trip to Liberty Science center.

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Ms. Romanella teaches a 3rd, 4^th and 5^th grade class.  The students are learning writing skills. Some of the students are learning multiplication and division. They are practicing their reading and writing skills. Everyone had a great time doing Halloween projects. The Halloween parade and party was lots of fun. The students do playground games to enhance their lessons. In Ms.Romanella’s class they are learning about constellations and where they live. In November they will be doing a fun constellation project based on their birthdays. They cook every Thursday morning. Good smells fill the hall! They will cook Thanksgiving dinner for their parents. Ms. Romanella wants you to go to their Thanksgiving feast. It will be on Tuesday, November 20^th. If you make it, enjoy the feast!The students work along side all their grade level classes with all the subjects.

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Miss Semeniak's Room

The children are also learning social skills how to write letters, about numbers and different colors. Mostly they are having fun learning. The students have great specials and great teachers.

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All the students participated in the school Halloween celebrations. The class also had a Thanksgiving feast  The students will be going on some future trips with the 4^th and 5^th grades.

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Mrs. Osher teaches pre-school, with the help of many aides .  Mrs. Osher’s students are learning the alphabet, colors, seasons, numbers, and matching.  In October they did Halloween projects and fall trees.  The students celebrated Halloween by participating in the school parade and had a party.  Also, they celebrated Thanksgiving with a party. The children went to the farm and picked pumpkins! These little ones are a welcome addition to Chittick school.

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“The path to peace begins with me by…”

Art Class

The art classes in Chittick are the most fun. Mr. Baron, Mr. McCarthy and Mrs. Denenberg keep the students happy with great projects and our halls festive with the students art work.
The art teachers are working closely with the academic teachers in creating projects that further student learning. One recent project dealt with a theme of “Anti-Violence.” The entire staff and students collaborated together to create a wall against violence. Each student and staff member created a brick using elements of design. Each unique brick represents a piece of the wall against violence. The wall is displayed outside of the library. Each brick starts with “The path to peace begins with me by…” and the creator adds their own sentiment to complete the sentence.

Mr. Baron is planning a trip to either the Philadelphia Museum of Art or the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 5^th graders later in the school year.

All the Art teachers, Mr. Baron, Mrs. Denenberg and Mr. McCarthy are so excited to see the creativity in so many talented young artists here at Chittick

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  This year in P.E. there is got a lot going on. The students continue to have circuit training: different stations that measure different muscles. This year we have two new part-time teacher for different classes. Wow! There sure is a lot of stuff going on this year in P.E.!

In addition, in P.E. is starting to get involved with learning about teamwork. We have had trouble in the past with teamwork, but this year we are starting to get it all together.

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The Computer Lab

All classes in Chittick School visit the Media Center once a week. The students are allowed to borrow books each week. Mrs. Krauss, our Media Specialist has about 12,000 books to choose from. She teaches the students about different kinds of books, how they are labeled and how the Media Center works. Mrs. Krauss reads books to the younger children. She relates these books to their classroom studies and the seasons of the school year. She is also connecting the Media Center curriculum with their classroom curriculum. In grades 3-5 the students are shown how to use the resources in the Media Center. Classes are doing research projects and learning literature appreciation.  When the school celebrates a holiday the students read books and go on web sites to learn more about them.
Fifth Graders became Star Reporters checkout the Media center Hallway Display. Second Graders will let us know what they've "read on the Pumpkin Vine".
Grades 2-5 are introduced to the computer lab  through their Media Center class. With the help of Mrs. Puliafico, Mrs. Krauss introduces the technology available and develops basic computer skills. All classes learn how to use Infocentre to search for books in our library. There is a strong concentration on learning how to do research using the Internet and network databases with the older students. Third through fifth grades do Type to Learn to become accurate typists. The skills the children learn help them to be good Media Center Citizens.

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The Music Room

Interesting Instruments

All the Music classes are busy learning many things with Miss Camillone and Ms. Vanzini and Mr Braun. All classes are learning new fall songs.

The 5^th graders are studying different genres of music as well as "orff"estrations.
The 4^th grade classes are playing instruments and singing many game songs. They are working as an ensemble.
Third Grade is learning all about playing a recorder. Each student has their own instrument to play. They are learning musicality and music reading.
The 2^nd  graders are continuing practicing excellent vocal technique while practicing improvisatation.
All 1st graders are getting to know many concepts such as high and low, fast and slow, and loud and soft. They are  learning the fundementals of music through the Koda´ly process. They've just discovered the beat!
You can always hear music and singing coming from the music rooms.

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