By Hannah Sunshine, grade 4 teacher
The beginning of reading buddies was a highly anticipated event in the 4th grade classroom. The students had participated in buddy partnerships in the past, but always as the younger students. Partnering with the…
By Dorothy Luongo, Grade 5
On Friday, October 14, the fifth grade was invited to observe a team of archaeologists at work right here at PDS. Their work was tied into the permit process for installing a solar array, as…
We don’t like to see our children in pain or frustrated. We want them to be happy, and as much as we know a life without frustration is impossible, and not even a good thing, we still try to smooth…
By Lynn Fordin, Grade 2 teacher
Days spent on the Hudson River in early autumn reward us in many ways. It is a time to revel in the warmth of the sun, feel the morning chill, and drink in the…
By Joanna Shaw, Kindergarten teacher
It is perfectly fitting that as we begin our studies of the letter F, we are also learning about the fall, the farm, and fungi. The Kindergartners are just beginning their studies of fungi, and…
At PDS we know that children learn best when supported by a strong community. We intentionally spend the early days of the school year engaged in activities that help students, families and teachers get acquainted. And we make sure…
By Mary Ellen Kenny, assistant head of school, lower school dean
These days, the emphasis naturally shifts to bringing closure to the studies that have occupied students and their teachers for many months and to providing time to take stock…
By Michelle Holmes, grade 3 teacher
Odd question to ask a third grader during math, right? Not if that third grader is reading Demi’s “One Grain of Rice.” In our exploration of number patterns, several of our students became…
By Hannah Sunshine, grade 4 teacher
This spring, 4th graders took a big step in taking ownership over their own learning. When it came time to confer with parents and share work from the year, students took the lead. This…
By Brian Reid, grade 2 teacher
The glorious spring weather has arrived and beckoned the second grade classes to visit the Hudson River once again. After a long hiatus has kept us indoors since late fall, our classes have been…
