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Art Opening at 131

Visual Art students at 131 got to show off their work to their peers today.  Students observed the work, gave some warm feedback.  Lots of work with geometric shapes and color theory.  Thank Mr. Phillips and students for treating us to a great show!

704 Students at Rockefeller Center

A number of classes were out yesterday at various events.  Our 6th grade watched Circus Abyssinia, an Ethiopian Circus at the New Victory Theater.  Students reported that it was incredible! Many of our other students had fun trips planned, including our 7th grade Dual Language class who visited Rockefeller center.  Looks like it was a …

Teaching Artists from The New Victory Theater visit 131

Today our 6th graders prepared for our trip to The New Victory Theater to see Circus Abyssinia by learning the basics of Eskista (Ethiopian Shoulder Dance), by learning how to use the juggling rings, spinning cloths, and other circus equipment.  We collaboratively created a short circus performances inspired by Circus Abyssinia.  We can’t wait to …

Thanksgiving Extravaganza at MS 131!

Today we celebrated Thanksgiving together with food, fun and some meaningful reflection.  We had a ton of food!  Students and families contributed so many tasty treats, parents baked whole turkeys and some teachers contributed delicious cakes.  We had a lot of fun as well.  The 5 on 5 basketball tournaments crowned a winning class in …