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National Writing Day

National Writing Day!!! To celebrate our love of writing, students at 131 came together to read each others’ published pieces of writing and give each other feedback.  There was poetry, short stories, memoires and more!  According to one 8th grader (Miki), she enjoys reading her classmate’s work because she “gets to read different writing and …

131 High School Fair

Over 15 high schools from around New York visited 131 at our annual high school fair.  Students got the chance to speak with guidance counselors, students and principals from the various schools.  With the admissions season ramping up, it was great to learn from so many schools so early in the process.  Great job by …

8th Grade Poetry Slam!!

Friday, our 8th Graders recited poetry in front of the 7th and 8th graders!  Poems ranged from the personal to the whimsical.  A big shout out to the students who volunteered to share their thoughts for all of us.  A shout out to the audience who was so supportive of those who were on stage.   We …

8th Grade Trip to Governor’s Island

The 8th Grade visited Governor’s Island in New York Harbor to kick of the year, help build relationships between teachers and students and have some fun.  The weather held out, and everyone will surely sleep well after the walking, biking and playing!  6th and 7th are coming up later this week!

Building Community

The beginning of the year is as much about building a strong community, both within the classroom and across the school, as it is about learning content.  Students spend time getting to know each other and their teachers, and building the habits that will make for a successful year.  A safe and nurturing classroom allows …