Some of our JFG 5th graders using our Affirmation Station! They used words like unstoppable, enough, caring, beautiful & creative. Self-esteem rockstars!
Our third graders kicked off their Nonfiction unit by learning about the Loch Ness Monster in our Storyworks Jr . They loved reading and discussing this topic in Zoom breakout rooms and even made Flipgrids!
What do you want your readers to know about you? Second graders are creating their author pages for their individual writing series.
Olivia Larsen and Marta Bystrowska won third place at our virtual Debate competition at Demarest High School on Friday. They also went 4-0 at last month's tournament. Amazing job! Cardinal Pride!
The Design Thinking Class is preparing their new product ideas as they get ready for the Westwood Shark Tank !
Using describing words and practicing our sounds with Mrs. Brennan is always fun!
Holocaust child survivor and educator, Maud Dahme, visited our Human Rights & Genocide class (via Zoom) to talk about her experience as a hidden child in the Nazi occupied Netherlands during the Holocaust.
What amazing writers we have in 3rd Grade! This morning Mrs. Basovsky's class wrapped up their Opinion Writing Unit with an Authors Celebration!
Our students have been using our "Affirmation Station" to boost their self- esteem and confidence. Take a look at yourself... YOU ARE AMAZING!
JFG celebrated Wellness Wednesday with a bag of HUGS (hot chocolate) AND KISSES! Sometimes we just want to hug our students, friends, and colleagues - so here it is in the form of hot cocoa!
"Hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside!" - Unknown
2 stars and a wish conferencing in ELA 8H today. Students are choosing their own breakout rooms to connect with one another in school and at home to share their writing.
Thank you third grade friends for letting me join your breakout room today. Whether at home or school, it's important to stay connected!
Our Science National Honor Society packed "Kindness Shoeboxes" for middle school students in Newark filled with deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, masks, hand sanitizer, pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, scissors, tennis balls, nail polish and a pack of cards.
Colonel, our therapy dog, visiting the high school today!
Fourth graders wrote about their best part!
Working hard with a smile!
Our first graders practicing their R Blends and sharing their work with friends at home.
JFG Staff celebrated Wellness Wednesday with Eucalyptus Essential Oil Sachets. Eucalyptus stimulates our mind and can help to rejuvenate our spirit!
Beautiful work in Art 7 with understanding light and applying a value scale!
"DJ Pauly D" made another surprise visit to Mr. Moffo and Mrs. Phillips' Algebra II class!
