Jackson Annex School celebrated Women's History Month
with a special assembly. The students presented information about the
creation of women's rights in this country and they honored many women
including: Michelle Obama, Princess Diana and Jennifer Hudson. There
were musical tributes, dances, and historical facts to entertain and
enlighten the audience. Congratulations on a job well done!
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Date |
Event |
Event Summary |
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09/11/2008
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9/11
Remembrance Day |
Jackson
Annex held it's 9-11 Remembrance Assembly this morning on the
front lawn under a warm, sunny sky. Our entire school, along
with Dr. Laria and district administrators, paused to remember
the brave individuals who lost their lives and were injured on
that tragic 9-11 day in 2001. We honored the memories of those
lost with a solemn tolling of the bells. We paid tribute to our
country with songs and poetry. The students were inspired with
the messages of hope, understanding, and love for one another.
It was a wonderful assembly! Many thanks to Dr. Abrams, Mr.
Fuller, Mr. Finnegan, Ms. Gray, Ms. Olin and others who
contributed to this production. Special thanks to our new Head
Custodian, Mr. Williams, for his assistance and cooperation.
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09/18/2008 |
PBIS
(Positive Behavioral Instruction and Support) |
Jackson Annex
kicked off its PBIS (Positive Behavioral Instruction and
Support) Program with two days of special activities. On
Thursday, September 18, 2008, students viewed an instructional
video that demonstrated appropriate student behavior in the
various locations around our school. In the video, students
modeled and explained appropriate voice and noise levels,
structured routines, and courteous behavior in the different
areas around our school including: the cafeteria, playground,
assembly, hallways, and lavatory. On Friday, September 19, 2008,
all the students in JA participated in a round-robin event in
which they practiced the positive behaviors they had learned.
With everyone's participation implementing the 3Bs (Be safe, Be
Respectful, Be responsible), we will have a wonderful year! Many
thanks to the PBIS Committee for preparing and arranging the
events in this program!
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photos |
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10/06/2008 |
25/30 Book Campaign
"One Fine Day"
|
The
faculty and staff at Jackson Annex School kicked off our 25/30
Book Campaign with a fabulous presentation of the 1972 Caldecott
Award winning book, "One Fine Day" by Nonny Hogrogian. Ms. Gray
explained our 25/30 Book Campaign to all the students and Mr.
Finnegan made the lovely decorations and costume pieces. See if
you can find Mr. Spitzli, Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Irish, Ms. R.
Williams, Ms. Mann-Tineo, Ms. Sloan, Ms. Deans-Forrester, Dr.
Niles, Mr. Collins, Ms. Hines in these photographs. You may
remember them portraying the following characters: the fox, the
old woman, the cow, the field, the stream, the fair maiden, the
peddler, the hen, and the miller. Do you recall the story? See
if you can retell it to a friend. What happened at the
beginning, in the middle, and at the end? Did you like this
performance? We hope you did because we enjoyed acting it out
for you! Reading is fun!
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10/07/2008 |
3rd Graders
to Hofstra University Museum |
On
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, Jackson Annex 3rd graders visited the
Hofstra University Museum. They examined artifacts from around
the world. The students donned lab coats and carried magnifying
glasses to solve art mysteries. Many thanks to Ms. Deborah Gray,
our media teacher, for accompanying these students and supplying
these pictures.
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photos |
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10/15/2008 |
Hispanic
Heritage Month |
Jackson Annex
School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with songs, dances,
poems, and tales from several Latino countries. A "Parade of
Nations" kicked off each of the assemblies and there was great
pride and spirit in the air. The performances were wonderful and
the audience enjoyed participating in musical interludes with
Mr. Fuller. Many thanks to Ms. Roman and her committee for an
entertaining and informative assembly program.
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photos |
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10/19/2008 |
"Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk"
|
Jackson Annex
School participated in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk" on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Jones Beach State Park. The
staff was extremely generous and the contributions exceeded last
year's donations. This year we were very proud to present The
American Cancer Society with a total of $1200 from our school
alone, to be used for medical research and programs. Our walkers
included our co-chairs: Ms. Papaioannou & Ms. Cantagallo, as
well as Ms. Hines, Ms. Mann-Tineo, and Ms. Abramowitz with her
daughter Dayna. A thank you bagel breakfast was held on Nov. 6
in JA. Thank you for your support as we continue to make strides
against breast cancer! See you all again next year!
Thank you to Mr. Flores for scanning the pictures for us to use
on this website.
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photos |
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10/21/2008 |
Applesauce
2008 |
Mr.
Flores/ Ms. Mestizo's class made applesauce with Ms. Sloan.
First, we washed and cut the apples. We found a magic star
inside each and every one. Then, we peeled the apples and cooked
them. Next, we strained the apples and added cinnamon and sugar.
Finally, we ate the warm applesauce. It was yummy!
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photos |
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10/21/2008 |
New York
Islanders Annual Literacy Day |
On Oct.
21, 2008, the New York Islanders held their annual Literacy Day,
a day in which players visit schools on Long Island to promote
reading and writing. Many thanks to Ms. Robin Levy, Curriculum
Coach at Jackson Main, who entered her school in the competition
and won a visit from players Jon Sim and Kyle Okposo. These
players were kind enough to come across the street, after their
Jackson Main assembly, and visit the students in Ms.
Thompson/Ms. Perez's class at Jackson Annex. The players
discussed the importance of reading and getting a good
education. They brought gifts of Islander souvenirs and signed
hockey cards for these students. Everyone enjoyed their visit!
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photos |
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10/23/2008 |
Shoe Exhibit
at LICM |
On October 23,
2008 JA third graders visited the LICM to see the "Shoes Around
the World" exhibit. As they wandered through the exhibit they
learned how shoes are made. They examined shoes from a variety
of cultures and even had a chance to try on clown shoes,
snowshoes, straw sandals, and tap dancing shoes. The students
also visited the Communication Center where they were allowed to
handle and try out communication equipment- past and present.
Students were recorded as they role-played newscasters in front
of a TV camera. This was a wonderful experience for all! Thanks
to the third grade teachers for taking these pictures.
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10/27/2008 |
The Great
Debate 2008 |
The
Student Council of Jackson Annex School held a debate between
Senators Barack Obama and John Mc Cain on 10/27/08. Their goal
was to expose their fellow students to the current presidential
election. Immediately after the debate, a mock election was
held. Students, teachers and staff voted for the candidate of
their choice for President of the United States of America. Ms.
Aniskewicz and Mrs. Homere were the polling station managers.
The following day, students made predictions about the number of
votes each candidate had received. Afterwards, the mock election
results were shared with all voters. The Student Council created
a bulletin board: "Graphing the Mock Presidential Election
Results." Students posted answers to the question on the graph,
"What are some of the differences between Senators Mc Cain and
Obama?" Many thanks to Ms. Austin for arranging this memorable
event.
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10/28/2008 |
Fire
Prevention Assembly |
On October 28,
2008 JA students attended our Fire Prevention assemblies. First,
students learned about emergency procedures in the event of a
fire in their home. Then, they were treated to a presentation of
the the book, "The Halloween Fire'" written and illustrated by
Carlos Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez is a first grade teacher at JA
and he is also a volunteer firefighter. His book is a great
teaching tool for students learning about fire safety. Many
thanks to his class, as well as the classes of Ms. Roman, Ms.
Cantagallo, and Mrs. Papaioannou for their presentations of this
wonderful story! Don't forget to check the batteries in your
smoke detectors at home!
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10/31/2008 |
Character
Parade |
On
October 31, 2008, JA students participated in the school's
annual Character Parade. Many students came dressed in animal
costumes in conjunction with our applied learning project about
animals in the land, sea, and air. Other students dressed as
characters seen in books, tales, and on the screen. The parade
of students traversed the block and the school grounds. As
students passed through the playground they collected candy at
the various stations set up for them. Fun was had by all!
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photos |
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11/2008 |
Presidential
Election |
JA students
followed the presidential election carefully. They listened to a
debate between the candidates, they examined the issues, and
they graphed the results of the school election and the real
election. Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama on
this historic event! We look forward to a great future for our
nation and the world!
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11/2008 |
Recycling
Program |
Jackson
Annex School is proud to announce that we have started a
recycling program. The third graders in Mrs. Homere's and Ms.
Aniskewicz's classes set up newspaper and plastic bottle
recycling bins throughout the school. Please help them keep
Jackson Annex clean and take care of our environment. A special
thank you to Mr. Ron Martin of the Hempstead Sanitation
Department for helping us get started in our effort.
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11/2008 |
Thanksgiving
"Gobble Cookies" |
Ms. Sloan's
students celebrated Thanksgiving by making "Gobble Cookies."
Each student was given the ingredients and the instructions for
creating the turkey design with candy pieces and frosting. When
the students completed their cookies, they gobbled them down!
The treats were yummy!
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photos |
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11/2008 |
"No-Bake Pumpkin Pies"
|
The students
in Mr. Flores/Ms. Mestizo's class decided to make "No-Bake
Pumpkin Pies" for Ms. Mestizo's birthday. We needed instant
vanilla pudding, milk, canned pumpkin, Cool Whip, and pie
crusts. We followed the directions for mixing and chilling the
pies. We put candles in and sang "Happy Birthday!" It was also
Ms. Sloan's birthday. We had a double party with doughnuts, too!
What delicious fun!
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photos |
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11/2008 |
How to
Make Microwave Popcorn |
The
Photography Club students at JA, under the supervision of Ms.
Sloan, made an instructional slideshow entitled, "How to Make
Microwave Popcorn." The students enjoyed posing, directing,
photographing, editing, and uploading the pictures. Most of all,
they enjoyed eating the final product.
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photos |
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11/20/2008 |
N Y
Botanical Gardens
Trip |
On November
20, 2008, Ms. Aniskewicz and Ms. Homere's third graders went to
the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. The students showed
off their science knowledge as junior botanists. They dissected
plants and drew labeled diagrams in their science journals as
part of this wonderful workshop. They used hand lenses to
examine specimens and made predictions that impressed the tour
guides and workshop leaders. The students received flower pots
and plant seeds to take back to school. A brisk walk around the
holiday decorated grounds capped off a fantastic learning
experience! Many thanks to Ms. Aniskewicz and Ms. Homere for
providing these pictures and the narrative.
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12/2008 |
Bus Safety |
On
12/1/08, students at JA practiced bus safety and learned about
emergency procedures. Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Williams pointed out the
emergency exits and safety equipment. Students practiced
emergency bus evacuations and were able to exit the bus in an
orderly fashion in less than one minute.
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12/2008 |
Holiday
Concert |
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12/2008 |
Latke Party
2008 |
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12/18/2008 |
Holiday
Cheer |
Many thanks to Ms. Jennifer
Abramowitz, our first grade teacher, for contacting The Jocelyn
Foundation on behalf of Jackson Annex School. Through the
generosity of the foundation, our students received a truck
loaded with gifts for each and every student in the school. The
smiles tell it all!
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12/22/2008 |
Christmas
Raffle 2008 |
Congratulations to our Christmas
raffle winners! This successful fundraiser helped finance third
grade field trips! Thank you to Ms. Aniskewicz and Ms. Homere
for sponsoring this event. Many thanks to all the people who
supported our school and bought raffle tickets.
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12/23/2008 |
Holiday
Sing-a-Long |
Jackson Annex kicks off the holiday
season with a school-wide sing-a-long. Mr. Fuller, Dr. Abrams,
and Mr. Hernandez are our instrumentalists and Ms. Hines, Ms.
Paultre and Ms. Brothers are our favorite vocalists. Mr. Paultre
joins us for a special mother/son treat. The entire faculty,
staff, and body of students participates in this joyous
celebration!
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1/2009 |
Stone Soup |
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1/2009 |
Jello Mold
2009 |
The students in Mr. Flores/Ms.
Mestizo's class celebrated the new year with a 2009 Jello mold.
Click here to view photos |
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1/2009 |
Marshmallow
Snowflakes |
The students made edible snowflakes
out of marshmallows. They followed directions and learned about
water droplets freezing and turning into snowflakes.
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1/30/2009 |
Spelling Bee |
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2/23/2009 |
Black
History Celebration 2009 |
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2/2009 |
Green Eggs &
Ham 2009 |
Ms. Thompson/Ms. Perez's first grade
class made green eggs in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.
They were inspired by the classic Dr. Seuss book, "Green Eggs
and Ham." The children watched in awe as green food coloring was
added to the egg mixture. They thought it would taste yucky but
they enjoyed their green eggs and even asked for more! Ms. Hines
was on hand to help with the preparation.
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2/14/2009 |
Valentine's
Day Pretzels |
Ms. Sloan's students made chocolate
dipped pretzels for Valentine's Day. They followed oral and
written directions for melting chocolate and decorating their
treats. They created special Valentine's Day packages to take
home to share with their families. Fun was had by all!
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2/25/2009
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Dr. Seuss
Day 2009 |
Dr. Seuss Day is finally here! We have
been preparing for this special event at Jackson Annex School.
Our hallways and bulletin boards are beautifully decorated with
Dr. Seuss thematic units. We anxiously await our guest readers
who will share their joy of reading with us as we participate in
the Read Across America Campaign. Let the festivities begin!
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3/2009 |
2nd Quarter
Principal's List 2009 |
Congratulations to our Principal's
List students! They have demonstrated outstanding performance in
ELA, mathematics, science and social studies for the second
quarter of the school year. We are very proud of them! Keep up
the great work!
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3/2009 |
2nd Quarter
Honor Roll 2009 |
Congratulations to our Second Quarter
Honor Roll students! These students have demonstrated
outstanding achievement in at least one of the academic areas
including: ELA, mathematics, science & social studies. Many of
these students have achieved honor roll status in two or three
areas. Keep up the great work! We look forward to seeing more
students on the Honor Roll and on the Principal's List in the
next quarter! Also, congratulations to the students who received
their 25/30 Book Campaign tee-shirts!
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3/2009 |
Women's
History Month Assembly 2009 |
Jackson Annex School celebrated
Women's History Month with a special assembly. The students
presented information about the creation of women's rights in
this country and they honored many women including: Michelle
Obama, Princess Diana and Jennifer Hudson. There were musical
tributes, dances, and historical facts to entertain and
enlighten the audience. Congratulations on a job well done!
Click here to view photos |
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3/2009 |
Bronx Zoo
Trip 2009 |
On March 18, the first graders along
with Mr. Flores/Ms. Mestizo's class spent a glorious day at the
Bronx Zoo! The weather was crisp and cool and just perfect for a
springtime stroll. The students enjoyed seeing the animals they
had learned so much about. When the trip was over, they looked
at maps and charted the routes they had taken throughout the
zoo. It was a great day for all!
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4/2009 |
Earth Day
Cupcakes 2009 |
Mrs. Sloan's students talked about the
importance of protecting our planet. For Earth Day we discussed
ways to reduce, reuse and recycle materials and waste. As a fun
project we made edible flower cupcakes to celebrate the beauty
and color of spring. Tasty fun was had by all!
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4/24/2009 |
Annual
Sports Day 2009 |
The third grade students of Jackson
Annex School participated in the Annual Sports Day at the Barack
Obama Elementary School On April 24, 2009. The students had fun
playing soccer, basketball, tennis, hockey, and judo. They
walked back to Jackson Annex and felt invigorated after a good
physical work-out. A healthy and happy time was had by all!
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5/2009 |
3rd
Quarter Honor Roll |
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter
Honor Roll students who received certificates of excellence in
one or more of the following areas: ELA, mathematics, science
and social studies! Keep up the great work!
Many students also received their 25/30 Book Campaign
tee-shirts. Congratulations to all our wonderful readers!
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5/2009 |
3rd Quarter
Principal's Honor Roll |
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter
Principal's Honor Roll students! These children achieved
excellence in all four academic domains including: English
language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies.
Job well done!
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5/2009 |
Storytelling Contest 2009 |
The students in the Storytelling Club
at Jackson Annex School presented their versions of classic
fairy tales in our annual Storytelling Contest. Under the
supervision of Ms. Mejicovsky, they practiced and memorized
their pieces to perfection. Judges voted on the presentations
and the winners were: 1st place= Chanice Cuyler; 2nd place=
Cynthia Giron; 3rd place= Christopher Ramirez. Congratulations
to all the participants, many of whom are second language
learners!
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5/15/2009 |
Second
Annual Spelling Bee Competition |
The Second Annual Spelling Bee
Competition was held on May 15, 2009 at Hempstead High School
auditorium. Students from 1st grade through 8th grade competed
against their peers on the individual grade levels. Winners
received medals and trophies. All participants received
certificates of excellence for their spelling achievements. It
was a wonderful presentation of Hempstead's finest spellers.
Congratulations to all the participants on a job well done!
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5/2009 |
Recycled
Animals 09 |
The third grade helped to celebrate
Earth Day by creating African animals using recycled materials.
They chose this activity to support our planet and our school's
Applied Learning theme of "Animals of the Air, Land and Sea".
Come see the remarkable recycled creatures on display in Ms.
Aniskewicz's classroom.
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6/2009 |
Applied
Learning Project 09 |
The students at Jackson Annex School
displayed their applied learning projects in our special Museum
of Animals from the Land, Sea and Air. Check out all the
learning and creativity involved in these pieces! Job well done
to all the students! Many thanks to the teachers and parents who
helped make this special exhibit possible!
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6/2009 |
4th Quarter
Principal's Honor Roll |
Congratulations to our students who
made the 4th Quarter PRINCIPAL'S LIST! These students
demonstrated excellence in all 4 major academic areas including:
ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. We are very proud
of you!
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here to view photos |
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6/2009 |
4th Quarter
Honor Roll |
Congratulations to all of our students
who received one or more 4th Quarter Honor Roll Certificates for
excellence in one or more of the following four major academic
areas: ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. Also, many
students received their 25/30 Book Campaign tee-shirts for
reading 25/30 books for this school year. Don't forget to wear
these tee-shirts to school on June 23 for 25/30 Book Campaign
Tee-Shirt Day! Keep reading over the summer!
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here to view photos |
