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Career Day hosted at Graham School

Three students smiling for the camera.
Career Day hosted at Graham School

Individuals from various professions across Mount Vernon congregated at Graham School Wednesday morning to teach students about their careers and what their jobs entail. From musicians to judges, students learned firsthand what it takes to excel in a plethora of job fields. 

The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department attended, with students getting a firsthand look at how firemen use their truck to fight fires. Career and Technical Education barbering teacher Ricardo Boreland showed the proper etiquette and precision it takes to execute a styling haircut. City of Mount Vernon Judge Coverdale spoke to students about the importance of law and order.

Barbering teacher showing students how to cut hair.
Author reading to class.
Judge Coverdale speaking to students.
Student in doctor costume posing the camera.
Two nurses talking to class.
Teacher with student posing for the camera.
Three students with admin posing for the camera.
Two police officers posing for the graham.
Three students with two nurses smiling for the camera.

 

A young boy in an orange shirt practices CPR on a manikin on a green mat, with other children and a gym floor in the background.
Students at Graham School learn what to do in an emergency

Kindergarten and first graders at Graham School received a hands-on lesson Monday morning about how to respond in an emergency. Students learned how to check in on someone to make sure they are OK, and what to do if they are not.

Three students smiling for the camera.
Career Day hosted at Graham School

Individuals from various professions across Mount Vernon congregated at Graham School Wednesday morning to teach students about their careers and what their jobs entail. From musicians to judges, students learned first hand what it takes to excel in a plethora of job fields. 

A group of diverse individuals, including children and adults, are gathered in a gymnasium-like setting with a basketball hoop visible in the background.
Graham School PTA hosts Family Bowling Night

Graham School PTA was in full swing Friday, Apri 24, as Ms. Hammonds, Ms. Reid, Ms. Samuel, Ms. Wallace, together with Parent Liaison Ms. Graham and Elementary Teacher Ms. Pierce, rolled out the fun for Family Bowling Night. The gym turned into a bowling bonanza as parents and students showed off their bowling and some line dancing moves, while enjoying the snack cart. It was a night of strikes and smiles, with everyone making unforgettable school memories together!

 
A group of young children, dressed in colorful clothing, are gathered around a woman who appears to be an educator or caretaker, engaging in what seems to be an outdoor educational activity or play session. The background features a grassy area with trees and parked vehicles, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Graham Pre-K student interact with animals during Rye Nature Center visit to school

Pre-K students at Graham school got a chance to see some of the animals they have been learning about in class when they were treated to a visit from the Rye Nature Center this Tuesday. They had the opportunity to learn about living things, which is the unit that pre-K is working on this month. They also had the opportunity to pet some of the animals that were brought to the school, including a snake, a rabbit and a Madagascar hissing cockroach. Principal, Dr. Natasha Hunter-McGregor even joined in on the fun! Thank you, Universal Prekindergarten Director Dr. Gayle White for providing the youngest scholars with an experience they will never forget!

A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered in a classroom-like setting, with various decorations and materials visible in the background.
Graham School girls gather for high tea and poetry!

Elementary and middle school girls at Graham School recently participated in an acrostic poem writing workshop joyfully over high tea! The gathering was hosted by Mrs. Youngblood, middle school social studies teacher and Ms. Graham, parent liaison at Graham School. Seventh and eighth grade girls were partnered with an elementary scholar where they worked on acrostic poems together. They also enjoyed desserts and snacks such as brownies, cupcakes, cookies, pies, cheese and crackers while sipping tea that were all provided by generous donations from Graham School parents.

The image shows three young students, likely in a classroom setting, engaged in a hands-on learning activity involving soil and plants.
Graham School students plant seeds during Earth Day activity

After working hard on the New York State English Language Arts test, the third-grade class of Ms. Ross and Mrs. D’Aversa enjoyed a fun and meaningful hands-on activity by planting sunflower seeds last Friday. Students learned about Earth Day, listened to “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle, colored in Seed Observation Books, and wrote out the steps they followed to plant their sunflower seeds.