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Graham School students perform in Winter Showcase

A group of young children, dressed in festive holiday attire, are seated on chairs on a stage with a red curtain backdrop.
Graham School students perform in Winter Showcase

Graham School students went up to the stage in their best holiday outfits Wednesday evening to perform in this year's Winter Showcase. Under the direction of Anthony Stelmach, music teacher at Graham, students in each grade sang festive songs to a crowd of proud families.

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As families walked into the school, they were also treated to an art showcase, as student artwork lined the halls leading to the auditorium. Parents marveled at their children’s work and took pictures before sitting down to listen to the concert. Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland attended the showcase and was thoroughly impressed with the students' stellar performances.

A group of young children, dressed in red shirts, are singing or performing together in front of a colorful, festive backdrop.
A group of young girls, dressed in colorful clothing, are seated on chairs in front of a red curtain backdrop.
A young woman in a red jacket is speaking into a microphone on a stage, with a crowd of people visible in the background.
A group of people, mostly children, are seated on a stage in front of a red curtain backdrop adorned with decorative stars.
A group of people, some seated and some standing, gathered in what appears to be a community or religious setting, with a person speaking at a podium in the foreground.
A diverse group of people, including men and women of various ages and ethnicities, are seated in a crowded auditorium or event space, appearing engaged and attentive.
A group of people, including a man in a suit and several young individuals, are gathered in what appears to be a hallway or lobby, with decorative elements such as a large snowman figure visible in the background.
A large inflatable snowman stands in the foreground, while a group of people are seated in the background, watching a presentation or performance taking place on a stage.

 

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.