Graham students take part in project-based learning surrounding the Industrial Revolution

To recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, middle school students at Graham School listened to his "I Have a Dream" speech and tracked their thoughts on paper. They annotated the speech by noting their emotions at different points, highlighting parts that resonated with them, and identifying its central theme of racial equality and justice for all. 

On Friday, December 6, 2024, students in Kristen Ciallella's eighth-grade class at Graham School engaged in project-based learning focused on the Industrial Revolution. Through this project, students examined a collection of photographs from 1760 - 1840 and wrote down any questions and observations. They were then organized into groups and conducted background research on the Industrial Revolution, organized their findings, and wrote synthesis statements.

On November 26, 2024, over 80 scholars were celebrated during breakfast time for their achievements at Graham School. Students were gifted a pancake breakfast featuring all kinds of toppings and refreshments to commemorate their accomplishments over the last marking period.

Over 70 mother figures and role models gathered in the Graham School gymnasium for the first-ever Math with Moms event. On November 20, 2024, these moms created a community with one another, solving math equations and building foundations to help secure themselves and their students a more confident, bright future.

Students in Tabitha Shelton’s sixth-grade class warmly welcomed Sgt. Rasheem Thomas to their classroom last week to have a discussion and learn about what it means to be a veteran. Sgt. Thomas served in the United States Marine Corps for a decade and continues to live a life of service by teaching others, keeping people safe and being an active member of his community.

On Monday, November 4, 2024, first graders at the Graham School took part in a fun and educational mock election. Students chose between the candidates “Duck” and “Farmer” based on the children’s book “Duck for President,” by Doreen Cronin. They are eagerly awaiting the results. Through this activity, students got a hands-on opportunity to learn about voting and the democratic process. 
 

Graham School welcomed the Mount Vernon Fire Department on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25, 2024. The pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade classes enjoyed a demonstration on subjects such as “stop, drop and roll,” calling 911, and what an escape plan was. They were also able to sit on the fire truck and carry the fire hose. What a great experience for the little scholars! Thank you to the Mount Vernon Fire Department!

Students stood before their classmates and a panel of staff during Caterina DiPaola’s Career and Financial Management class to present their business ideas on Thursday, October 17, 2024. These presentations were a part of their Shark Tank Jr. projects, based on the television show, and staff served as the “sharks.”