Valentines Delivered with Caution

The classic Valentine project, getting creative with building a “mailbox” to collect all your cards from classmates. But this year, things had to be done a bit earlier due to the pandemic.  “A lot of things look different this year, but I give our teachers a lot of credit for finding ways to celebrate the …

Textured Teddy Bear Art Project

Kindergarten ART PROJECT: Textured Teddy Bears Inspiration: Charlie Hanavich  Skills: texture & pattern Artists had the chance to observe and cuddle with a large selection of snuggly bears as they painted their own. Students were also inspired by two books: Bear’s New Glasses by Marsha White and Sweet Dreams, Honey Bear by Steve Weare.  Kindergarten …

Up, Up & Away Art Project

1st Grade ART PROJECT: Up, Up & AWAY! Inspiration: The Noon Balloon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Skills: texture, pattern, collage Artists learned FUN facts about hot air balloons by reading many nonfiction books and watched videos of balloons taking off! How AWESOME is that! Project began by painting with watercolors and …

Matisse Goldfish Bowl Art Project

2nd Grade ART PROJECT: Matisse Goldfish Bowl Collage Inspiration: Artist Henri Matisse & storybook Memoirs of a Goldfish, author Devin Scillian & illustrator Tim Bowers Skills: pattern, collage Real fish were used for inspiration and 6 lucky winners brought a goldfish home!          

Tibetan Mandalas Art Project

3rd Grade ART PROJECT: Tibetan Mandalas Inspiration: Tibetan Buddhist Artistry Skills: symmetry, pattern Artists learned how to draw these intriguing symmetrical geometric patterns found in many countries — symbolizing peace.        

Meet Our New 5-6 Science Teacher

Our new 5th and 6th grade science teacher, Mr. Aaron Pamel is excited to become part of the Middleburgh Central School District family. Ahead of his February 1 start date, Mr. Pamel wanted to share this message with his students. ​”During the interview process, we were drawn to Mr. Pamel’s enthusiasm and creative ideas about …

Free After School Program Resumes Monday, February 1

When elementary students resume in-person learning on February 1, the Advantage After School Program will be back in action. The free activity for K-6 students is from 2:45 to 6:00, Monday-Friday and there is still space to join. Strict COVID-19 precautions will be maintained. Parents and guardians can register using this printer-friendly form. Remote students …

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