Bretton Woods Elementary School students in Elia Figari’s and Danielle Sukoff’s fourth grade class recently shared the spirit of Thanksgiving with the residents at the Arbors Assisted Living in Hauppauge, New York. The students painted festive pictures on pumpkins, which the Arbors will use to decorate the facility for their Thanksgiving festivities. “This activity encouraged our students to be mindful of others and to be appreciative of all that they have and what they can give to make others smile,” the co-teachers described. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect. As we gather with family, friends and loved ones to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner and the bounty of food at our tables, let’s take time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for.”
Bretton Woods students in class K-1 celebrated the holiday with Native American Day. Parent volunteers helped the children weave placemats, use symbols to decorate vests, make headdresses and thread necklaces. According to Teacher Danielle Mollica, "this was a wonderful opportunity for the children to engage in hands-on activities to better understand Native Americans and their culture."
First grade students at Bretton Woods have been studying “Life Long Ago” as part of their current Social Studies curriculum. This study culminated in an “actual” First Thanksgiving Feast with all the holiday trimmings! “A good time was had by all as the students dressed up in costumes to enjoy their bountiful holiday meal,” described Principal George Gagliardi.
