Meadow Drive First Grade Holds Circus Party

The first grade classroom of Meadow Drive teacher Maureen Wojis was recently turned into a circus after student Joseph Parrino won Scholastic’s Skippy Jon Jones Circus Contest.

To be considered for the contest, Joseph had to create an illustration for a new “Skippy Jon Jones” circus book. As one of onlya handful of winners from across the United States, each student in his class received a set of books and a circus party to celebrate the launch of the newest “Skippy Jon Jones” book.

At the party, the first-graders were given circus outfits, including clown noses and hats. Teacher Maureen Wojis turned the party into a learning event, complete with a nonf-iction study on the circus and circus-themed math lessons. The district congratulates Joseph on his winning creative effort.

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