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The Fifth Grade of Bennett Elementary School will be showcasing their work of study, New Orleans and Mardi-Gras at the YES Gallery…..select the link above for more
In preparation for the fifth grade's gumbo luncheon, guest artist Beth Humphries from WAAM in Woodstock worked with our own Artist Ziemba and helped students create giant murals depicting the ingredients that go into the spicy signature Cajun dish.....select the link above for more
Perhaps no other dish is more emblematic of “the Big Easy” than the saucy, stew-like mélange known as “Gumbo.” This hearty delicacy was on the menu at Bennett Intermediate School on Monday, May 6, when celebrity chef Ric Orlando gave a cooking demonstration to Grade 5 students as part of their yearlong study of New Orleans. In addition to the the spicy Cajun stew, Chef Orlando also served up his signature pan blackened string beans, cornbread, and chili coated chocolate truffles for all fifth graders in a hearty buffet.....select the link above for more
Dennis Yerry, a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Native American, visited Grade 4 students at Bennett Intermediate School on May 2 and May 3, sharing American Indian perspectives on the interrelationships between people, animals, plants, and the Earth. Yerry, a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher, also taught the students a number of Native American songs and dances.....select the link above for more info
New York State Department of Environment Conservation Science Education Specialist Chris Bowser visited the fourth grade classroom of Ms. Parness and Ms. Mastrangelo on April 26th. He presented a lesson about the Hudson River and several of its inhabitants, including the sturgeon and the eel.....select the link above for more info
On Friday, April 5th the sixth graders took a field trip to the Olana State Historic Site – home of renowned artist Frederic Church, overlooking the beautiful Hudson River. The field trip provided students with the opportunity to experience the arts of the Ottoman Empire.....select the link above for more info
This month, Mrs. Van Baaren’s 3rd and 4th graders researched and wrote about animals they were interested in from around the world. First, they got to know about their animals using books from the library as well as classroom laptops. They used some of the great search engines Mr. Patschke has provided, and they read as much information about the animal as they could find.....select the link above for more
The Colonial Trade Fair took place on Friday, April 12th and was a huge success! The pupils of Goodie Scherry and Goodie VanDeBogart presented their work as Colonial Tradesmen and women. They discussed the needs and placed many orders. Our fourth grade tradesmen and women shared their talents and abilities with the community. Thanks for joining us on another great journey!.....select the link above to view pictures from the day
In Ms Bruck's Science extension class we have been creating our own organisms based on our knowledge of Science. Each new organism is unique because of its physical characteristics and adaptations. We discussed what their behaviors, adaptations, environments and other characteristics were and students then created a “creation” of their own. We came up with some interesting variations and were able to discuss each one, when each student presented.....select the link above to view their presentations in digital form
Good Masters, bring your ladies! The Colonial Trade Fair will commence next Friday, hence! On April 12th at 2 O’clock exact, pupils of Goodie Scherry and Goodie VanDeBogart will present their work as Colonial Tradesmen and women.....select the link above for more
What do a mechanical dice roller, an automatic cheese-and-cracker maker, a brand new flavor of ice cream (hot chocolate), and a doggie “fetch-it-yourself” device have in common? At the recent “Invention Convention” at Bennett Intermediate School, these were just some examples of the unbridled creativity of the clever young inventors whose works were displayed for all to see. At this celebration of science and youthful ingenuity, students were invited to choose a problem, brainstorm possible solutions, document their ideas in a journal, and showcase the results at the Convention.....select the link above for more
During the month of February, Ms. Warren's class explored poetry and looked at the recipe poets follow to write amazing poems. Using a sprinkle of similes and a dash of onomatopoeias, students were able to develop their own poems. Also, through incorporating technology, students were able to type and illustrate their poems to share with all.....select the link above to view their poems
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