Kaplan will be hosting a dinner event for Seniors on June 9th at La Casa Vicina in New Windsor. The dinner event will start at 4pm. Payment is due by May 26 to Mrs. Virgadamo, if you have any questions feel free to contact her.
The Senior Committee is hosting a few events that are coming up soon... Senior Bake Sale on Friday, May 13th during periods 5 and 6 in the cafeteria. Student Car Wash Fundraiser will also be on Friday, May 13th.
During our Women's History Month Celebration in April, staff had put together a video presentation to show appreciation during this special time. Check the link below to visit the Current Events section of the Social Studies page and watch the video!
https://greenburghnorthcastleny.sites.thrillshare.com/o/kaplan/page/social-studies
Just a friendly reminder...today is the Mother's Day Plant Sale hosted by The Kindness Act during lunch periods. Feel free to stop by and show support!
The Kindness Act will be having a plant sale on May 4th and May 5th during lunch periods. Succulents and Spider Plants are $5 each. A small assortment of herbs and flowers will also be available for $3 and $2. Makes a great gift for Mother's Day!
A fun competition last week in Physics! And the winners were Diamond in 2nd period and Malcolm in 5th period! Their plastic straw bridges supported the most weight. Way to go!
The elementary students enjoyed building their garden and filling it with yummy veggies that we will grow and enjoy. The students also took the time to paint their own bird houses that we will place outside with bird food now that the weather is warmer!
*Updates from the Classroom*
One of our tenth grade students has started a journal article series covering the history of our local communities. Check out a few of the articles from "The Historical Geek" at the link below!
https://greenburghnorthcastleny.sites.thrillshare.com/o/kaplan/page/english
Pictures from the Women's Tea Party continued...
Here are some more pictures from the Women's Tea Party!
As a part of celebrating Women's History Month, our students and staff hosted a Women's Tea Party to empower, inspire and share with one another. There were poetry readings and an awards ceremony coupled with fresh pastries and hot tea for all to enjoy!
Transition students had a great experience at the Local Union 825 tour in New Hampton, NY. Students were able to operate construction vehicles through a simulator and had a chance to even operate an excavator! Check out more pictures and video on the Transition/CDOS page.
Clay and smiles are just spinning in the art room! We got out our kick power potter's wheel [it is a manual wheel] and the kids have been having a blast with it! We are working our muscles and flexing our skills, creatively!
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**EVENT UPDATE** The car wash which will be hosted by the senior committee will be postponed until Friday, April 8th due to inclement weather.
Students having a little fun in physics this past week making slime and erupting volcanos!
My fourth period Business Math class getting ready for the next Kindness Act fundraiser this May. Stay tuned to find out what plants will be available!
The Senior Committee will be hosting a car wash on Friday, April 1st. This will be an all day event and proceeds will help to raise money for the senior class and other senior events. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Virgadamo.
Last week, our gentlemen collaborated and decided to dress up and wear button down shirts with ties. It was an event to show support during the women's month celebration. Check out some pictures below!
The Kindness Act would like to thank everyone for all of the generous donations and support to our cause. We are beyond grateful! All of the extra baked goods were donated to a local senior residence. Thanks again for all of your support!
Have you ever painted a ceiling tile? Students just got done painting some ceiling tiles to be on permanent display at school. If you come to visit our school, be sure to look up and check the paintings out. ;)
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