Elementary Battle of the Books Teams
The first and second grade level team (pictured above, top) made it to the super regionals for Battle of the Books. They came in 2nd place against 6 other teams. Great job!
The team of third and fourth graders (pictured above, middle) tied for 3rd place out of 16 teams. They earned 100 out of ...
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Staff Wellness
On March 15, 2024, the employees of the McGraw School District enjoyed a Wellness Day. It was a day filled with various activities, offering the staff a choice of four-square volleyball, pickleball, bowling, food preparation, meditation, and many more. Everyone had a wonderful time.
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Eclipse Viewing Party
On Monday afternoon, April 8, about 50 students together with their friends and family returned to McGraw Elementary School to view the Solar Eclipse!
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Making an Eclipse
After reading eclipse facts and writing why it's great to be a New Yorker on eclipse day, the 5th grade students simulated a total solar eclipse. They took a yard stick, and attached a "moon" and "earth" on each side. Then the students went outside to create an eclipse by having the moon create a shadow on ...
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Elementary Book Bracket
McGraw Elementary has picked their favorite picture book! Third, fourth, and fifth graders recorded themselves reading 16 picture books which were then sent out for the school to watch. Over the week of March 25, the school voted the Sweet 16 down to just one book: Something's Wrong! A Bear, a Hare, and a Pair of Underwear! Congratulations to this group ...
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Math Exploration Day
Algebra II students attended Math Exploration Day at Ithaca College on March 28th with Mrs. Perry and Mr. Wehling. They competed against other schools in a math competition, then got a chance to explore math concepts through fun activities. Some students built hypercubes out of marshmallows and toothpicks while others ...
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Learning Phonics
Mrs. Bassett's second graders have loved all of the hands-on learning they have been doing this year with the phonics program! The students build words, then read and write the different phonics patterns for the week. Look how engaged they all are!
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"Holey Cow"
Agriculture students were provided the opportunity to explore the "Holey Cow" at Cornell University after finishing the ruminant digestive unit. Students were able to look at fluid from the rumen through a microscope. They also got to feel the feel matter from "Snowflake" ...
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Poetry Partners
Some of the students in Mrs. Whitney's 5th grade class worked with the students in Mrs. Valentine's 2nd grade class. The 5th graders showed them different types of poetry and helped them write their own poems. All the students did a great job and really enjoyed working together!
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1st and 2nd Graders Battle of the Books
Some 1st and 2nd graders have read a total of 8 picture books and are asking each other questions that start with “In which book…” They will compete against each other, then 4 students will move on to compete against other districts!
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Read Across America Week
Miss Gillooly's class celebrated Read Across America Week with guest readers, Mr. Bilodeau reading “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” by Dr. Seuss, Mr. Moore reading “Sneetches” by Dr. Seuss, Mrs. Dodici reading ...
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20 Week Honor Roll
Grade 6 Honor
Arounsavath, Thea
Garrow, Brennen
Johnson, Noah
Kwakye-Talbot, Nhyira
Magee, Makayla
McCloskey, Jack
Schifilliti, Anthony
Ticknor, Klaira
Turkow, Andrew
Grade 6 High Honor
Card, Tayte
Jolly, Bailey
Nowalk, Chevelle
Okaru, Donovan ...
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