Twenty-six local schools, representing over 1, 500 students participated in the contest. This year, the finalist from our school is Jazmin A., fifth grade student in Ms. McMorrow's class. Finalist will receive a citation honoring their accomplishments and at the end of ceremony they will announce the Grand Prize Winner on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Good luck Jazmin!
Fourth grade students rotated to 5 different safety stations. Learning stations included: (1) sports safety & protective equipment, (2) warm-ups, cool-down & stretching, (3) bike helmet safety, (4) nutrition & hydration and (5) water safety
Over 1, 000 students in grades 3-5 participated in the annual Humane Society Essay Contest. Stephanie G., fourth grade student in Mrs. Brinkmann's class, is a winner of the 2013 humane essay contest. Congratulations Stephanie!
On Monday, April 22, 2013, students in grades K-2 had an opportunity to learn about land forms and oceans, and our solar system.Students were able to go inside the earth balloon to continue the discussions about the different continents.
In honor of National Library Week, on April 17, 2013, students in grades K-2 had an opportunity to listen to different folktales that were read by their classroom teachers.
On Tuesday, March 19th, author David A. Adler spoke to students about how he was inspired to write some of his most popular books from the Cam Jansen and Bones series. He inspired the students to write and maybe someday they will become authors too!
On Friday, March 8th, students in grades 2 - 5 had the opportunity to play different math games and win lots of prizes. Students had fun practicing their math facts during Math Carnival Night. Jessica M. won the grand prize at one of the estimation stations.
Lee Avenue celebrated its 100th Day of School on Monday, February 25th. Students were engaged in different mathematical activities throughout the day. Additionally, Mr. Barbera wrote a special song to celebrate the 100th Day of School which was song by Rachel S., Bridgette T., and Sabrina S.
Students in grade 3 - 5 wrote an original essay on their favorite U.S. President. Many of our students made the "final cut." Liam M. won 2nd place for the 4th grade for his excellent essay on James Madison.
On Friday, February 8th, Lee Avenue celebrated Chinese New Year by having a parade. Kindergarten children marched around the school singing and waving their banners in celebration.

