The first graders in Mrs. Marchitto's room have finished their incredible research project on animals!
They researched animals and wrote their own non-fiction books. The best part? They put their artistic skills to work by creating detailed dioramas demonstrating the animal's habitat.
Students completed their first argumentative essay debating: Are selfies a good or bad way to express yourself? They worked hard to build claims, find evidence, and structure their arguments.
Amazing job on a challenging first essay!
Take a look at the festive holiday trees created by our first graders at Mrs Nabakooza's Art room!
This project emphasized key skills:
Line Focus: Students explored various line types in their designs.
Fine Motor Practice: They practiced crucial skills like precise cutting, neat folding, and proper gluing.
They have also been exploring the wonderful world of line types (straight, curved, zig-zag) and how to use them to create texture and design.
Our 3rd and 4th graders battled it out in a super challenging multiplication game by teams. The focus was quick thinking and teamwork to solve those tough equations!
These students showed incredible focus, speed, and great team spirit. Way to go, math whizzes!
For their very first Christmas activity, Mrs. Rosa asked everyone to wear something red or green. The class looked so festive!
It was a fun, colorful start to our holiday celebrations. Thanks to all our Kinder-friends for participating!
They are thinking of simple ways to show kindness every day.
What's your best idea for being kind today?
✂️ Precise cutting
✨ Careful gluing
✍️ Creative drawing
Congratulations to our little artists on their hard work!
They are currently exploring methods such as:
Repeated Addition (Multiple Addition)
Breaking Numbers Apart (Distributive Property)
Making Equal Groups (Visualizing the concept)
It's exciting to see them build their mathematical understanding and fluency. We can't wait to see what they multiply next!
K – 2nd Grade Skill Clinics 12/13/2025 Saturday Clinton School
3rd – 4th Grade Tryouts/Practice12/8/2025 Monday Clinton School
5th – 6th Grade Tryouts/Practice12/9/2025 Tuesday Clinton Ave School7th – 8th Grade Tryouts / Practice12/9/2025 Tuesday Troup School
Important Details Fee: There is a $75 fee per person to participate.
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to your scheduled session for check-in.
Their challenge was to reimagine the famous Mona Lisa using pencil for sketching and watercolor paints for color.
Everyone enjoyed rotating through awesome activities, including:
Arts & Crafts: Creative projects for every grade level!
Games: Tons of active and brain-challenging fun!
Stand Concessions: Delicious snacks to fuel the fun!
It was wonderful seeing every student smiling and enjoying the activities put together by our dedicated Specials teachers! We love our Truman community!
After learning about Frida Kahlo and her famous Casa Azul, students designed incredible 3D models showing what they imagine would be in her modern studio.
They combined history, culture, and imaginative design to bring Frida's world to life! Huge kudos!
What an amazing day!
Ms. Stockton and Ms. Marchitto's classes brought the wonderful book, "Balloons Over Broadway," to life last Wednesday! They showed off their incredible, student-made parade floats (balloons) in a quick parade behind the cafeteria.
Students from all over Truman School came out to cheer them on! It was a truly amazing way to celebrate their creativity and the joy of reading!
The rules were tricky:
Exactly 10 pieces (no more, no less! 🤯)
Must use 3+ different fruits
Every single one had to be different from their friends'!
They used awesome counting and thinking skills to build their sweet, unique snacks.
Half Day Tiger Play
Take a look at the activities that will be developed by Specials teachers to celebrate the Half-day Tiger play! on Wednesday, November 23rd.
Reading, Writing, & Math
Science & Social Studies
We also recognized students who embody the Truman Values and those who achieved Perfect Attendance!
We are so proud of your dedication and growth. Keep shining, scholars!
Check out the amazing work from two rockstar 3rd graders in Ms. Brown’s class! 🤩
They recently hit up the YUAG (Yale University Art Gallery) and got totally inspired by Joseph Stella’s wild painting, Battle of Lights, Coney Island, Mardi Gras!
They brought that same electric color and dynamic movement back to the classroom, creating their own awesome versions. They definitely won the "Battle of Lights" with these renditions!
Way to go, artists!
