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Students Step Back in Time

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W.S. Mount fourth graders visited the Epenetus Smith Tavern, a popular stop along the Brooklyn to Sag Harbor stagecoach route during the 1770s. To learn what life was like for 18th century children, students participated in hands-on activities including painting a tavern sign, writing with quill and ink, candlemaking, and imprinting designs onto leather.

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Date Added: 3/28/2024

St. Patrick’s Day Science

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Kindergarten students at W.S. Mount Elementary School were in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit during science lab. Students carefully poured vinegar onto a plate with “magic rocks.” Beginning with a burst of bubbles, the rocks seemed to melt away, leaving behind a shimmering surprise – tiny gold coins!

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Date Added: 3/18/2024

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

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Kindergarteners at W.S. Mount Elementary School embraced the winter season by building snowmen during science lab. Students used baking soda and conditioner to explore the properties of matter during the hands-on activity. They learned about solids and liquids while creating their “snowy” friends.

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Date Added: 2/27/2024

Erosion Lab at Mount

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Second graders at W.S. Mount Elementary School made hypotheses and investigated the causes of canyons during a hands-on science lab. Students created model landforms using cornmeal. They dripped water over this land to observe how water can change its shape and to understand how, over long periods of time, canyons can be formed through a similar process.

Date Added: 2/23/2024

Stepping on Stage for ‘Frozen’

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W.S. Mount Elementary School fifth and sixth graders stepped on stage to perform the familiar story of “Frozen.” The audience was taken to the land of Arendelle where they followed the journey of Elsa and Anna, while meeting friends like Olaf along the way. Students performed many of the songs from the animated film. Their skills impressed the audience over the course of several live performances. Bravo!

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Date Added: 2/21/2024