Fourth Grade Class Record Essays on VoiceThread
Mrs. Rubino's class has been writing in many different genres.  Their most recent accomplishment has been the children's personal essays.  They were excited with their writing and wanted to share their essays with you.  Click here to listen to their stories. (Posted 1/20/10)

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“More Than Magnifiers.” 

The New York Hall of Science visited all 5^th graders at Washington Irving to present a hands-on science demonstration called “More Than Magnifiers.”  Each class, along with their teachers, participated in a workshop modeling how lenses can be created from drops of water. Did you know that one small drop of water is a better magnifier than three? We explored using hand lenses to build our knowledge of refraction and focal points.  All of the participants were provided with an opportunity to change their view of the world around them through the use of different types of ocular lenses.  Thank you to our sponsors from the Edith Winthrop Teachers Center, who funded this enlightening two-day visit. (Posted 1/18/10)

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It’s Circus Time!!

The National Circus Project is back at WI from December 14^th-18^th.  Two professional circus performers and instructors will be teaching the entire 5^th grade various skills including juggling, devil sticks, & stilt walking.  The 5^th grade will be putting on their own circus show on Friday, December 18^th at 6:30pm in the WI gym.  All are welcome to attend….all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. (Posted 12/15/09)

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       Winter Concert     
Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Washington Irving’s Auditorium