PS 20 Dolphin Tales

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Newsletter

*December Newsletter******

"Be Safe, Live Responsibly, Understand, Respect, and Encourage Each Other!"

Principal: Mr. Hani Ileya

Assistant Principal: Dr. Courtney Campbell

December 2, 2023: Lego League Competition

On December 2nd, Ms. Sciarretta, Ms. Lorenzo, and the students of the First Lego League competed against 23 teams from Jersey City and made it to the New Jersey State Finals! The finals were held on December 9th and 10th at Mount Saint Olive High School in Flanders, New Jersey. We were one of four schools, (the only PreK to 5 school), in JCPS that moved on. Go Dolphin Duelers!

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December 6, 2023: Mystery Science Night Sky Activity

Ms. Saiboo's first grade class learned about the differences between the night and day sky by doing a hands-on Mystery Science activity involving flashlights and templates.

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December 9, 2023 and December 10, 2023: Lego League Competition Winners!

Congratulations to our PS 20 Dolphin Defenders team for advancing to the First Lego League State finals placing them in the top 25%. Out of 80 schools that competed, only 20 received awards, in which PS#20 took home the Rising Star award. We are so proud of the students and how far they have come. Their hard work and dedication paid off making them successful, not only coding to complete missions, but also presenting their creative innovation project. Go Blue Dolphins!

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December 11, 2023: Wreaths Across America

Third, fourth, and fifth grade students were able to witness the yearly momentous occasion, in which the JB Hunt Trucking Company makes its stop at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School for our beautiful Wreaths Across America ceremony!

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December 15 and 18, 2023: Gingerbread Houses

Ms. Maggio's PreK class had a gingerbread workshop in their very own classroom! Ms. Thompson's third grade class also enjoyed helping Ms. Pena and Ms. Reid's kindergarten class make awesome gingerbread houses as well!

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December 19, 2023: Polar Express Pajama Day

PreK Room 144 enjoyed the spectacular Polar Express movie in the comfort of their own pajamas!

December 19, 2023: Reading Reindeer

The Reading Reindeers from grades 4 & 5 visited grades PreK-2 to read a holiday story and make a festive craft!

December 20, 2023: PS 20 Winter Wonderland Spectacular

A sunny day will never stop PS 20 from creating its own snowy winter wonderland filled with gifts for each student, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, cookies, and of course a visit from Santa!