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The Greenburgh Nature Center brings critters to Cecil H. Parker kindergarten class

The Greenburgh Nature Center brings critters to Cecil H. Parker kindergarten class

On Friday, October 25, 2024, students in Ms. Cioffi’s kindergarten class at Cecil H. Parker School were introduced to a variety of different critters from the Greenburgh Nature Center. The center visited Parker to give students an unforgettable hands-on experience. Students interacted with animals such as ferrets, bearded dragons and snakes!

“Their positive reactions and newfound knowledge are a testament to the power of hands-on learning,” said Principal Jacqueline Green.
 

Instructor showing off ferret.
Student touching bearded dragon.
Child petting snake
Man showing bearded dragon to student.
Man allowing student to touch animal.
Student touching bearded dragon.

 

The Greenburgh Nature Center brings critters to Cecil H. Parker kindergarten class

On Friday, October 25, 2024, students in Ms. Cioffi’s kindergarten class at Cecil H. Parker School were introduced to a variety of different critters from the Greenburgh Nature Center. The center visited Parker to give students an unforgettable hands-on experience. Students interacted with animals such as ferrets, bearded dragons and snakes!

Class with teacher smiling at the camera.

17, 2024 to commemorate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, students created various pieces of art to learn more about Latin American culture. Some of these creations included Dominican faceless dolls, Mexican folk art, Peruvian pan pipes, fancy foliages and maracas.

Student reading her speech.

The democratic process is alive at Cecil H. Parker School, as class representatives of grades three to eight have been elected to represent their class on the Parker School Student Council. On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, a "Meet the Candidates" discussion was held for the positions of treasurer, secretary, vice president and president of the Parker School Student Council. Each candidate gave a speech and explained why they would like the position, described their leadership skills, and explained what they would like to do for an improved Cecil H. Parker School. Students also made signs to promote their candidacies around the school.

Presenter in front of students.

Paul Bratcher, a former student of Cecil H. Parker School (then named Nathan Hale School) and member of the New Rochelle-White Plains Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., facilitated an interactive presentation, "Tar Wars: Tobacco and Vaping Prevention" at the school. This assembly was provided to the fifth through eighth grade scholars of Cecil H. Parker School on Monday, September 23, 2024. 

Class of students and teachers

Cecil H. Parker School announced the winners of their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the 2023-2024 school year last week. Students have been rewarded throughout the year through PBIS for adhering to the school’s P.A.W.S. expectations: Practicing respect, Acting responsibly, Working together and Staying safe. 

Mount Vernon police and fire fighter giving presentation.

Cecil H. Parker School hosted a vibrant Career Day, transforming the school into a bustling hub of inspiration and aspiration on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The event brought together professionals from various fields, igniting the imaginations of young minds eager to explore their future paths. This year the theme was "We are...Dreamers, Leaders and Creators.