by Alexander and Sunny
Right now in first grade, we are learning about how to be a reading  hero.  Some ways to be a reading hero are to read more and more and be better at reading.  We are doing this to learn in school and to be smart and learn a lot.

by Anthony and Isiah
Right now, we are writing science.  When we do experiments, we write about it and look at it.  These are called lab reports.  We make observations and hypothesis.  We decided if our hypothesis was correct or incorrect.  We finish by asking questions.

by Nathaly and Stephanie
Every day, Monday-Friday, 2-418 and 2-417 are learning many kinds of strategies to read.  We do this to be at another reading level.  It makes us smart.

by Gavin and Joel
Last week, first grade went to the recycling center!  We saw garbage cans, cans for recycling, and trucks.  We were so happy for the trip.  We learned how to sort cans and garbage into recycling.  Recycling is important so we can use things again and help the Earth!  Please recycle!

by Irwin and Mikey
Sometimes classes go on field trips, like swimming classes.  During school, they go to parks, restaurants, museums, zoos, and lots of different places.  The classes go to learn something new and important. 

by Christopher and Rachel
On March 1st, PS 516 had parent teacher conferences.  Teachers and parents talked about how the kids are doing in reading and writing and math.  We do this because our parent will know how good we are doing. 

by Jeremy, Kyara, and Ysandro
Sometimes classes do Cookshop.  This is learning about vegetables and food.  It also teaches us that some vegetables could be fruits because some vegetables have seeds.  We are trying new food.  You need a bowl, plastic knives, and clean hands.  We cook! 

by Alexander and Sunny
In first grade, we are learning about water.  We tried some water experiments.  We are going to see what happens when you put an ice cube in boiling water.  We predict the ice cube will melt.

 by John
On Friday, second grade went to the Historical Museum.  It was 2-418. We learned about a long time ago things that they use like a boot jack if you're shoes have rain, you take them out with the boot jack.  We also learned that a long time ago they didn't have light and they used some candles.  They used different ways to light up a room.  We also learned about a roundabout chair for going to the bathroom.  I am happy that I didn't live a long time ago.

by Zhi Xiang
In first grade, every day we write realistic fiction series. This means we practice our writing by writing more about the same characters.  We are using The Monsters series and Zapato Power and Frog and Toad to help us learn more and become better writers!

by Eric and Josue
On March 16th at PS 516, it was a little bit cold with some wind.  The sun was shining.  We predict that it will be a little cold again tomorrow.

by Lucas and Renee
In class 1-310 on Family First Friday, we played math games.  We did this because 1st grade is learning math.

by Kyara and Nathaly
2nd grade went to Manhattan and walked the Brooklyn Bridge.  This happened on March, 9.  Students of 2nd grade were there.  This happened because they wanted students to be exited to walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. 

by Anthony and Islem
We went to Brooklyn Bridge and ate pizza.  This happened on March, 9.  Students from 2-417 and 2-418 were there.  Students went there because they were hungry.

by John and Kevin
Today Class 2-417 and 2-418 went to eat pizza at Grimaldi's.  We crossed the Brooklyn Bridge.  We did that first and then we went to Grimaldi's Pizzeria.  We were tired.  We liked going to Grimaldi's Pizzeria.  

by Enniss, Luis and Xin Qi
On March 9th, Ms. Maddox's and Ms. Jamotta & Rios' classes went over the Brooklyn Bridge and ate pizza.  We had fun and got a lot of exercise because Ms. Smith said we should have a trip. 

by Alexandra and Jessica
​The book fair opened Wednesday and Thursday at PS 516.  They were selling books for the students and parents from PS 516 because they want the students to learn.  There was also book sticks and school stuff like pencils, erasers, paper and sharpeners.

by Eric, Isiah & Josue
In second grade we do CookShop Classroom.  We do this because we want to cook better.  Also, we want to make good things.

by James and Zhi Xiang
In first grade we are writing realistic fiction at P.S. 516.  This happens because the teacher said so. 

by Gavin and Joel
First grade is opening a restaurant called Yummy, Yummy fast food because we are learning about restaurants.  We will share the news today about our restaurant in our classroom (1-310).  Do you want to come to our restaurant?