Author: Mr. Dave

Proud to be the Unit Coordinator at P255Q @ PS 154!
P 255Q @ PS 307, P255Q at 397, P255Q at PS128, PS255 at PEC, PS255 at PS154, PS255 at PS7, School-wide Events

Election Day Paraprofessional Training

Mr. Dave

On Tuesday, November 6, paraprofessional staff from each site gathered at PS 154 for a half-day of training. The day began with a Back to Basics PowerPoint by Coach Vernice Borleo and 397 Coordinator Katie McLaughlin. Speech Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists from each site created presentations to refresh the staff on best practices from their respective disciplines as well. Throughout the AM sessions, the paraprofessionals were engaged, entertained, and rewarded for their participation!

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P255Q @ PS 128
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P255Q @ PS 7
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P255Q @ PS 307
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P 255Q @ PS 154
PS255 at PS154, School-wide Events

Halloween Hijinks at 154!

Mr. Dave

Halloween is always a great time at P255q @ PS 154! Take a look at some of our highlights…

The gym is ready for the party!
The Balance Beam is a fun challenge!
SPOOKY sensory table!
A Halloween Feast
Bean-Bag Toss!
Ghost Stories!

Students get to go Trick-or Treating throughout the unit!

Trick-or-Treat!
Fill up this bag, please!
LEGO Coordinator!

The Speech Department dressed as Core Language!

Down with AAC?
Yeah, you know me!

We’re looking forward to next year. Thanksgiving, here we come!

Family Resources, PTA, School-wide Events

Halloween Movie Night at PS 7

Mr. Dave

Halloween Movie Night was a great success. We had over 70 family members attend. It was a great opportunity for our families to not have any concern of ridicule or complaints by those around them. We had a few kids dancing in the aisle, walking up and down the aisle and a few who made use of the gym for some respite. The kids clapped at the end of the movie and I was truly proud of how many of them were able to handle the evening in their own way. I’m truly encouraged to do it again in the spring!

Thank you to my helpers Dorothy, Lauren and Yubis. A special thanks to Nurse Noreen and Cris from who helped me with technology and setting up. Another special thanks to Liz and Jon Durand who helped me throughout the night(Jon was key to getting the movie not be green!!).

P 255Q @ PS 307, P255Q at PS128

End of Summer Celebration at 128 / 307!

Mr. Dave

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On Thursday we said good bye to the summer at 128!  We had a surprise visit from our newly retired principal, Richard Marowitz and his grandson.  We celebrated with outdoor water activities which were set up by our Speech Department. The students enjoyed the sprinkler, water balloons and were able to squirt water on both friends and staff!

Fun in the sun!
You never know who you will run into during Chapter 683!

Our OT’s and PT’s created a science exploration room where the students made worms in dirt cups, used a flashlight to explore the stars and used fine motor skills to pick up fish and put them in the boat.  We were also lucky enough to have two APE teachers that were able to set up activity stations in the gym for our students.

Worms and dirt never tasted so good!
It’s fun to explore…
Smooth sailing!
Looks like fun!

Our students enjoyed pizza and the Speech Department created an ice cream sundae cart which traveled to each classroom at the end of the day.  It was a great way to end a wonderful summer session.

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A cool treat that can’t be beat!
PS255 at PS7

P7 Camp Day!

Mr. Dave

 

P7 OTs and PTs created an exciting obstacle course in the gym with a tunnel, row boat, tent and a campfire to eat some yummy marshmallows!

Sailing the calm waters…
Row, row, row your boat…
Yummy marshmallows!
It’s cozy in here!

Speech teachers created a fun summer camp photo booth!  The students had fun being silly with the props!

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On Water Day, the students played in the sprinkler, went fishing, blew some bubbles, and had fun wetting each other with the water squirters. 

So many toys to choose from!
Ready, Aim, SQUIRT!

Our kids and staff had so much fun!!

PS255 at PS154

Summer Gladness at P 255Q @ PS 154!

Mr. Dave

Our theme for summer school this year was summer camp. As a culminating event, the staff thought simulated camping activities would not only be fun and engaging, but would be a perfect way for the students to experience what they had been learning about throughout July and August.

Campsite: We were going for a traditional campsite experience. The students made S’mores (no flame necessary-we used marshmallow fluff and chocolate spread). Speech teachers created visuals to help the students prepare their snacks. Next, the students sat around a “campfire” to sing songs and tell stories. Finally, we had a campground photo booth for some great photo ops.

Anuj is making his Smore
Tamara is getting excited!
Ethen is following directions
Storytime!
Not too close! It’s hot!

Our hiking course was put together by the OT / PT Department. What summer camp experience is complete without a good hike!

Angelina is loving the trampoline!
“Over the river and thru the woods…”
Gael made it through!
Take a hike!
Ms. Vernice’s class loved the hiking area!

Last, but not least, we created a Water Park at our playground, with the help of our OT / PT Department. What better way to spend a sunny day than splashing around with your friends?

Water Park!

Staff members, students and special guests enjoyed our Summer Camp at P 255Q @ PS 154! We can’t wait for next summer to do it all over again!