On Friday, May 1, our 4th Grade G&T students from all four Glen Rock elementary schools headed to Bergen County’s Makerspace Day! Hosted by Waldwick Public Schools and organized by the Bergen County Consortium of Teachers of Gifted, this day was all about creativity and critical thinking. Our students teamed up with peers from across the county to tackle a major challenge: using the Engineering Design Process to build flood-resistant house prototypes.
We are beyond proud of how our students:
🤝 Collaborated with new friends.
💡 Innovated unique solutions.
💪 Persevered through every design hurdle.
Way to represent Glen Rock! 🪨🐾❤️
After seeing Dr. Lempp in person earlier this year, these three educators brought her vision to life for Central staff. Math workshop features number sense routines, small group math instruction tailored to student needs, and rich, engaging math stations that build collaboration, fluency, and reasoning.
Our teachers didn’t just hear about it; they got to experience it! The session featured hands-on opportunities for staff to experience math through a student’s eyes, an estimation station with prizes, and a delicious pot-luck salad bar.
Huge thanks to our coaches and teacher-leaders for making job-embedded learning so collaborative and fun!
Congratulations to Central Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, special education teacher Mrs. Crissy Feifer! Mrs. Feifer has dedicated 14 years to the district, including the past five years at Central School. During her time there, she has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her students and their success. Colleagues describe Mrs. Feifer as someone who truly goes above and beyond for every child she works with. She is known not only for her expertise and dedication, but also for her compassion, positivity, and strong work ethic. Her ability to connect with students and support their individual needs leaves a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to her work with students, Mrs. Feifer is a valued and supportive colleague who contributes to a positive school culture. She is always willing to collaborate and lend a helping hand. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor!
