Preparing and inspiring students to apply learning in a changing, complex, and interdependent world.

Students in 5th grade were introduced to constellations, stars in the sky and used their background knowledge from the 5th grade science unit to have great discussions on why we have day and night (the rotation of the earth on its axis) as well as why we see certain constellations throughout the year during different seasons (earths revolution around the sun). Students got to feel a meteorite and look through the lens of Mr. John's telescope in the planetarium. Such a great experience!

In Video Game Design class, students work together to generate an idea for a game and take it all the way to a final, playable product.

Students in Social Studies performed a WebQuest on Mesopotamia and the Indus River Valley. Students collaborate in teams to create advertisement posters based on those ancient civilizations.

In Science, students measure force using a spring scale attached to various objects while recording, comparing and contrasting data.

Here is the link to this weeks Nanuet News to be live active and live on Friday, November 27. The Nanuet News is created, recorded and edited by Mr. Garrison's Video Production students.

Congratulations to the students and staff who made the Finding Nemo play a splashing success! Mr. Kronberg and his cast and crew of students and staff recreated a better than Broadway magical Finding Nemo play in front of a sold out audience. A huge shoutout and well done to everyone who put hours of work into this amazing play!

Mr. Polizzi, Nanuet's Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation is a future thinker and always looking to enhance our schools with the most cutting edge equipment and technology.

Giacomo, an 8th grade student, stands in front of A. MacArthur Barr's newest addition, a hydroponic garden. Students germinated seeds and planted them into the device where water, filled with nutrients, runs continuously over the roots removing the need for soil. Students are tasked with monitoring water pH, balancing water hardness, maintaining appropriate nutrient levels, assessing health of plants, and ensuring all systems are running in unison.

Mrs. Muchanic and Mrs. Connolly participate in the championship Ga-Ga ball game during A. MacArthur Barr's recess tournament. Mrs. Muchanic's homeroom class took home the trophy this time. Congratulations!

8th grade students get some fresh air and exercise while they play football during a recess tournament.

Organized by the 7th grade team, 15 students visited Miller Elementary School to read Thanksgiving/Gratitude themed Children's Books to Kindergarten classes. After the readings, the kindergarteners participated in crafts while engaging in thoughtful conversations.

In the words of Dr. Mehu (Assistant Principal - Miller Elementary):

"It was a pleasure hosting the 7th graders! Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success. The excitement and energy from the 7th graders and kindergarteners created a joyful experience for everyone involved!"

The PTA hosts the ever popular annual book fair. If you are interested in joining the PTA, please click the link below.

8th grade students who recently attended a babysitting course at A. MacArthur Barr Middle School put their skills to the test. Parents were encouraged to drop their younger children off as they met with their child's respective teachers during parent teacher conference night. Prior to the night, students prepared by organizing a number of activities for the children to perform during the allotted 2 hours.

Organized by the World Language department, 76 students went on a field trip to La Hacienda de Don Manuel. Students used their speaking skills learned in Spanish class to order, communicate and enjoy the culture of an authentic Mexican restaurant.

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