The Lost Boys of Sudan: Community Newsletters
Ms. Galvin · 7th Grade · ELA · A Long Walk to Water
After reading A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, 7th graders were asked to do something real with what they learned. Their task: create a professionally designed newsletter to educate the Crown Heights community about the Lost Boys of Sudan.
Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge
Mr. Orio · 8th Grade · Math
Students were challenged to design and build the strongest bridge they could — using only popsicle sticks, string, and glue.
Roots and Reflection: Original Student Folktales
Ms. Bright · 6th Grade · Social Studies
As part of the interdisciplinary expedition Roots and Reflection: Exploring Identity and Humanity, 6th graders studied how Indigenous communities across Mesoamerica and North America have used oral traditions — folktales, songs, and stories — to preserve culture, pass down values, and make sense of the world.