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Small Tall Ball Celebrates Family, Fun, and Inclusion
Kindergarten and Grade 1 students kicked off the evening with a heartfelt song, then shared a pizza dinner with special guests—including parents, aunts, grandparents, and even neighbors.
Then came the highlight—hitting the dance floor with big smiles and even bigger moves!
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All month long, Saugerties is celebrating the incredible creativity of our students and the inspiring teachers who make it all possible!
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Riccardi Elementary School marked the month with a fun assembly that focused on caring for those pearly whites. A local orthodontist shared how many baby teeth and adult teeth we have, talked about foods that help teeth stay strong and foods that can cause cavities, and reviewed the right way to brush and floss.
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Grade 3 students in Stephanie Pettit’s class at Riccardi Elementary School are learning about the leaders who help run New York State.
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Grade 3 students in Rebecca Mulford’s class at Riccardi Elementary School explored symmetry in a cool, winter-themed way.
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Grade 3 co-teachers at Riccardi Elementary School, Stephanie Pettit and Maggie Myers, are preparing to launch their new Makerspace next week.