October Science

As we usher in the fabulous Fall season, our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade scientists will be working on a variety of Autumn activities which will include nature walks to investigate seasonal changes.  Pre-K scientists are working on an introduction to animals.  Grade 3 chemists are busy concocting secret formulas.  Grade 4 scientists are continuing to work on animal studies and are presently working on an animal family project.  Since October is National Fire Prevention month, Grade 5 is learning about fire safety and prevention and working on a fire safety project.  

Please speak to all of your children about the importance of fire safety and what to do in case there's a fire and practice an escape plan with them.    

In the upcoming weeks, our P.S. 172 conservationists will be helping to save endangered animals by collecting coins to help preserve the magnificent blue whale.  Enjoy the beautiful colors of Fall and have a "spooktacular" Halloween!

Cool Fall Events

Queens County Farm Museum   Children's Fall Festival - Sunday, October 25

Bronx Zoo   Boo at the Zoo

Healthy Halloween Alternatives

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