In Mrs. Onorato's Pre-K class, students learned about birds in an immersive, week-long unit. As a culminating activity, they examined real bird nests and eggs! Click the article's title for more phorographs!

The nation's "Read Across America" Day is celebrated annually on the March 2nd birthday of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, or Theodor Seuss Geisel. Pre-K students in Mrs. Onorato's class created portraits of the beloved book character, Cat in the Hat! Complete with his iconic red-and-white striped hat and bow-tie, the paper collages also featured hand-drawn faces that showcased happy emotions! Students in Mrs. Casazza's and Mrs. Intranuovo's Pre-K class also celebrated the 1904 birthday of Dr. Seuss. They created tall, striped hats to dress up like the Cat in the Hat! Click on the article's title to view a photo of the students wearing their paper headbands!

To promote Dental Health Month this February, students from Nursery to Grade 2 gathered for a special presentation by Miss Lynn, who visited HNOM from New Wave Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Students learned about trips to the dentist, brushing techniques, and how to keep their teeth clean!

With mini beach balls and hula hoops, PlayHooray hosted a "Movement & Music" class for students in Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. The 30-minute session focused on kinesthetic play that encourages socialization and develops fine and gross motor skills. Our early childhood students had a lot of fun moving to the music! Thanks for the special treat on Student Appreciation Day during Catholic Schools Week, PlayHooray!

Pre-K students dressed up as angels, Mary, Joseph, the three Magi, and shepherds to perform the story of Jesus' birth in a Nativity pageant entitled, "Thank You, God, for Christmas." The homemade nativity scene featured costumes, a starry backdrop, and cardboard and plush farm animals.

In Mrs. Onorato's Pre-K class, students went on a scavenger hunt around the school building to find gingerbread men and deliver little treats to HNOM's staff, like Mrs. Bagwandeen in the office, Mrs. Mikowski in the library, and Mrs. Baxter in the health office! The kinesthetic activity was based on Jan Brett's picture book, "The Gingerbread Baby." Students also snacked on the ginger treats! Thanks for "baking" spirits bright and spreading some holiday cheer, Pre-K!

In Mrs. Onorato's Pre-K class, students learned about fire safety before a visit from a real fire truck, which parked in the HNOM schoolyard! The firefighters extended the truck's ladder and showed students all the equipment stored in the truck!