💜They understood the assignment 💜💛 Across KLSD, PTOs went ALL OUT for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, from breakfast spreads and catered lunches to themed days and many thoughtful surprises. Celebrating our teachers and staff who show up every day for our students. Thank you for all that you do.

Conversations that matter 💬 Kathi and Chris Sullivan of Sullivan’s Message spoke with students and families about mental health, addiction, underage drinking, peer pressure, and the importance of looking out for one another. Chris shared what life looked like behind his NFL football career and success, and how addiction slowly took over before he was able to begin rebuilding his life in recovery.
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🎙️Tiny Tasters podcast🎙️Second graders turned into food critics 🍽️✨They reviewed their favorite local spots, published a digital guide called "Tasty Places to Eat" on Book Creator, and took it one step further, recording podcasts in GarageBand to interview each other about their picks. Future critics in the making!

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Designing for the future 🏡 JJHS environmental physics students took passive house design from concept to full build, mapping out blueprints, airflow, insulation, and energy systems with real-world purpose. Designs also incorporated accessibility features like ramps, wide doorways, and no-step layouts. High school students presented their projects to 4th graders at Increase Miller and Katonah Elementary, helping connect younger students to sustainability topics through peer-led learning.
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A full day dedicated to well-being at JJMS 🌱 Students rotated through a wide range of wellness workshops, from yoga, barre, and outdoor activities to art, music, mindfulness, and hands-on experiences like cooking, sign language, vision board creation, and sing-along. Throughout the day, students explored new interests while learning strategies to support their well-being in and out of the classroom.

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TOP 18 IN THE WORLD 🤖🌎 JJHS MOB Robotics team competed in the World Championships this weekend in Houston against top teams from across the globe. After a full round-robin tournament, they ranked 12th in their division, higher than any other team from New York State. They formed an alliance with two other teams and went on to win their division, becoming one of just six division champions. They made history in the final round as one of the top 18 robotics teams in the world.

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Exciting sustainability achievement 🌎 We are thrilled to announce that KLSD has received the New York State Green Ribbon Schools award! From solar power to cleaner transportation to a geothermal energy system, our efforts are making a big impact. Students are leading the way by advocating for climate policy, getting their hands dirty in the garden, and working with local conservation organizations.

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Bluebirds are getting a helping hand this spring 🐦💙AP Environmental Science students are helping bluebirds thrive by clearing out old nests, monitoring activity, and supporting local populations impacted by habitat loss and competition. Real-world science in action (with a front-row seat to new life!).
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Climate change and its real-world impact 🌎
MPES 5th graders participated in a climate change workshop with the PNW Boces Center for Environmental Education, learning how rising temperatures and sea levels are impacting both communities and wildlife, from increased flooding to changes in natural habitats. They also met Buffy the box turtle and saw how warmer winters have directly affected her.

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From sketch to story at KES 📖
Author and illustrator Eric Velásquez shared his books "Octopus Stew" and "The Polar Bear and the Ballerina". Giving students a look at how his ideas take shape on the page and what it means to work as both a writer and illustrator, demonstrating how he illustrates by creating a portrait of a student from the audience.

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Turning stories into games 📖
As part of their English Language Arts curriculum, JJMS Team Curiosity 6th graders selected sci-fi novels and designed original games inspired by their books. Using recycled and repurposed materials ♻️, students followed the design process from brainstorming to testing out their games.

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Another Successful Sustainability Showcase 🌱🌎

On Tuesday evening, the district celebrated its sustainability progress and goals with student projects, examples of energy savings across the district, and even a tour on board one of the district’s electric buses.

Elementary school Green Teams showed off their efforts and older students shared research projects. These initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction, protecting wildlife and habitats, and the impact of everyday choices on the environment, along with ecosystem models and builds created from reused materials. Our community partners joined the conversation with displays and a Q&A panel, highlighting conservation efforts, wildlife education, and sustainable practices.

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Connecting classroom learning to real-world paths 📈
11th and 12th grade marketing students at John Jay High School welcomed guest speaker Dan Pearson, founder of Lakeside Entertainment Group, who shared insight into branding, decision-making, and bringing ideas to life 🎤
Continuing that work into their sports and entertainment marketing unit, students developed projects promoting a concert tour, sharing their work and feedback.

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🎭KES 4th grade students brought their production of Schoolhouse Rock Jr. to the stage 🎶
Great job to the cast on an incredible performance. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this show together, and to the PTO for making the new sound system possible.

The JJMS Animal Care Club welcomed the Wolf Conservation Center for a visit, learning more about wolves, conservation efforts, and hearing firsthand what it’s like to work in the field. Students explored the work being done to protect these animals, and gain insight into careers in conservation.

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KLSD 2026 Sustainability Showcase

John Jay High School

April 21, 2026 5:15 - 7PM

What happens when stories turn into action?
After reading "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' and 'Energy Island," IMES 4th graders designed windmills from recycled materials and tested their output by connecting them to voltmeters to measure energy in millivolts.
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