They added their voices to our hallway heart wall, writing what makes our school special, from friendships and teachers to fun learning experiences.
To top it off, they became the teachers, visiting Mrs. Maldonado’s class to demonstrate how to program and operate the Dash bots.
We love seeing our young learners build confidence while sharing their knowledge with others! 💡👏
Take a walk down our hallways and you’ll see some incredible learning in action! Our first graders recently completed an Arctic Animal Research project, where they read, researched, and wrote about animals that live in cold climates.
Students created amazing dioramas showcasing habitats for polar bears, penguins, Arctic foxes, whales, and more — complete with snow, ice, and detailed animal features!
Alongside their projects, students shared written research explaining where their animal lives, what it eats, and how it survives in the Arctic.
We are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and growing research skills!! 🧊✨
Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Lincoln High School, 275 Kneeland Avenue, for an informative Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) meeting.
All elementary science teachers, secondary science teachers, administrators, and #YonkersPublicSchools parents are most welcome!
Learn about the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests, Regents exams, new lab investigations, New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), and much more.
Parents will also get tips on supporting their students in science and preparing for state tests. New York State Education Department (NYSED) representatives will present, and light snacks will be provided.
This week, we celebrate, Ms. Judith Rojas-Contreras, for all she does to support our students and families. From crisis support and small group counseling to collaboration and student advocacy, her work helps ensure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. We are grateful for her dedication to our PEARLS Hawthorne community!
❄️⛄ Under the guidance of Mrs. McCann, students created these one-of-a-kind snowmen using clay, a kiln, and paint. Each piece reflects imagination and artistic skill!
📅 February 9 – February 13
Let’s have some fun, show our school spirit, and spread kindness all week long! 💫
Check out our daily themes below and join in the fun—GO PEARLS!!! 🐯💎
🛌 Monday – Pajama Day
💬 Tuesday – Say Something Sweet
👯 Wednesday – Be My Match Day
🤝 Thursday – Be a Buddy
💖 Friday – Valentine’s Day
Let’s make it a fun, positive, and spirited week for everyone! 🎊✨
Our 7th and 8th grade students met with Mrs. Rojas this month for an SEL New Year Reset. During the session, students reflected on resolutions, discussed areas they would like to reset, and identified habits they hope to reduce as they move forward into the new year.
🌍 Exploring Our World Inside the Earth Dome! 🌍
Our 5th and 6th graders had an unforgettable hands-on learning experience with the Earth Dome, a giant inflatable model of our planet that visited our school! Students stepped inside the dome to explore continents, oceans, landforms, latitude and longitude, and time zones, all while seeing Earth as a true 3-D globe.
This immersive experience brought geography to life and helped students deepen their understanding of how our planet works and how everything on Earth is connected.
Thank you to the Earth Dome team for an incredible educational visit, the PTA for helping support, and Mr. Gallagher for organizing! 🌎✨
Students dressed up as their favorite characters from a book and brought their love of reading to life.
Congratulations to 6th grader Zakaria Sultan for being selected as a winner of the MBK Poem Contest!
Zakaria was invited to showcase his winning poem at Yonkers Arts, where it is currently on display. We are so proud of his talent, creativity, and hard work!
Way to represent PEARLS! 👏✨
📚✨ A Strong Start to Tina’s Read-A-Thon! ✨📚
We’re off to an amazing start with our 11th Annual Tina’s Read-A-Thon, and the excitement around reading is already filling our classrooms! Students across Pre-K through 8th grade are logging their reading, participating in spirit days, and showing their love for books.
Thanks to our incredible students and families, we’re on track to surpass last year’s total of over $16,000 raised—an incredible accomplishment that directly supports our PEARLS community.
The Read-A-Thon runs through January 30, with all forms and donations due by February 5.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us foster a love of reading at PEARLS. 📖💙
Happy Reading!
🎅✨ A Very Special Santa Visit! ✨🎅
Yesterday was filled with smiles, excitement, and holiday magic as our students in our special education classrooms enjoyed a festive celebration and received a very special visit from Santa! 🎄❤️
Santa was able to spread cheer, and create joyful moments that brought big smiles to faces all around.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this heartwarming visit possible. Moments like these remind us that the joy of the season is truly about connection, kindness, and community. ✨🎁
Our 7th graders spent the day exploring the New York Botanical Garden, where they viewed breathtaking, scaled models of New York City landmarks and trains—an incredible blend of STEAM.
To wrap up the experience, students applied what they observed about modeling and design by creating their own ornaments using repurposed plant materials. A perfect hands-on way to connect Earth Science, sustainability, and creativity.
Our students & teachers showed up in style for Ugly Sweater Day, rocking everything from adorably festive to wonderfully ugly holiday sweaters! The halls were filled with color, cheer, and lots of smiles as students proudly showed off their holiday spirit.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day cozy, cheerful, and full of school spirit!
Our 6th grade students were treated to an exciting and inspiring visit from “The Dribbler,” the world’s best ball handler! Students were amazed as they watched incredible ball-handling skills, learned new tricks, and heard powerful messages about perseverance, focus, and believing in yourself.
It was an unforgettable experience that motivated our students to work hard, stay confident, and never give up! 💪🌟
While the entire school participated, today we’re spotlighting some of our 5th grade students, who showed off their creativity with silly, unexpected, and funny pairings.
From clever rhymes to totally unexpected combos, students embraced the fun, school spirit, and joy that make PEARLS such a special place. See if you can guess a few! 💙🎉
Our 7th and 8th grade students have been spreading holiday cheer by decorating classroom doors and hallways with creativity, teamwork, and lots of festive spirit! From colorful designs to thoughtful details, students worked together to transform our school into a joyful and welcoming space for all.
We’re so proud of their collaboration, school pride, and positive energy! Thank you to our students and staff for helping make PEARLS shine this season! 🎨❄️
