🎬 8th Grade Trip to LOOK Theatre!
Our 8th graders had an exciting and memorable experience today at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, where they watched the film The Outsiders! This trip brought their ELA curriculum to life, giving students the opportunity to make meaningful connections to the novel they’ve been studying.
From seeing the characters on screen to discussing themes of friendship, identity, and belonging, it was a powerful extension of their learning. 🌟
Stay gold, PEARLS! ✨
Our 8th graders had an exciting and memorable experience today at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, where they watched the film The Outsiders! This trip brought their ELA curriculum to life, giving students the opportunity to make meaningful connections to the novel they’ve been studying.
From seeing the characters on screen to discussing themes of friendship, identity, and belonging, it was a powerful extension of their learning. 🌟
Stay gold, PEARLS! ✨
❄️ PEARLS Winter Concert – December 22, 2025! ❄️
We are excited to welcome you to this year’s Winter Concert, a celebration of music, talent, and holiday spirit from our amazing students!
🎶 Concert Times:
• 8:15 a.m. – Grades 5–8
• 9:30 a.m. – Grades PK–4
Families of performing students are invited to attend.. Join us in the auditorium as our students take the stage and share the festive songs they’ve been working hard to prepare!
👔 Dress Attire for Students:
White tops, dark bottoms, and comfortable shoes.
We can’t wait to kick off the season with beautiful music and joyful celebration! ❄️🎤🎄
🎉 PEARLS December Spirit Week is Almost Here! ❄️
💙 Monday: Ugly Sweater Day
💙 Tuesday: Rhyme Without Reason
💙 Wednesday: Winter Colors/Winter Clothing
💙 Thursday: Holiday Movie Character Day
💙 Friday: Pajama Day
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and spread some holiday cheer throughout the building.
GO PEARLS! 💙✨
Let’s have some fun and enjoy the season!
💙 Monday: Ugly Sweater Day
💙 Tuesday: Rhyme Without Reason
💙 Wednesday: Winter Colors/Winter Clothing
💙 Thursday: Holiday Movie Character Day
💙 Friday: Pajama Day
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and spread some holiday cheer throughout the building.
GO PEARLS! 💙✨
Let’s have some fun and enjoy the season!
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders celebrated Thanksgiving in the best way!!
With grade level feasts filled with food, laughter, and community!
Students enjoyed time together, making memories, showing gratitude all in the spirit of the season.
A big thank-you to our incredible students, families, and staff for helping make this celebration so special. 🦃🍂
Our students showed off their school pride with Funny Hat Day, Thanksgiving-themed outfits, and the always-popular Comfy PJ Day. From silly styles to cozy vibes, our halls were full of creativity, laughter, and festive fun all week long! 🎩🦃💛🛌✨
Today, our 7th grade students participated in an inspiring mental health presentation delivered by the JCK Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting mental wellness, resilience, and open conversation among young people.
Thanks to John and Kevin, students heard powerful messages about recognizing “red flags,” supporting peers, and starting meaningful conversations around mental health. The speaker encouraged students to embrace bravery, empathy, and connection—key themes of the JCK Foundation’s mission.
🧠 Key Takeaways for Students Included:
Understanding warning signs and emotional “red flags”
Learning how to start healthy conversations
Knowing where and how to seek support
Hearing real stories of resilience and hope
We are grateful to the JCK Foundation for providing such an impactful, student-centered experience that empowers our learners to take care of themselves and one another. 💙
Thanks to John and Kevin, students heard powerful messages about recognizing “red flags,” supporting peers, and starting meaningful conversations around mental health. The speaker encouraged students to embrace bravery, empathy, and connection—key themes of the JCK Foundation’s mission.
🧠 Key Takeaways for Students Included:
Understanding warning signs and emotional “red flags”
Learning how to start healthy conversations
Knowing where and how to seek support
Hearing real stories of resilience and hope
We are grateful to the JCK Foundation for providing such an impactful, student-centered experience that empowers our learners to take care of themselves and one another. 💙
🌆 Learning About Our Community with a Special Guest! 🌆
This week, our 1st grade students had a special visit from Mr. Jaime Martinez, an Urban Planner for the City of Yonkers and a proud PEARLS parent! As part of our HMH module on Communities and Neighborhoods, Mr. Martinez visited each classroom to share what an Urban Planner does and how their work shapes the places where we live, work, and play.
Students were fascinated to learn about his work on the Ridge Hill project and enjoyed seeing historic maps of Yonkers—some of which were authentic, hand-drawn originals that they were able to touch!
It was an engaging, hands-on learning experience that truly brought maps, history, and our community to life for our young learners. 🗺️✨
This week, our 1st grade students had a special visit from Mr. Jaime Martinez, an Urban Planner for the City of Yonkers and a proud PEARLS parent! As part of our HMH module on Communities and Neighborhoods, Mr. Martinez visited each classroom to share what an Urban Planner does and how their work shapes the places where we live, work, and play.
Students were fascinated to learn about his work on the Ridge Hill project and enjoyed seeing historic maps of Yonkers—some of which were authentic, hand-drawn originals that they were able to touch!
It was an engaging, hands-on learning experience that truly brought maps, history, and our community to life for our young learners. 🗺️✨
Bump, Set, Spike!
Our 8th grade girls brought the energy and teamwork to yesterday's volleyball game. We are proud of their hustle, heart, and sportsmanship on the court! 🏐💙
Updated November Spirit Week Flyer!
🎁 PEARLS Holiday Food Drive 🎁
This holiday season, our Student Council is spreading kindness and giving back! ❤️
From November 10 through December 17, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to support families in Westchester County and the PEARLS community. Boxes will be set up in the lobby.
Every donation makes a difference — together, we can make the holidays brighter for those in need. 🌟
✅ Accepted Donations are included on the flyer.
This holiday season, our Student Council is spreading kindness and giving back! ❤️
From November 10 through December 17, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to support families in Westchester County and the PEARLS community. Boxes will be set up in the lobby.
Every donation makes a difference — together, we can make the holidays brighter for those in need. 🌟
✅ Accepted Donations are included on the flyer.
🧪✨ The Science Guy Visits Kindergarten! ✨🧪
Our Kindergarten students had an amazing time exploring hands-on experiments with The Science Guy! Through age-appropriate investigations, students observed, predicted, and discovered the magic of science in action.
From bubbling reactions to surprising discoveries, curiosity filled the room as our youngest learners became little scientists for the day! 🔬💡🌈
Our Kindergarten students had an amazing time exploring hands-on experiments with The Science Guy! Through age-appropriate investigations, students observed, predicted, and discovered the magic of science in action.
From bubbling reactions to surprising discoveries, curiosity filled the room as our youngest learners became little scientists for the day! 🔬💡🌈
💚Kindness Day at PEARLS💚
Today our entire school came together for a special Kindness Day assembly, celebrating the power of compassion, respect, and community. Kindergarten through 8th grade students proudly wore green to show that kindness grows when we all work together! ✅
Our 1st grade engineers are hard at work! 💡
Thanks to Snapology’s hands-on STEAM enrichment program, our students are building, creating, collaborating, and learning through play. From LEGO® bricks and K’Nex to robotics and coding, they’re diving into science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a fun and interactive way.
Thanks to Snapology’s hands-on STEAM enrichment program, our students are building, creating, collaborating, and learning through play. From LEGO® bricks and K’Nex to robotics and coding, they’re diving into science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a fun and interactive way.
Ms. Karl‘s fashionistas are back! Ready to kick off the enrichment year with fun, new, creative, and out of this world creations! We’re starting the enrichment off with a guest speaker series Mrs. Jervis from Sew Fun 4 Kids!
https://www.sewfun4kids.com/ @SewFun4Kids
She has been in the fashion industry for over 20 years, business owner, and is ready to share her expertise with the PEARLS fashion students!
https://www.sewfun4kids.com/ @SewFun4Kids
She has been in the fashion industry for over 20 years, business owner, and is ready to share her expertise with the PEARLS fashion students!
🎃👻 Halloween Parade Fun at PEARLS! 👻🎃
Our K–3 students brought the Halloween spirit to life as they marched proudly in our annual Halloween Parade, showing off their creative and colorful costumes! 🧙♀️🦸♂️🧛♀️
A big shout-out to our older students and parents for cheering them on and spreading school spirit all along the parade route. 🧡🖤
It was a day full of smiles, laughter, and PEARLS pride! 🍬✨
🌳 A Sensory Journey Through History! 🌳
Our students embarked on a sensory tour of Yonkers’ oldest park — exploring its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant natural environment. 🌿✨
From learning about historic landmarks to identifying the many species of plants and trees that thrive on the property, students experienced hands-on learning that connected nature, history, and science in one unforgettable trip! 🍂🏛️
Our students embarked on a sensory tour of Yonkers’ oldest park — exploring its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant natural environment. 🌿✨
From learning about historic landmarks to identifying the many species of plants and trees that thrive on the property, students experienced hands-on learning that connected nature, history, and science in one unforgettable trip! 🍂🏛️
🎃✨ Pumpkin Patch Magic at PEARLS! ✨🎃 Our Kindergarten and First Grade students showed off their creativity with festive fall pumpkin projects! 🧡 Kindergarteners created their own unique pumpkins. 📚 First graders participated in a Pumpkin Book Project, decorating pumpkins.
The District is aware of an issue affecting phone service at several schools, resulting in intermittent service. We are actively working with our IT department to restore service as soon as possible.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the patience of our staff, families, and YPS community as we resolve this matter.
🚒✨ A Special Visit from Yonkers Fire Department 🧑🚒🔥
Today, our younger students had an exciting outdoor surprise! A big thank you to the Yonkers Fire Department for stopping by with their fire truck, bringing smiles, curiosity, and a little extra sparkle to our school day.
🎃 Halloween Parade at PEARLS – October 31 🕸️
We’re excited to celebrate with our annual Halloween Parade!
👻Check out the flyer for information!
We look forward to a safe and festive celebration with our students, staff, and families! 🧡🕷️
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