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    Celebrating 100 Days of Positivity

    To mark the 100th day of school, Nurse Joy VanVlack encouraged students to spread kindness and self-love through her special 100 Day Project. Click to learn more.

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    Buzzing with Learning: Students Explore Screen-Free Coding with BeeBots

    Kindergarten through Grade 2 students are learning screen-free coding by programming BeeBots. Integrated technology teacher Angelo Urrico introduces primary students to coding concepts using these bee-shaped robots, helping them develop computational thinking in a fun and engaging way. Click to learn more. 

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    Middle School's 'School of Rock' Rocks Duzine Elementary with an Electrifying Performance

    The Middle School’s "School of Rock" ensemble electrified Duzine Elementary yesterday, inspiring our youngest learners with their high-energy performance!  Under the expert direction of music teacher William Halpern and band director Sonja Nosovsky, these talented Middle School musicians showcased their dedication and passion for music.  The Duzine students couldn’t get enough—clapping, dancing, and soaking in the excitement!

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    Duzine Students Create Thoughtful Holiday Gift Bags

    Amanda Fritche and Lauren Cope's Grade 2 class embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season by creating thoughtful gift bags for Family of New Paltz. Click to learn more!

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    Open House

    The enthusiasm at Duzine Elementary School's Open House was truly inspiring! Families had the chance to dive into their child’s world of learning, connect with passionate teachers and administrators, and discover more about the exciting adventures awaiting their children this school year. Thank you for being an essential part of our school family. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

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    Grade 2 Students Are Getting Green Thumbs

    Grade 2 students are blossoming into little gardeners! They absolutely love spending time in the garden, learning about plants, and watching their efforts bloom.

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    Last Day of School Projects

    Ginger King and Lisa Prince's Grade 1 class had a creative celebration on the last day of school! 🫧 The students used shaving cream to clean their tables, making the end of the school year fun, exciting, and spotless. Great job, Duziners!

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    Pre-K Puppet Show

    Duzine Elementary School was filled with joy and laughter during an adorable puppet show, starring our wonderful Pre-K students! 🎭❤️ A special shoutout to Riley Burdick, Piper Casey, Aidan Ifkovits, and Daphne Paul-LaRonca from the High School’s Participation in Government, Literature, and Economics for Today’s Students class (known as PIGLETS). Since May, they’ve been working with our Pre-K students, and the results were simply magical. Thank you, PIGLETS, for your dedication and creativity! Our little ones had an unforgettable experience.

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    Students Research Local Wildlife and Create Clay Animals

    Duzine Elementary students researched local birds and mammals that inspired clay models in art class. Click to learn more!

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    Mr. Tiger Goes Wild Day

    Duzine students dove into the adventurous world of Mr. Tiger by reading "Mr. Tiger Goes Wild" by Peter Brown. Click to learn more!

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    Love Monster Collaboration

    Melissa Manning’s kindergarten class at Duzine Elementary recently collaborated with Alicia Tuttle's child development class from the High School. Click to read all about it!

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    The Vanaver Caravan Returns

    The Vanaver Caravan made a triumphant return to Duzine. Laura Biffar's Kindergarten class had an absolute blast singing and drumming alongside the incredibly talented Vanaver percussionist, Amadou Diallo, last week. What a treat to hear their enthusiasm resonating through the halls!

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    Cross-Grade Connections

    Rachel Fisher and Amy Gogerty’s Grade 5 class at Lenape Elementary have become pen pals with Nicole Schofield's Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 classes at Duzine. Click to read all about it!

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    Birds of Prey Demonstrations

    Grade 1 classes enjoyed some incredible Birds of Prey demonstrations last week! Students were captivated as they learned about these majestic creatures, up close and personal. Huge thanks to New York State Wildlife Rehabilitator Annie Mardiney for organizing such an enriching experience for our students.

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    Students Visit Corey's Maple Sugar Shack

    A sweet adventure unfolded as Tina Bodo's Grade 1 class from Duzine Elementary visited Corey's Maple Sugar Shack recently. Students spent a beautiful day in nature learning the art of making maple syrup firsthand. It was an educational journey filled with delicious discoveries! A big thank you to Corey's Maple Sugar Shack for this enriching experience.

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    Wellness Week

    Last week, students engaged in a variety of thoughtful activities in celebration of Wellness Week. From mindfulness to crafts, class readings and sign language lessons, it was inspiring to see our students, teachers, administrators, and staff come together to prioritize holistic well-being. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this a wonderful learning opportunity for our students!

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    Kindergarten Students Track Wildlife at Mill Brook Preserve

    Melissa Manning’s Kindergarten students from Duzine Elementary tracked winter wildlife at Mill Brook Preserve recently! These student adventurers honed their observation skills, measuring animal tracks with keen eyes and popsicle sticks. Thank you to Julie Seyfert, Director of Education at Mill Brook Preserve, for providing this exciting hands-on learning experience for our students!

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    Library hour

    Library hour at Duzine Elementary is a magical time! Our students are diving into the world of books, exploring new adventures and expanding their imaginations. Keep reading, little ones!

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    A Beautiful Day at Duzine Elementary

    Nothing brings a smile to your face like little rays of sunshine arriving at Duzine Elementary!  The hallways buzz with excitement as these adorable kiddos bring their joy, smiles, and enthusiasm, ready for another fantastic school day!

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    Impressive Student Artwork

    Elayne Zinn and Patsy Kosinetz's Kindergarten class has transformed their hallway at Duzine Elementary School with beautiful artwork inspired by the courage and powerful words of Maya Angelou and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These little artists are spreading peace, love, kindness, and an important message of unity.

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