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    Social Emotional Learning Committee

    Big shoutout to Duzine Elementary’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee for fostering emotional growth in our elementary schools! SEL programs promote the development of essential skills related to self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making for our students which lay the foundation for positive social interactions, emotional health, and academic achievement. THANK YOU to our amazing SEL Committee members for your dedication!

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    Librarian Joann Martin Shares Her Favorite Book

    “The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld is a heartwarming story about a young child named Taylor who experiences a challenging and emotional event. Click to find out why this is Joann Martin's favorite!

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    Reading is a Fun Adventure

    Kerri McIntyre turns learning to read into a fun adventure for her Kindergarten class.

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    Fitness Fun

    Duzine Elementary School’s incredible physical education coaches, Roger Norcross and Pat Barberio, are on a mission to make fitness FUN for our students!  Lace up those sneakers, because our students are not just running, jumping, and playing—they're learning valuable lessons on how to keep their bodies moving, fueled, and healthy!

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    Buddy Reading!

    Ever heard of “buddy-reading?” These Grade 2 students from Kathryn Gulitti and Lauren Cope’s class at Duzine Elementary are big fans.

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    Duzine Open House

    The energy and excitement at Duzine Elementary School’s Open House was contagious! Family members had the opportunity to explore their child’s learning environment, meet their dedicated teachers and administrators, and learn more about the exciting educational journey their children are embarking on this school year.  

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  •  Renee Reynolds, School Social Worker

    Sensory Bins Promote Social Emotional Learning

    Each classroom at Duzine Elementary is now stocked with a Sensory Bin filled with items to help students explore multiple senses, including sight, sound, and touch. Sensory bins can help students calm, reset, and practice breathing through tactile sensation.

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  •  Kindergarten students on Duzine Elementary Playground

    Meet and Greet for Incoming Kindergarten Students and Families

    Incoming Kindergarten students and their families gathered for a fun Meet and Greet event on the Duzine Elementary School playground

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    Big Smiles As Families Arrive for Pre-K

    Principal Ross Hogan and Superintendent Steve Gratto welcomed the District’s littlest learners with fun activities including classroom visits, story time in the library, and practice riding on a school bus.

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    Incoming Third Graders Tour Lenape Elementary

    Recently Grade 2 students from Duzine Elementary School visited Lenape Elementary School to learn more about what to expect for their next school year in the new school building. Click to read more!

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    Duzine Students Honor Koinobori, or Children's Day

    What are all these fish hanging on the wall? Click to find out!

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    Duzine Art and Music Celebration a Huge Hit!

    Why is everyone so excited about the Duzine Elementary Art and Music Celebration? Find out!

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    Duzine's Future Ornithologists

    Click to see who has been visiting kindergarten students!

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    Duzine Book Fair is ON

    Want to do some economical, educational shopping with your child right here in New Paltz? Click to see what!

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    Duzine ENL Students Share Their National Pride!

    Grade 1 and 2 Duzine Elementary students in Lynn Bartlett’s English as a New Language (ENL) class shared their homeland pride recently by creating informational colorful posters about their native countries. Click to see more!

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    Biffar's Students Get Down!

    Why are these students dancing? Click to find out!

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    Duzine STREAM's Trout Now Reside in a New Stream

    Duzine Elementary School’s Kathryn Gulitti and Lauren Cope's Grade 2 students joined Melissa Manning's kindergarten students to bid farewell to the trout hatched and raised in the school’s new STREAM education room. Click to read more!

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    Duzine is for the birds!

    Duzine Elementary School’s Grade 1 classes welcomed bird rehabilitator Annie Mardiney of Wild Mountain Birds to the STREAM room to learn more about the raptors she cares for. Click to see more!

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    Reception for the Class of 2036

    Duzine Elementary School recently hosted two receptions for incoming kindergarten students and their families. Click to read more!

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    Duzine Wellness Day Focuses on Growth Mindset

    Duzine Elementary School kicked off its first dedicated Wellness Day today in the gymnasium for a school wide Town Hall. Click to read all about it!

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