Education

First Grade

On June 8, first grade students showed off the books they created during their writing workshop under the tutelage of their teachers Helen Arvanitis, Nancy Cortese, Barbara Guhl and Brenda Perry. The event started with Media Specialist Beth Willoughby sharing “The Day the Crayons Came Home.” After the story, students shared their stories about the aquarium, the rainforest, space, and a safari to Africa with families and staff members. Second Grade

Second grade students held their Young Author’s Celebration on June 14. The students used various different poetry styles they learned from their teachers Shari Krauss, Nicole Mundy, Laura Palmer and Melissa Vanraes to create poetry books. They showcased the books to their families and school staff. Continue Reading →

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The Dunellen Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) held its annual Tricky Tray June 4 in the Faber Elementary School gym. The PTO’s largest fundraising event was attended by over 175 people. Approximately 300 baskets were created by PTO volunteers from donations from local merchants and residents. Prizes ranged from basketballs to a grand prize, an Xbox 1. According to PTO President Pamela Vail: “The money raised helps all students in the school. Continue Reading →

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Students and Staff at Faber School showcased their red noses at its final Faber Friday of the school year. Celebrated on May 20, a week prior to National Red Nose Day, a fundraising effort of Comic Relief, Inc. for alleviation of childhood poverty, the event highlighted Faber’s student and staff achievements. It also was used to remind students and staff to have fun. Faber’s Red Nose Day was organized by the student council and the second grade to raise monies for various charities that assist children. Students and staff purchased their noses, through student council, prior to the event. Continue Reading →

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